Chief of Staff - Bay Area

About the role

This role is a prototype for every future hire at Human Agency, designed for a dynamic C-suite leader who wants to ride shotgun alongside an executive to accelerate their path to the top. You will own the messy, ambiguous problems that keep leaders up at night, acting as a human garbage disposal for high-stakes challenges across the business. You will operate with zero ego, no rigid job description, and the freedom to take out the trash, sweep the floors, and then run the board meeting without question. This is a floor-to-ceiling position where nothing is beneath you, and there is no ceiling above you, requiring you to move seamlessly between strategic board prep and ground-level execution. Success requires an AI-first mindset, a builder mentality with proof of shipped work, and the ability to thrive entirely on self-management without hand-holding or constant check-ins.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Lead AI transformation projects with clients while deploying AI tools daily to amplify your output as if you are doing the work of five people.
• Manage CEOs at client organizations and drive sales initiatives at Human Agency with equal ownership and proactive value creation.
• Manage investment funds and lead fundraising efforts for funds or clients, handling complex financial structures and stakeholder expectations.
• Serve as CEO of a venture studio company and manage client project delivery, ensuring both beautiful and functional outcomes that are practical and designed for real-world impact.
• Drive value through data and analytics for clients and lead go-to-market initiatives that align with their mission and strategic goals.
• Partner closely with recruiting to help grow the team and identify opportunities, inefficiencies, and threats before anyone asks you to act.
• Own and solve ambiguous, high-stakes problems that do not fit neatly into any department while moving between strategic work and urgent execution without blinking.
• Maintain an AI-first mindset where you attach proof of something you have built with AI to your application or cover letter as a builder.
• Support occasional travel requirements, committing to company offsites, key events, and leadership meetings as needed.
• Operate with the independence of managing yourself entirely, demonstrating accountability, curiosity, and a builder-first mindset at all times.

Requirements

• A fundamentally good human with table stakes character and a mission-driven commitment to Human Agency's values and vision.
• No ego and no job description, ready to do whatever the job requires regardless of title or hierarchy.
• A self-managing problem solver who is the last thing a CEO or Founder wants to manage, capable of thriving without oversight.
• An AI-first mindset that uses AI as a force multiplier across every task and responsibility in the role.
• A builder mentality with documented proof of something you have built with AI to present with your application.
• Generalist with range, dangerous across many disciplines without needing to be an expert in any single one.
• 5-7+ years in high-performing environments such as management consulting, venture capital, private equity, business development, or startup leadership positions.
• Demonstrated success in taking ambiguous, complex initiatives and driving them to completion, making hard things happen with ownership and execution.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable briefs for diverse audiences.
• Bonus experience in high-growth startups, venture studios, or AI/tech companies that understand rapid scaling and innovation.
• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, with top-tier programs and/or an advanced degree in a relevant field being a significant advantage.
• Commitment to ethical practices and responsible business operations in all decision-making and client engagements.
• Willingness to accept occasional travel, estimated at 10-25%, for company offsites, key events, and leadership meetings.
• Location preference for candidates in major tech hubs with strong preference for overlap with EST business hours to ensure seamless collaboration.

Practical notes

• Hours: Full-Time
• Travel: Occasional (10-25%) for company offsites, key events, and leadership meetings
• Visa: US or Canada

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