Founder’s Associate And Chief Of Staff

Company description

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Hearth & Hire is an emerging organization focused on building thoughtful, human-centered solutions in the talent and workplace space. The company is in a formative stage, offering team members substantial ownership, broad responsibilities, and direct impact on strategy and operations. Joining Hearth & Hire means working closely with the founder to shape the business model, internal processes, and client experience from the ground up. The team values clarity, collaboration, and adaptability, creating an environment where ideas are tested quickly and learning is continuous. This is an opportunity for individuals who enjoy building structure in dynamic settings and contributing to a mission-oriented organization.

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Role description

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The Founder’s Associate and Chief of Staff will serve as a strategic partner to the founder, managing priorities, coordinating cross-functional initiatives, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. This full-time, on-site role in San Francisco, CA involves structuring the founder’s schedule, preparing briefings and follow-ups for key meetings, and acting as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. The role includes conducting research and analysis on market trends, competitors, and potential partnerships, then translating insights into clear recommendations and project plans. The individual will help design and refine internal processes, track progress against company goals, and support hiring, onboarding, and team communication. They will also assist with investor relations, board materials, and special projects, stepping in wherever needed to keep the organization aligned and moving forward.

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Qualifications

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• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects, prioritize multiple workstreams, and drive initiatives from concept to execution.
• Strong analytical and research skills, with experience synthesizing qualitative and quantitative information into concise insights and recommendations.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including preparing executive-level documents, presentations, and meeting notes.
• Proven stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trust, handle sensitive information, and represent the founder and organization professionally.
• Operational mindset with experience improving processes, implementing simple systems, and establishing effective workflows in a growing company or team.
• Comfort working in an early-stage or rapidly changing environment, with a proactive, resourceful, and solution-oriented approach.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and sound judgment, especially when managing confidential topics and strategic decisions.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience; experience in consulting, operations, strategy, or founder’s associate/chief of staff roles is beneficial.
• Ability to work on-site in San Francisco, CA, with flexibility to support occasional extended hours aligned with business needs.