- Serve as a thought partner to the CEO on institutional strategy, priorities, and long-term positioning.
- Translate Acumen's strategic direction into clear, actionable priorities across teams and leaders.
- Shape where and how the CEO shows up to enhance her effectiveness on global platforms.
- Synthesize complex information, surface trade-offs, and drive high-quality executive decision-making.
- Act as a proxy for the CEO in select meetings and engagements, representing her voice, intent, and values.
- Coordinate the CEO's external presence, partnering with the Communications team to steward and refine her voice.
- Prepare strategic briefings, talking points, and context for engagements with stakeholders.
- Ensure alignment between Acumen's strategy and public narrative.
- Lead the daily functioning of the Office of the CEO, ensuring clarity of roles and execution across priorities.
- Coordinate closely with senior leadership for organizational alignment and follow-through.
- Minimum of 15 years of relevant professional experience in strategy, operations, investing, philanthropy, or executive support.
- Demonstrated experience working directly with C-suite or founder-level leaders in complex, mission-driven organizations.
- Exceptional strategic thinking and analytical skills.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with financial literacy.
- Strong organizational judgment, discretion, and emotional intelligence.
- Proven ability to manage ambiguity and high-stakes situations.
- Comfort operating globally across cultures and time zones.
- Deep alignment with Acumen's mission and values.
- Permanent work authorization in the U.S.
- Competitive salary range with performance-based bonus.
- Opportunity to work with a leading voice in innovative philanthropy.
- Dynamic, mission-driven work environment.
- Exposure to global high-level engagements.
- Collaborative culture with a focus on impact and leadership.
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About Acumen
Acumen is a global community of change-makers using entrepreneurial approaches to tackle poverty and build sustainable industries. Founded by Jacqueline Novogratz in 2001, Acumen invests in businesses, leaders, and ideas to advance equity and dignity and create a better world. Over the years, it has scaled impactful companies and shaped markets in regions where traditional markets fail, impacting more than half a billion lives. Acumen focuses on sectors such as healthcare, education, and agriculture, bringing together philanthropists, investors, and social innovators to enable transformative change. With initiatives spanning across Africa, South Asia, Latin America, and the United States, Acumen strives to inspire change through its commitment, ethical culture, and mission-driven strategy.
About this Role
Acumen is seeking an exceptional Chief of Staff to work closely as a strategic advisor and execution partner to their Founder & CEO. This role is pivotal in enhancing the effectiveness of the CEO by providing strategic counsel, managing complex initiatives, and maintaining key relationships internally and externally. The Chief of Staff will operate at the nexus of leadership, strategy, and operations, executing institutional priorities and translating ideas into coordinated action. The position includes coordination of global travel, external appearances, and more, while residing in New York City with a hybrid working model. This role is crucial in aligning Acumen's strategy and values and supporting the CEO's engagements across major global platforms.
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