Chief of Staff

Join us on the journey to get to net zero Carbon Direct is looking for a highly organized and proactive Chief of Staff (COS) to work directly for our CEO. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and experience in complex, matrixed organizations. The COS will have a strategic view of the organization, and work effectively with the CEO and other leaders to drive our business forward.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the effectiveness of the CEO, including preparation for important internal and external meetings (examples: all hands, Board and investor meetings).
• Collaborate with CEO’s Executive Assistant to anticipate, create, and facilitate the rhythm of the business for the CEO
• Attend key meetings on behalf of the CEO and track key takeaways and actions
• Support CEO’s prioritization, calling out urgent matters to help enable the team to effectively focus on the mission, goals, and priorities of the organization.
• Support ad-hoc initiatives and projects, such as the company’s annual offsite.

Experience

• Demonstrated experience in complex organizations, with a track record of successfully managing multiple projects and initiatives.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to synthesize actions, prioritize tasks and manage competing deadlines.
• Strong emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize information and present it in a clear and concise manner.
• Experience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with the ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Comfortable with ambiguity; the ability to structure ideas into actionable plans

Salary

$153,000-$207,000 a year BenefitsWhile we love our work, our lives aren’t defined by it. At Carbon Direct, we offer a robust benefits package that considers the whole person, their partners, and their families – and we’re always looking to improve. Our U.S. benefits* include:

• Comprehensive nationwide medical, dental, and vision coverage. See a preview of our coverage here.
• Time off as needed: Flexible vacation policy and ten company-wide holidays, plus annual winter break between Christmas and New Year's
• 16 weeks of fully paid parental and family leave with no tenure requirement
• Remote-friendly work culture with annual company-wide retreats
• Reimbursement for your work-from-home setup and monthly work-from-home stipend Please note that the benefits described apply to U.S.-based employees only. For our international employees, our benefits package varies by each country and its statutory requirements.* **Equal Opportunity EmployerCarbon Direct is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. We adhere rigorously to our equal employment opportunity policies in connection with all employment decisions, including hiring, compensation and promotion.