Pursuit · 1 day ago
Chief of Staff
Queens, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$140K/yr - $155K/yr
6+ years expPursuit is a social impact organization focused on economic mobility through AI. They are seeking a Chief of Staff to support the CEO in driving strategic initiatives and ensuring organizational alignment towards ambitious goals of economic transformation.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Serve as a strategic thought partner and trusted advisor to the CEO on organizational priorities, decisions, and key initiatives
Represent the CEO in internal and external meetings as appropriate, ensuring alignment, clear communication, and follow-through
Drive organizational integration and alignment by leading cross-functional coordination toward shared goals
Lead executive team meetings and leadership retreats, including agenda-setting, facilitation, decision capture, and accountability tracking
Translate strategic priorities into clear organizational roadmaps with defined milestones, owners, and timelines
Build and maintain systems to track organizational performance, priority initiatives, and progress against goals
Act as a connector across teams, identifying opportunities for collaboration and removing operational bottlenecks
Support and, where appropriate, directly own the execution of high-priority strategic initiatives on behalf of the CEO and organization
Drive continuous improvement in organizational processes, systems, and ways of working
Draft and review high-stakes internal and external communications, including speeches, memos, and correspondence
Champion Pursuit’s values and culture, reinforcing a high-performing, mission-driven environment
Support organizational transparency and effective information flow to build trust and alignment
Oversee the CEO’s office, including managing Executive Assistant(s) as applicable
Help manage the CEO’s time and attention, ensuring focus on the highest-impact priorities
Support executive hiring processes, including role scoping, job description development, candidate screening, and interview coordination
Qualification
Required
6+ years of experience in high-performing, fast-paced environments such as startups, consulting, or high-growth, innovative nonprofits
Strong strategic and analytical thinking, with the ability to synthesize complex information and translate it into clear recommendations and action
Exceptional project management and execution skills, with a track record of owning multiple complex initiatives from concept through delivery
Comfort operating in ambiguity, navigating change, and balancing long-term thinking with hands-on execution
Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence, with the ability to build trust, influence across levels, and handle sensitive matters with discretion
A systems-oriented, ownership-driven mindset, with the ability to identify patterns, improve how organizations operate, and drive accountability
Deep alignment with Pursuit's mission and a genuine interest in the intersection of technology, AI, and economic mobility
Experience supporting organizational growth, scale, or periods of significant change
Familiarity with the social impact landscape, including workforce development, education, or economic development
Preferred
MBA or MPA or similar advanced degree a bonus
Benefits
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
Hybrid and flexible work policy, with flexible hours
Catered lunches once a week and delicious snacks
Dedicated time to build in AI and hone your AI skills
Company
Pursuit
Pursuit (formerly known as C4Q) is a social impact organization that creates transformation where it’s needed most.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Jukay Hsu
Founder & CEO
David Yang
Co-founder & Chief Creative Officer
Recent News
2022-07-27
2022-07-27
2022-04-04
Company data provided by crunchbase