Chief of Staff
CCST is a nonpartisan California nonprofit that provides independent science and technology advice to state policymakers, including active AI-governance programs.
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About California Council on Science and Technology
Established by the California Legislature in 1988, CCST convenes experts, produces assessments and briefings, and runs fellowships and residencies that place scientific and AI expertise in California government.
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Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will serve as an extension of the CEO by managing priorities, calendar, communications, and follow-through. You will coordinate cross-functional work, lead Board governance processes, prepare meetings and materials, manage external correspondence, and maintain organization-wide tracking practices.
Requirements
- 5+ years in a chief-of-staff, executive-support, program-management, operations-management, or comparable role
- Executive-level judgment, discretion, and ability to handle confidential matters
- Ability to build trust and coordinate work without formal authority
- Writing, editing, and presentation skills
- Project-management and cross-functional coordination experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, scheduling, project-management, CRM, and communications tools
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
- Authorization to work full-time in the United States
Responsibilities
- Manage the CEO’s calendar, priorities, task list, meeting preparation, and follow-through
- Draft and send correspondence on the CEO’s behalf
- Coordinate cross-functional work, project delivery, internal communications, and organizational-priority tracking
- Capture decisions and action items from leadership and cross-functional meetings
- Serve as the primary staff liaison to the Board of Directors and the Governance and Nominations Committee
- Coordinate Board and committee scheduling, agendas, packets, onboarding, records, minutes, and action tracking
- Manage the CEO’s inbox and external communications follow-up
- Serve as an early point of contact for external stakeholders
Benefits
- 403b match after one year of employment
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- Relocation assistance
- Telework opportunities
- Two weeks of paid vacation for new employees
- Three volunteer service days annually
- Flexible spending accounts for dependent care, parking, and transit
- USD 20 monthly phone and internet stipend
- Snack-filled kitchen