Founder's Associate (Chief of Staff Track) - 26070601

RemotelyTalents
$2,500 - $3,500Remote

About The Position

Our client is building AI-native search and merchandising software for Shopify Plus brands. They help enterprise ecommerce merchants deliver smarter shopping experiences powered by AI. We're looking for someone who wants to work side-by-side with a founder, learn every part of an early-stage SaaS business, and grow into a Chief of Staff or Operations leader. This isn't an Executive Assistant role with nowhere to grow. It's a structured path from supporting the CEO to owning critical business operations.

Requirements

  • Experience as a Founder's Associate, Chief of Staff, Operations Associate, Business Operations, or another founder-adjacent role
  • Worked in a startup or SaaS environment
  • Enjoys solving ambiguous problems and creating structure
  • Exceptionally organized and follows through on details
  • Communicates clearly, both verbally and in writing
  • Takes ownership without waiting for direction
  • Comfortable handling highly confidential information
  • Wants to grow into an operational leadership role

Nice To Haves

  • Ecommerce or Shopify experience
  • Experience with payroll, contracts, or finance administration
  • Comfortable learning technical products and AI tools

Responsibilities

  • Attend leadership and customer meetings
  • Prepare agendas, notes, and follow-ups
  • Manage the CEO's calendar, inbox, and priorities
  • Keep projects moving by coordinating across the team
  • Ensure important decisions translate into action
  • Payroll and finance administration
  • Contracts and document management
  • Vendor coordination
  • Internal processes and documentation
  • Meeting cadence and operational follow-through
  • Handling confidential company information with discretion
  • Learn the business, product, and customers
  • Shadow the CEO across meetings and operations
  • Take ownership of day-to-day executive support
  • Build context across every part of the company
  • Independently own payroll and finance administration
  • Independently own contracts and vendor management
  • Independently own company operating cadence
  • Independently own meeting preparation and follow-through
  • Independently own cross-functional coordination
  • Take on broader operational ownership
  • Represent the CEO when appropriate
  • Help build the systems that allow the company to grow
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