Chief of Staff

Sequel.io is the only embeddable live event solution for integrated branded experiences. Our plug-and-play components allow any organization to turn its website into a digital stage. We empower brands of all sizes to create meaningful live event series, conferences, community platforms, employee engagement tools, and so much more right within their own websites. Companies of all sizes from startups to large enterprises like Carta, Mutiny, HP, Comcast NBC Universal, Barclays are choosing Sequel.io to realize their live communication strategies. Sequel.io is a high growth Series A startup backed by top-tier VCs like Javelin Partners, Struck Capital and amazing angels from TIME, Allbirds, Hubspot and Resy.

Sequel.io is a San Francisco based company, but with a permanently remote global team. At Sequel.io we are not only committed to our company's growth, but also to our team culture and development since we are strong believers that happy humans build the greatest companies.

The Chief of Staff role is a unique opportunity for YOU to become the "right hand" person to the Founder and CEO, Oana Manolache. We're looking for someone who is hyper focused on organization and project management, enthusiastic about getting involved in all (and we really mean ALL) aspects of life at a Series A startup as it scales, and comfortable prioritizing and running with initiatives alongside executives. Ideally, the successful candidate will become an integral part of almost all departments across the org structure while also acting as the glue that helps to connect our diverse employees spread out across the globe.

Below is a list of just a few examples of the types of challenges you'll take on in this role:

• Establish company-wide metrics/KPIs to ensure alignment and clear objectives across the company
• Own and continuously improve company operating cadence (i.e. executive team meetings, quarterly business reviews, leadership offsite, quarterly board meetings) including the execution of action items and distilling discussion from team meetings into strategic plans
• Take the lead on managing the company's P&L, ensuring that company funds are being allocated correctly and focusing on finding creative ways to increase company profitability
• Maintain and update the business' financial model(s) to enable key strategic decision-making by the CEO & Leadership Team
• Manage investor relations including maintaining reporting, communications, and community-building between Sequel.io and existing/new investors
• Create company analytics and dashboards to provide leadership visibility into the businesses' day-to-day operations
• Oversee the recruitment and onboarding processes for new hires
• Serve as the main point of contact for HR related matters including performance reviews, questions regarding benefits, and PTO policies
• Handle administrative tasks including calendar management, project management board ownership, taking notes during team meetings, and preparing key memos to internal/external stakeholders including company announcements
• Work cross functionally to plug in and collaborate with all department to help address key business needs and advance strategic initiatives

Note: This is a remote position.

Requirements

• Startup experience and a demonstrated interest in the startup ecosystem
• Entrepreneurial, with a high tolerance for ambiguity and complexity, and efficient with limited resources
• Proven ability to track, prioritize, and drive multiple concurrent projects to success across multiple departments
• Strong EQ with the ability to adapt to different communication styles - this role will be highly focused on building, maintaining, and nurturing relationships internally and externally
• Excellent communicator in written and verbal form; ability to work well with executives, and able to lead and influence across multiple levels and multiple functions of an organization
• Experience in revenue operations, budget management, financial modeling, and data analysis
• Strong and high-velocity work ethic, detail orientation, and strong organizational skills
• Positive and proactive attitude, natural curiosity, strong emotional intelligence, and strategic mindset

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) - 20 paid vacation days per year because we believe time off is crucial to your overall happiness and wellbeing.
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Work From Home - We've been remote-first since 2019 and we know what it means to develop and support a permanently remote, global team.
• Co-working membership so that you can have a change of scenery.
• Competitive Salary & Stock Option Plan - You grow as the company grows.
• Free Food & Snacks - Yes, even remote we might send you a coffee or snack subscription.
• Best in class technology - In addition to a top-of-the-line work laptop, you'll get a great home office set-up or a co-working membership in your city.
• Training & Development
• We'll support your professional growth - That includes sending you to events that interest you, exposing you to areas of the business you want to explore, and more.