Chief of Staff - MeritFirst

About MeritFirst

At MeritFirst, we’re on a mission to revolutionize how companies identify and evaluate talent, regardless of background. By rejecting outdated, unreliable proxies for capability and embracing objective, merit-based assessments, we are rebuilding the meritocratic infrastructure of opportunity from the ground up. Role Overview

You will operate as the CEO’s force multiplier, ensuring that strategic priorities are executed with precision and speed. From preparing board materials and managing investor relations to tightening internal operations and leading special projects, you will do whatever it takes to keep the pace high. You are the glue between the CEO, the team, and external stakeholders. This is a high-ownership role for a high-bandwidth generalist who thrives in ambiguity and wants a masterclass in building and scaling a business from the ground up. What You’ll Do

• Maximize CEO leverage: Manage the CEO’s priorities, ensuring time is spent on highest-leverage activities; triage requests and draft communications for internal and external stakeholders. - Own special projects: Lead high-stakes, ambiguous initiatives that don’t fit neatly into a function - from organizing a fundraising round to launching a new operational workflow or recruiting key talent. - Drive insight and reporting: You will turn raw metrics into clear narratives that drive decision-making. - Build internal operating systems: Design processes to automate repetitive tasks and improve systems across hiring, finance, and operations. You turn chaos into order. - Keep us fast and focused: Ruthlessly prioritize, communicate clearly, and unblock teammates across functions to ensure alignment with company goals.