Chief of Staff, CCO
August 15
🏢 In-office - Long Island
Description
• Assist the CCO in developing and executing the creative strategy and vision • Oversee large cross-functional, strategic projects from concept to completion, including management of timeline, budget, deadlines, individual tasks, etc. • Lead efforts to build out the creative team business function • Manage the network and engagement strategy for our cross-team projects with leaders from Fortune 500 companies, VCs, and leading startups, such as Blackrock, Union Square Ventures, Peloton, and Uber • Work with vendors and consultants in support of projects • Provide strategic support and advice to the CCO, aiding in decision-making, problem-solving, and planning, by providing data and insights for various initiatives and providing honest opinions. • Serve as liaison between the CCO and other key external and internal stakeholders, fostering collaboration and clear communication • Support the creation of presentations, writing, marketing materials, and other content for the organization • Oversee daily operations of the creative team ensuring the team is on track to meet deadlines and goals • Indirectly manage individuals on the team, conducting one-on-ones, goal setting and check-ins, facilitate and lead team meetings, etc. • Develop and manage relationships for the CCO and creative team across the ecosystem of Pursuit stakeholders—staff, Board and OpBoard, employer partners, volunteers, investors, donors, and Fellows • Represent Pursuit in various external settings and meetings, preparing agendas, briefings and materials as needed • Stakeholder mapping and engagement for all teams across Pursuit to connect the tech industry leaders with the right Pursuit team member to further volunteer engagement and uncover new opportunities for our Fellows.
Requirements
• Prior experience as a consultant, project manager, or Chief of Staff required with a focus on critical cross-org projects. Creative, brand, design initiatives or product marketing strongly preferred • Exceptional project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage competing priorities, and drive projects to successful completion delivering initiatives on time and within budget • Outstanding writing and presentation skills that go beyond building a beautiful deck (narrative creation, positioning, project planning, etc.) • Strong communication skills - ability to write and develop audience appropriate content for emails, presentations, organizational collateral • High EQ with the ability to give and receive feedback and an understanding of how to navigate relationships with stakeholders at all levels • Structured and organized in your approach to project management with demonstrated experience building strategy and getting hands-on with the details • Exceptional follow-through and strong eye for details • Self-directed and outcomes-oriented, comfortable operating within ambiguity to build something impactful and unique • Experience applying a data-driven approach to projects, programs and events to measure effectiveness • Excitement for Pursuit’s mission and business model, and a belief in the potential of anyone to learn to code and become leaders in tech • While you do not need to be a “creative” you’ll need a strong design sensibility as you’ll be steering the continual advancement of the Pursuit brand in the daily management of the creative team’s projects.
Benefits
• Great culture where transparency, respect, teamwork, and kindness are valued • Competitive compensation in base, plus bonus and a full benefits package • 401k Match • Unlimited PTO and an all-Pursuit summer break the last week of August and a week-long holiday the last week of December • Flexible, hybrid work schedule with catered lunches once a week and delicious snacks • An opportunity to work at the intersection of tech and social impact, and make a direct impact on the communities of those we serve.
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