Chief of Staff - Miami Beach, FL

The Wellington Agency•Miami Beach, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

A high-velocity principal is seeking a Chief of Staff within a dual-structure organization. The principal divides time primarily between Miami and New York and maintains a global, fast-moving lifestyle supported by an international team and increasingly complex operations. This is a highly operational role focused on building structure, execution discipline, and coordination across a complex and growing family office platform, tightly aligned with the broader corporate venture organization. The role sits primarily within the family office and reports into the corporate Chief of Staff to ensure alignment across both functions. The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of best practices, with the ability to implement structure, introduce processes, and lead operational maturity across the platform. This individual will serve as the operational lead for the family office, driving execution, organization, and scalability across real estate, household operations, travel, and broader lifestyle and asset management.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in a family office, UHNW household, or equivalent senior operational environment
Proven experience implementing structure, systems, and best practices within a growing or evolving organization
Strong experience in lifestyle management and/or real estate operations
Experience managing property portfolios, household staff, and external contractors
Comfort operating at both strategic and hands-on levels, including direct involvement in scheduling and administrative execution
Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize a high volume of responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact with principals in a polished, concise, and personable manner
Experience managing remote and distributed teams across geographies
Familiarity with private aviation and yacht chartering or ownership processes
Experience working in or alongside venture capital or investment environments
Minimum of three letters of recommendation

Responsibilities

Lead execution across family office operations, in close alignment with the corporate Chief of Staff
Bring structure and best practices to a rapidly evolving family office environment
Oversee lifestyle management including properties, household staff, and service providers (chefs, cleaners, contractors, etc.)
Manage real estate operations including property management, acquisitions, sales, tenants, and seasonal rentals across a growing portfolio of 10+ properties
Coordinate private travel logistics including private jets and yacht chartering, leasing, or purchase
Manage and scale a local and global contractor network
Oversee and support day-to-day scheduling and personal assistant functions, while managing and mentoring junior Executive Assistants
Act as a central point of coordination across a distributed global team
Prioritize and manage a high volume of concurrent workstreams with strong attention to detail and follow-through
Serve as a seamless communicator to the principal, with polished, executive-level written and verbal communication
Support seasonal operations as needed (e.g., Hamptons; accommodations provided)