Chief of Staff (Personal and Foundation Support)- NYC
New York, NY
Full Time
Experienced
Our client is seeking a Chief of Staff to provide highlevel support across both personal and philanthropic initiatives. This is a unique opportunity for an organized, proactive, and discreet professional who thrives in a dynamic, multi-faceted environment. The Chief of Staff will own day-to-day operations across household management, travel coordination, foundation oversight, and special projects.
Key Responsibilities:
Household & Personal Support
- Serve as the primary liaison for the principal and their spouse, ensuring daily operations run smoothly and discreetly.
- Recruit, onboard, and manage household staff and service providers (e.g., chefs, drivers, nannies, housekeepers).
- Oversee household operations, vendor performance, and logistics.
- Manage all aspects of personal travel: research, bookings, itineraries, and visa coordination.
- Plan and execute monthly events.
Philanthropic & Foundation Operations
- Act as the operational lead for a private foundation.
- Track grant pipelines and support grantee relationships.
- Coordinate with researchers, academic institutions, and cultural organizations.
- Prepare board materials and oversee key initiatives.
- Maintain high-level oversight of P&L and general operational budgets.
Strategic & Administrative
- Prepare briefing materials for meetings; ensure the principal is fully informed.
- Attend weekly in-person strategy meetings with the principal in NYC.
- Represent the principal in select meetings and relay key takeaways.
- Hire and manage business support contractors as needed.
- Independently lead and execute special projects from concept through completion.
- Domestic travel is required approximately once per month, including regular trips to Pittsburgh.
Qualifications
- Must be based in New York City
- 7+ years in a senior-level chief of staff, operations, or executive support role within a high-touch, fast-moving environment.
- Exceptional organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Highly discreet, emotionally intelligent, and calm under pressure.
- Must be willing and able to travel domestically.
- Fluency or proficiency in German is a strong plus
Salary: $150,000–$200,000 per year with full benefits package
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