Chief of Staff - Atlanta

About the role

This role is a foundational leadership position within Human Agency, designed for a generalist operator who thrives on ownership and ambiguity. You will act as the critical partner to an executive, absorbing a wide portfolio of responsibilities so they can focus on high-level strategy. You will be accountable for driving complex projects from initial concept to finished deliverable, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks. The role requires a proactive mindset where you identify problems before they escalate and deploy solutions independently. You will serve as a versatile problem-solver, handling everything from high-stakes client deliverables to internal operational execution. Success in this position means you actively build systems and processes that improve how the team works. You will be expected to wear many hats and take on whatever challenge is necessary to move the business forward. Ultimately, this is a role for someone who measures their impact by the tangible results they create for the organization.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Lead AI transformation initiatives for client engagements, applying practical tools to solve business problems.
• Spearhead fundraising campaigns and investor outreach for funds or client organizations, managing relationships from pitch to close.
• Oversee the management and deployment of investment funds, ensuring alignment with strategic financial goals.
• Provide high-level advisory and operational support to CEOs at client organizations, acting as a trusted extension of their leadership team.
• Drive sales initiatives and business development efforts directly for Human Agency to expand our market presence.
• Partner with the recruiting team to build and scale our talent pipeline, taking ownership of sourcing and hiring top-tier candidates.
• Serve as CEO or key leader for a venture studio company, guiding its strategy, operations, and growth trajectory.
• Manage end-to-end client project delivery, coordinating cross-functional work to meet deadlines and quality standards.
• Leverage data analytics and business intelligence tools to extract insights that drive strategic decisions and client value.
• Lead go-to-market strategy and execution for clients, defining positioning, messaging, and channel strategy.
• Own and solve ambiguous, high-stakes problems that cut across multiple departments and have no existing playbook.
• Manage yourself entirely with a high degree of autonomy, requiring no direct supervision or constant check-ins.
• Seamlessly transition between strategic work like board preparation and investor materials and ground-level execution such as scheduling and research.
• Utilize AI tools daily to amplify personal productivity and output, effectively doing the work of multiple team members.
• Proactively identify opportunities, inefficiencies, and threats within client and company contexts before being prompted.

Requirements

• A fundamentally good human, which is the absolute baseline expectation for any candidate.
• A mission-driven operator who demonstrates deep commitment to Human Agency's values and long-term vision.
• A personality with no ego and no rigid job description, willing to do whatever the role requires at any moment.
• A self-managing problem solver who can operate independently without needing to be managed or coached.
• An AI-first mindset, using artificial intelligence as a force multiplier across every responsibility and task.
• A builder mentality, evidenced by a track record of shipping real projects or products using AI tools.
• A generalist with range, capable of being dangerous and effective across a wide variety of disciplines and challenges.
• A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in high-performing environments such as management consulting, venture capital, private equity, business development, or startup leadership.
• A proven ability to take ambiguous, complex initiatives and drive them to completion successfully.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the capacity to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable briefs.
• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; education from top-tier programs and/or an advanced degree in a relevant field is a significant advantage.
• A strong commitment to ethical practices and responsible business operations in all decision-making.

Nice to have

• Prior experience in high-growth startups, venture studios, or AI/tech companies.

Practical notes

• US or Canada based applicants only.
• US Applicants
• Full-Time; Canadian Applicants
• Independent Contractor.
• Occasional travel (10-25%) for company offsites, key events, and leadership meetings.
• Remote-friendly role with a preference for candidates in major tech hubs.
• Strong preference for candidates who can overlap with EST business hours.
• This is a role where ambiguity is constant, and you must thrive without a predefined roadmap.
• You must be able to attach proof of something you have built with AI to support your application.
• The successful candidate will be accountable for high-impact work with significant responsibility from day one.