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Deputy Chief of Staff

Mclean, VAOnsiteFull TimeChief / Executive$85,000–$115,000 /yrPosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • post college professional experience
  • copywriting
  • organized
  • bias for action
  • detail focused
  • communication skills
  • confidentiality
  • professionalism

Nice to have

  • campaign experience
  • law firm experience

Role summary

Empower is seeking a Deputy Chief of Staff to support the CEO and Chief of Staff in a fast-growing startup transforming the gig economy. This role involves managing strategic initiatives, legislative tracking, project management, copywriting, event planning, and supporting operations. The Deputy COS will work closely with senior leadership and external stakeholders like lobbyists and elected officials. The position requires a Bachelor's degree, 2-5 years of post-college experience, strong copywriting and organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Experience on Capitol Hill, campaigns, or law firms is a plus. This is an in-person role in McLean, Virginia.

Company Overview:

Empower is a fast-growing profitable startup that is on a mission to transform the gig economy, so that hard-working drivers can earn a sustainable living. We are seeking a highly motivated, polished, and detail-oriented Deputy Chief of Staff. If you want to be an integral member of a team that is disrupting Uber and cares about making a difference for gig economy workers, then we’d like to hear from you.

Role Overview:

As the Deputy COS at Empower you will work very closely with the Chief of Staff and the CEO to support the overall growth and success of Empower. You will work with various teams within the organization to ensure the CEO’s vision and directives are communicated and executed effectively. You will be tasked with creating copy, project management, legislative tracking, event management, supporting operations, and cross functional collaboration. You will work closely with Empower’s CEO and senior leadership.

This is an in-person role based out of McLean, Virginia.

Detailed Responsibilities:

  • Directly manage strategic initiatives targeted towards progressing the company’s legislative objectives including working directly with lobbyists, press, and elected officials

  • Work cross functionally to own and executive strategic company initiatives

  • Assist with the planning and execution of advocacy campaigns

  • Craft copy for hundreds of thousands (soon millions) of users

  • Assist in the hiring process by managing candidate pipelines and communication

  • Support the Chief of Staff in various tasks, including meeting preparation, managing the office, and managing the CEO’s schedule

  • Take ownership of special projects assigned by the CEO or Chief of Staff

Candidate Requirements:

  • Bachelor's or other 4-year degree

  • 2 - 5 years of post college professional experience (experience on the Hill, on a campaign or at a law firm are a plus)

  • Strong copywriting skills

  • Highly organized with a bias for action

  • Detail focused and able to manage multiple projects at once

  • Ability to thrive and adapt in a fast-paced startup environment

  • Strong communication skills

  • Maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding sensitive company information and executive discussions

  • Present yourself with the highest degree of professionalism

What Do We Offer?

  • Competitive Compensation: $85,000 - $115,000 base salary + equity + performance based bonus + benefits

  • Being part of a great team to better the lives of millions of people

  • Access to C-Suite and other senior team members across all departments

  • No dull or unchallenging days

  • Unlimited growth potential

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