Chief of Staff

Third Plateau

Chief of Staff supporting Third Plateau, an impact consultancy building change infrastructure for philanthropy, nonprofits, and communities. Managing the democracy co-founder’s priorities, calendars, initiatives, systems, and stakeholder coordination.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timeBerkeley • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $100,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in advanced calendar management, project coordination, and stakeholder communication while maintaining discretion and professionalism. Proven ability to manage competing priorities and implement improvements in workflows and systems.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Advanced Calendar ManagementProject CoordinationStakeholder ManagementCommunication SkillsTechnology Troubleshooting

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Soft Skills

DiscretionJudgmentProfessionalismAdaptabilityInitiative

Tools & Technologies

ForecastSharePoint

Industry Keywords

Executive SupportOperations SupportWorkflow OptimizationMeeting SynthesisCross-Functional Initiatives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a trusted partner to the Co-Founder leading democracy programs, aligning priorities, meetings, and projects with broader goals
Own and optimize a highly dynamic calendar and proactively manage competing demands
Prepare agendas, briefing materials, and decision-making context
Attend select meetings, capture decisions, track action items, and drive follow-through
Track key initiatives, deliverables, workflows, deadlines, and communication flows
Coordinate internal and external stakeholders and connect day-to-day tasks to broader priorities
Draft communications, presentations, and other materials
Liaise with internal and external partners while handling sensitive matters with discretion and confidentiality
Support Forecast and SharePoint, organize files and documents, and serve as a first point of contact for technology issues
Identify and implement improvements to systems, workflows, and efficiency
Support special projects, events, and cross-functional initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

7–9 years of total experience, including at least 3 years supporting senior executives, founders, or business leaders
Must reside in the East Bay within approximately a 30-minute commute of Berkeley, CA
Expertise in advanced calendar management and prioritization
Strong project coordination and operations support experience
Comfort managing technology tools and troubleshooting basic issues, including Forecast, SharePoint, and file/device organization
Ability to partner with IT as needed
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Proven ability to track and drive follow-through across multiple priorities
Ability to synthesize meeting information and multiple sources into clear next steps and follow-up communications
High level of discretion, judgment, and professionalism, including in an office setting
Ability to thrive in ambiguity, adapt quickly to shifting priorities and schedules, and take initiative with minimal day-to-day direction

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote-First Approach
Flexible & Generous Time Off
100% employer-paid options for medical, dental, and vision coverage for you, with employer contributions toward dependent coverage
Employer-paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance
Employer contribution of up to $850 to your Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA, DCFSA and Commuter)
Initial home office stipend of $550, with $250 provided annually thereafter
An annual professional development stipend of $1,000
$110/monthly cell phone and home internet stipend
13 weeks paid parental and medical leave
Annual discretionary bonus based on both company performance and individual performance
Up to $500 annually to invest in your mental, emotional, and physical well-being
Access to curated learning opportunities and team-based growth experiences to support the professional development of our team