VC Lab (https://govclab.com) is transforming venture capital into a force for good in the world. We are working to launch 1,000 next-generation venture capital firms by 2025, changing the face of venture capital. We run the leading venture capital accelerator worldwide, reducing the barriers of entry for next generation investors to launch and grow meaningful early-stage investment firms.
We are hiring a Chief of Staff to the CEO. The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented and a get-things-done type of person. The role will entail fast-based business assistance to optimize productivity and have a big impact. The business is growing quickly.
VC Lab provides a fast-paced startup environment, where everyone has the opportunity to help with everything. You will have an opportunity to experience every facet of venture capital. This is a unique opportunity to ramp up your experience in the fields of entrepreneurship, startups and venture capital. Remote candidates will be considered.
The Chief of Staff responsibilities will include:
- Calendar management and assisting with schedules of partners and our clients
- Act as the point of contact for the CEO and Head of Acceleration for both internal and external stakeholders
- Develop systems and processes to ensure accuracy and efficiency for appointments and various business task
- Maintaining files and databases
- Manage correspondence with other top executives and their support staff
- Understands the importance of confidentiality
- Working across multiple time zones
- Being on-call during key projects
- Run ad-hoc projects as required
What You Have:
- 4+ years of experience in C-level support in a start-up business
- Skills with G-Suite, Microsoft Office and Slack products (required)
- Strong phone and videoconferencing persona
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- High emotional intelligence and intuition
- Composition in high stress situations
- Proactive attitude to tackle any opportunity or challenge
- Skills to create logical solutions to complex problems
- Detail-oriented and analytical nature
- Ability to thrive in a fast-growing business
- Experience in a startup environment
- If you don’t tick every box above, we’d still encourage you to apply. We’re building a diverse team whose skills balance and complement one another.
What We Offer:
- Ability to help change the world
- Vibrant work environment of passionate and capable peers
- Opportunities for personal growth and role expansion
- Perks of a fast-growing startup
- Flexible work environment
- How to Apply: Please submit a custom cover letter that describes why you are uniquely qualified for this position as Chief of Staff to the CEO.
Please describe why you are uniquely qualified for this position as an Accelerator Associate in the competitive field of Venture Capital to apply, as well as submitting your resume.