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Chief of Staff
Location
United States
Posted
2 days ago
Salary
$179K - $196K / year
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Chief of Staff
Schoolhouse.world
• Lead high-impact, 0-to-1 projects advancing the 2028 vision • Serve as a trusted liaison for high-stakes partners, donors, and stakeholders • Run the operating rhythm of the organization and ensure follow-through on decisions
Job Requirements
- At least 5+ years in a Chief of Staff, operating, or strategy role
- Experience taking something from 0 to 1: a new program, product, or partnership
- Ability to thrive in high ambiguity
- Strong external communication skills
- High-output across both breadth and depth
- Exceptional communicator with sound judgment about people and priorities
- Available to work in a US timezone
Benefits
- Fully remote with flexible working hours
- Unlimited PTO
- Work-from-home stipend
- Professional development budget
- Health, dental, vision insurance (for US employees)
- Semesterly retreats
- Monthly regional meetups
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