Chief of Staff / Director of Operations

What we're looking for

We're seeking an ambitious individual ready to immerse themselves in a growing startup environment. You will report directly to our co-founder and CEO and work closely with the entire executive leadership team. This position will expose you to various stakeholders in the energy industry while working with a team dedicated to making a tangible impact.

This is not an executive assistant role, but a leadership position. You will be expected to lead cross-team projects, ranging from navigating enterprise sales, to evaluating the effectiveness of a go-to-market strategy, to drafting investor updates. This role is ideal for former startup founders, early employees, or those aspiring to found a startup in the future.

Location: Hybrid (Chicago)

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to CEO/executive team to optimize company performance and strategy
• Identify and implement process improvements to scale productivity as team and customer base expand
• Ensure data-driven insights are integrated into decision-making around areas like pricing, marketing, and financial planning
• Organize and facilitate productive team strategy sessions
• Support late-stage sales, renewals, partnership discussions
• Support CEO and Executive team in preparing comprehensive materials for board meetings
• Manage key administrative functions to support CEO’s productivity
• Handle sensitive information with the utmost discretion and confidentiality.
  
  

Requirements

• 3-5 years experience in operations management, business operations, or chief of staff role
• Experience in the energy industry or high-growth software startup
• Financial acumen with expertise in planning, budgeting, and forecasting
• Clear and thoughtful communicator, skilled in asking problem-defining questions related to operations and project management
• Open to traveling 10-30% of the time, as needed for the role.
• Legal right to work in the United States
  
  

Not sure if you meet all of the qualifications? We value eagerness to learn and grow more than having checked every box.

Compensation And Benefits

• Competitive salary with equity
• Health insurance with 100% premium covered
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• PTO / sick leave