Walrus Foundation is hiring a Chief of Staff

About the Role

This role is responsible for enabling executive effectiveness through strategic planning, operational coordination, and high-impact project leadership across the organization.

Responsibilities

  • Lead strategic planning processes and long-term vision development
  • Coordinate key initiatives across departments to ensure execution
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership
  • Identify operational inefficiencies and recommend improvements
  • Manage cross-functional projects with measurable outcomes
  • Facilitate communication between teams and senior leaders
  • Prepare leadership for board meetings and major presentations
  • Track progress on organizational priorities and milestones
  • Develop frameworks for decision-making and resource allocation
  • Support crisis management and rapid response efforts
  • Evaluate new opportunities aligned with mission objectives
  • Synthesize input from stakeholders into actionable plans
  • Drive accountability for strategic deliverables
  • Oversee special assignments from the executive team
  • Enhance internal processes for scalability
  • Monitor external trends affecting organizational strategy
  • Build relationships across departments to foster collaboration
  • Translate high-level goals into operational plans
  • Ensure alignment between departments and leadership
  • Act as a liaison during organizational transitions
  • Support talent strategy in coordination with leadership
  • Manage sensitive information with discretion
  • Promote data-driven decision-making across teams
  • Escalate risks and opportunities to executives
  • Maintain executive calendars and priorities

Compensation

Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits package

Work Arrangement

Hybrid work model with flexibility based on role needs

Team

Collaborative leadership environment focused on mission impact

About Us

We are a global philanthropy dedicated to addressing systemic challenges through strategic grantmaking, advocacy, and cross-sector collaboration. Our work spans climate resilience, equitable access to technology, and democratic integrity. We operate with a lean central team and partner with organizations worldwide to amplify impact.

Culture and Values

We value integrity, bold thinking, and sustained commitment to justice. Team members are expected to act with humility, challenge assumptions, and prioritize long-term change over short-term wins. We foster a culture of learning, where feedback is direct and growth is continuous.

Growth Opportunities

This role offers exposure to high-level strategy, global initiatives, and executive decision-making. The Chief of Staff will shape internal practices and influence the direction of a growing organization committed to transformative change.

Available for qualified candidates

Required Skills
NotionSlackExecutive SupportStrategic PlanningOperations ManagementProject ManagementCommunicationStakeholder ManagementProcess ImprovementTeam Leadership
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Walrus Foundation
The Walrus Foundation's mission is to advance the adoption of the Walrus decentralized storage and retrieval platform. It aims to make decentralized storage a native part of every developer's toolkit.
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Posted 10 months ago