Chief of Staff

Human Agency; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking agency is looking for a dynamic chief of staff who embodies their values and can deftly navigate both strategic initiatives and hands-on tasks. The ideal candidate should have 5-7 years of experience in challenging environments, a self-managing approach, and an AI-first mindset. This role involves leading AI projects, managing client relationships, and driving solutions across various functions. The position is remote-friendly with a strong preference for candidates in tech hubs and aligns with EST business hours.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years in management consulting, venture capital/private equity, business development, or startup leadership.
• Ability to drive ambiguous, complex projects to completion.
• Experience in high-growth startups or tech companies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead AI transformation projects with clients.
• Manage investment funds and CEOs at client organizations.
• Partner closely with recruiting to grow the team.
• Own ambiguous, high-stakes problems and solve them.

Skills

AI-first mindset

Problem-solving

Self-management

Generalist across many fields

Outstanding communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Location: US or Canada

Type: US Applicants - Full-Time; Canadian Applicants - Independent Contractor

The Opportunity

This is not a traditional chief of staff role. At Human Agency, the chief of staff is the prototype for every person we hire. You're someone who wants to be running a company — a dynamic C‑suite leader — but you're choosing to ride shotgun alongside an executive because you know it's the fastest path to getting there. What makes us different is that we actually give you that shot. Today. Not in three years. You are floor to ceiling. You will take out the trash, sweep the floors, and then walk into the board meeting and run it. Nothing is beneath you. There is no ceiling above you. You are a garbage disposal for problems — every food scrap, every random piece of metal gets thrown your way, and you figure out how to handle it without breaking.

What You’ll Do

• Leading AI transformation projects with clients
• Leading fundraising efforts for funds or clients
• Managing investment funds
• Managing CEOs at client organizations
• Driving sales initiatives at Human Agency
• Partnering closely with recruiting to help grow our team
• Serving as CEO of a venture studio company
• Managing client project delivery
• Driving value through data and analytics for clients
• Leading go-to-market initiatives for clients
• Own and solve ambiguous, high-stakes problems that don't fit neatly into any department
• Manage yourself entirely — no hand-holding, no coaching, no check-ins about how your day is going
• Move between strategic work (board prep, investor materials, business development) and ground-level execution (scheduling, research, client fires) without blinking
• Deploy AI tools daily to amplify your output — you are not doing the work of one person, you are doing the work of five
• Identify opportunities, inefficiencies, and threats before anyone asks you to

What We’re Looking For

• A fundamentally good human. Table stakes.
• Mission‑driven operator with deep commitment to Human Agency's values and vision
• No ego. No job description. You do whatever the job requires.
• Self‑managing problem solver — the last thing a CEO or Founder wants is someone they have to manage
• AI‑first mindset — you use AI as a force multiplier across everything you touch
  • Builder mentality — you've shipped something. Attach proof of something you've built with AI to either your application or cover letter.
• Generalist with range — you don't need to be an expert in any one thing, but you need to be dangerous across many things

Experience & Skills

• 5‑7+ years in high‑performing environments such as management consulting, venture capital/private equity, business development, or startup leadership positions
• Demonstrated success in taking ambiguous, complex initiatives and driving them to completion, you're the person who makes hard things happen
• Outstanding written and verbal communication; you can synthesize complex information into clear, actionable briefs for different audiences
• Bonus: Experience in high‑growth startups, venture studios, or AI/tech companies

Considerations

• Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; top‑tier programs and/or an advanced degree in a relevant field is a plus
• Ethics: Commitment to ethical practices and responsible business operations
• Travel: Occasional (10–25%) for company offsites, key events, and leadership meetings
• Location: Remote‑friendly with preference for candidates in major tech hubs and strong preference for overlap with EST business hours

Equal Opportunity Commitment

Human Agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diverse backgrounds and strive to build an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed and empowered.