Deputy Chief of Staff

Steno

2d•$110,000 - $170,000

About The Position

You thrive in fast-moving environments and know how to turn ambiguous situations into forward progress. You quickly absorb context, spot what matters most, and push work ahead. The work changes often, and that’s what keeps you energized and engaged. You’re organized and thoughtful, and you can manage details without losing sight of the bigger picture. You communicate clearly, follow through, and people trust you to handle sensitive or high-stakes work. You don’t need a perfectly defined role to do your best work. You’re happy to support leaders, take ownership of projects, and jump in wherever you’re most needed, which runs the gamut of day-to-day administrative needs of the executive office to strategic planning to investor relations. The leadership support team is small, trusted, and nimble. Today, it’s a team of one: the Chief of Staff, working directly with the leadership team and many other stakeholders across the company. This team operates wherever the business needs help most. That might mean leading a cross-functional project, supporting fundraising processes, diving into a messy process, or stepping in to move something forward when there’s no obvious owner. As Deputy Chief of Staff, you’ll be a true partner to the Chief of Staff and a direct support to the leadership team. You’ll take on high-leverage work across the company, adapt quickly as priorities shift, and help leaders stay focused on what matters. You’ll also manage administrative needs. This role is ideal for someone who likes solving different problems, is comfortable jumping into new situations, and measures success by the impact they have.

Requirements

Have 3-6 years of experience directly supporting senior leaders in a growth-stage startup environment, or have independently led high-impact parts of an organization
Demonstrable experience working with data, financials, equity, and investor-facing materials, with the ability to turn complex or messy inputs into a polished story
Are an exceptional communicator, verbally and in writing
Are a quick learner and driven by relentless curiosity
Have growth-stage start-up experience in a management, strategy, or operations role
Are highly organized, detail-oriented, and take pride in producing work that holds up under scrutiny, both in your writing and in presentation materials
Thrive in ambiguity, operate autonomously, and create impact by spotting opportunities and acting on them with strong self-awareness.

Responsibilities

Work directly with the Chief of Staff and business leaders to move top priorities forward
Own internal leadership communications, ensuring executives have clear, timely visibility into progress, risks, and decisions across the business
Develop deep fluency in Steno’s strategy, narrative, and metrics
Jump into time-bound sprints to contribute to teams that need organizational or strategic support
Draft and coordinate quarterly investor updates, board decks, and executive materials that are crisp, accurate, and capture the voice of our executive team
Plan and run occasional large, cross-functional offsites or small-scale on-site leadership meetings, from agenda design through event planning and execution
Provide operational and administrative support to the executive office, including expense management, all-hands preparation, and evergreen analyses

Benefits

Health, Vision, & Dental Benefits - low-cost health plans that free up mind space and unlock our employees' best work
Wellness/Mental Health - shared benefits to be used among employees and families
Flexible Paid Time Off - allowing employees to find balance in their lives
Options of Equity - we know our success is nothing without our team
Access to a company-provided 401(k) account
A home office setup and a monthly stipend to offset internet and phone costs

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