Humanagency
Chief of Staff to the Founder
Austin. Posted 6 months ago
The role
The Chief of Staff will serve as a force multiplier to the founder by translating vision into executable plans. You will build internal operating systems and lead complex, evolving organizational and client-facing challenges.
What you will do
- Partner with the founder to translate priorities and strategic vision into sequenced plans
- Own end-to-end execution of founder-level special projects and organizational initiatives
- Maintain focus and accountability across the founder's portfolio of priorities
- Prepare high-quality executive materials including strategy briefs and decision memos
- Serve as a strategic thought partner to the founder
- Build and improve internal operating systems for hiring, resource allocation, and coordination
- Design and implement hiring systems to support growth targets
- Own resource allocation and capacity planning across the organization
- Establish organizational rhythms like leadership meeting cadences and communication protocols
- Orchestrate complex, cross-functional initiatives
Required qualifications
- 5-7+ years in high-performing environments such as Chief of Staff roles, strategic operations, management consulting, venture capital/private equity, business development, or startup leadership positi
- AI-native mindset with experience automating workflows and building small tools
- Demonstrated success in driving ambiguous, complex initiatives to completion
- Strong systems thinking and process design capability
- Exceptional project management and coordination skills
- High proficiency with Google Workspace, Asana/Notion, and Slack
- Intermediate to advanced comfort with AI-powered productivity tools
- Outstanding written and verbal communication
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Commitment to ethical practices and responsible business operations
Nice to have
- Experience in high-growth startups, venture studios, or AI/tech companies
- Background in talent operations or organizational design
- Proven success driving business development in B2B environments
- Exposure to board-level strategy and operations
- Advanced degree in a relevant field
About the company
Human Agency is a company of doers that partners with organizations to explore, design, and implement secure, scalable, and human-centered AI strategies. They are scaling rapidly and aim to empower teams through thoughtful, responsible innovation.