Palo Alto Staffing provides exceptional supporting talent to the world's most innovative entrepreneurs from founder, through to investor and philanthropist. Connecting the best people to the best companies since 1979.
We are seeking an ambitious Chief of Staff for a tech startup. This role will collaborate with organizational leadership to drive change and achieve goals through innovative frameworks and diverse viewpoints. Success in this position requires nuanced EQ and a demonstrated willingness to seize opportunities for the betterment of the firm.
Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate with the executive team to reconstruct and prioritize organizational goals
Partner with the HR team to drive goal transparency and accountability by way of internal systems, regular reviews, and leadership check-ins
Consult with cross-functional partners across all departments to cultivate change through enablement, planning and execution
Drive key initiatives and events to highlight business development, operational excellence, and company culture
Plan events including but not limited to; All Hands, QBRs, leadership offsites, board meetings, and investor presentations
Facilitate high-stake discussions with key stakeholders; curate detailed presentations from a creative and business-oriented viewpoint
Orchestrate the weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual company calendar to ensure the timely execution of all critical business decisions and company rituals
Develop and formalize the agenda for bi-weekly executive team meetings, manage time allocation over the course of discussion, and provide support on action item delivery
Demonstrate a highly developed EQ when handling all aspects of the business
Represent the executive team and act as a conduit to the organization at large
Directly support CEO
Qualifications:
5+ years of C-level executive administration or equivalent experience
Bachelor’s degree
Exceptional business and leadership acumen
Confident articulating complex processes to diverse audiences
Refined communication and facilitation skills
Ability to motivate teams and achieve key deliverables
Preferred Qualifications:
MBA, or equivalent