Chief of Staff

About the Client:

Mura is a newly founded company that has yet to be publicly announced. Founded by Ryan G Smith, who previously co-founded LeafLink, Mura is still in the concept and research stage building out a virtual back office for small and medium-sized businesses powered by overachieving people and artificial intelligence. The founder will be personally funding the enterprise until there is a need to raise capital, likely by EOY. At LeafLink, Ryan raised over $200m in equity and $300m in debt to build the platform that now runs more than half of all the cannabis transactions in the US.

Culturally, the Mura team is:

Positive, driven and thoughtful people who, above all, execute quickly. Delivering for clients is everything.An elite team, not a family, of high-ownership overachievers that play to win. Everyone has a role that pushes the company forward.Focused on empowering their customers - real people, running their own businesses every day.

The team is not:

Looking to find balance by minimizing work.Focused on social activism unrelated to customer success.Weighed down by internal structure or indirect communication.

About the Role:

We are seeking a Chief of Staff to support an experienced founder embarking on a new concept company. The Chief of Staff will be responsible for overseeing daily operations, managing cross-functional projects, and providing strategic support to the CEO. This role requires the ability to work closely with senior leadership to execute business objectives, anticipate needs and risks, and drive operational excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day operations, identifying opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
• Serve as a central point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, facilitating communication and coordination across departments and teams.
• Provide high-level support to the CEO/President, including scheduling, task prioritization, and representation in meetings and discussions.
• Conduct research, gather data, and prepare presentations or briefing materials to support decision-making and strategic planning.
• Manage administrative tasks such as expense management, accounting, and billing.
• Act as the CEO's representative in meetings, discussions, and negotiations to ensure effective communication and implementation of decisions and vision.

Who You Are:

• Can wear multiple hats of strategist, spokesperson, coordinator, being the face of the company over a period. 
• Autonomous, proactive, and innovative, matching the dynamic pace and vision of the founder.
• Passionate about working in a fast-paced, evolving environment, embodying strong core values and adaptability.
• Always on, optimistic and excited about what's to tackle next.
• Skilled at prioritizing and managing multiple tasks and requests efficiently and effectively.
• Capable of working independently as well as being a collaborative team player.
• Committed to maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information with discretion.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a Chief of Staff role or a similar role.
• Experience in managing cross-functional projects and teams, strategic planning, analysis, and problem-solving
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Autonomous, proactive and innovative.
• Enthusiastic about working in a fast-paced, evolving environment and aligning with the founder's vision and core values.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment
• Significant opportunity to drive a business forward
• Potential for career growth and advancement within the organization

Working Hours

• 8 AM to 5 PM Eastern Standard Time (US)

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