Chief of Staff – Director of Special Projects

Chief of Staff enhancing CEO's efficiency at aiEDU non-profit. Managing strategic communications and special projects in a remote work environment.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $150,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

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Hard Skills

project managementdashboard buildingAI tools

Soft Skills

written communicationinterpersonal skillsanalytical mindsetownership mentalitycomfort operating in ambiguityhigh emotional intelligence

Tools & Technologies

executive communications toolsmedia relations tools

Industry Keywords

equity in educationstrategic communicationsfast-paced execution

Key responsibilities & impact

Run the office of the CEO, coordinating the CEO's focus and priorities
Provide strategic external communications support
Field and triage meeting requests on behalf of the CEO
Act as a proxy for the CEO in decision-making and follow-ups
Partner with the CEO's EA on scheduling, travel, expenses and inbox management
Lead and own executive communications for the CEO
Lead and own CEO and executive media relations
Manage the Lead, Communications
Serve as ad-hoc capacity to incubate new initiatives
Build lightweight, AI-powered tools and workflows that make the Office of the CEO faster
Program manage the aiEDU Advisory Board

What you’ll need

7+ years of experience in roles that blend strategy, communications, and fast-paced execution
Exceptional written communication skills
High fluency with AI tools
Strong project management skills
Analytical mindset with comfort building lightweight dashboards
High EQ and strong interpersonal skills
A bias toward action and an ownership mentality
Comfort operating in ambiguity
Passion for equity in education

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