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Chief of Staff

About us

At Pareto.AI, we’re on a mission to enable top talent around the world to participate in the development of cutting-edge AI models.

In coming years, AI models will transform how we work and create thousands of new AI training jobs for skilled talent around the world. We’ve joined forces with top AI and crowd researchers at Anthropic, Character.AI, Imbue, Stanford, and UPenn to build a fair and ethical platform for AI developers to collaborate with domain experts to train bespoke AI models.

As a fully remote and global venture-backed startup headquartered in San Francisco, we have a 20-member core team and a 150-member operations team.

About this role

As the Chief of Staff at Pareto, you will play a pivotal role in driving the company's strategic initiatives and ensuring operational excellence. Working closely with our Founder, Phoebe Yao, and area leads, you will help shape company culture, streamline processes, and facilitate effective communication across all levels of the organization.

You will be the right hand to our Founder, enabling her to focus on scaling the business by handling critical day-to-day operations, managing key projects, and serving as a liaison between departments. Your contributions will be instrumental in Pareto’s achievement of our mission and goals.

You’d be a great fit at Pareto if you:

Are passionate about the future of human work in a rapidly changing AI landscape
Value dedicated teamwork, respect, and curiosity, as well as navigating communication in cross-functional, culturally diverse environments.
Excel at breaking down complex business challenges, offering creative solutions, and collaborating seamlessly with cross-functional teams.
Love rapid iteration and delivering results

What you’ll do:

Be the right hand to our Founder, enabling her to focus on scaling the business by handling critical day-to-day operations, managing key projects, and serving as a liaison between departments
Build and run Pareto’s operational excellence system by defining processes and building operational infrastructure across our entire organization
Diagnose and ensure accountability for Pareto’s objectives by partnering with teams to set KPIs and achieve their goals

What you’ll need:

Based in San Francisco or willing to relocate
3+ years of experience in management consulting and/or running ops in a startup
Proven track record of managing cross-functional projects and driving teams towards operational excellence
Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and take initiative
Proficiency with project management tools

Nice to have:

Previous experience in both management consulting and a high growth startup
Familiarity with the AI industry
Proficiency with our specific project management tools: Coda, Linear
Experience with fundraising and investor relations

You’ll really stand out if you have:

Previous experience as a founder/co-founder

More about this opportunity:

Ground floor opportunity at a venture-backed startup
International and dynamic work environment with flat hierarchies and space for ownership
Challenging and diverse projects for continuous growth.
Competitive salary and equity package.
Annual stipend to support home office needs.
Medical insurance reimbursement.
While we have been a remote-first company with a global team, we are expanding our base of operations in San Francisco and expect an office somewhere in the Financial District sometime in early 2025. Given the high-level of partnership with our Founder, we expect our Chief of Staff to be in our SF office 3-4 days a week.

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What You Should Know About Chief of Staff, Pareto.AI

At Pareto.AI, we’re on an exhilarating quest to shape the future of AI, and we're on the lookout for our next Chief of Staff to join our vibrant team in San Francisco! As a key player in our mission, you’ll work hand in hand with our visionary Founder, Phoebe Yao, to drive strategic initiatives and ensure our operations run like a well-oiled machine. Imagine being the trusted right-hand, where your insights and skills will directly contribute to scaling our innovative platform that's empowering top talent globally. You’ll have an opportunity to shape our company culture, enhance communication, and streamline processes across our diverse teams. With your keen ability to tackle complex challenges and nurture dedicated teamwork, you’ll help foster an environment of creativity and initiative while managing crucial projects that propel us forward. We value curiosity, respect, and diversity, so if you thrive in dynamic, cross-functional teams and enjoy the thrill of delivering results in a fast-paced environment, this could be your perfect fit. We’re looking for someone with over three years of experience in management consulting or operations in a startup, a proven track record in project management, and the ability to work independently. If you have a background in AI or previous startup experience, that’s a bonus! Join us at Pareto.AI, where you can expect not just a job, but a chance to make an impact in the ever-evolving landscape of AI while enjoying competitive pay and an innovative work culture. We can’t wait for you to be part of our journey!

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What are the main responsibilities of the Chief of Staff at Pareto.AI?

The Chief of Staff at Pareto.AI is pivotal in driving strategic initiatives, managing critical operations, and facilitating communication across departments. Responsibilities include partnering with the Founder to ensure operational excellence, overseeing key projects, and building Pareto’s operational infrastructure, while also defining processes to achieve company goals.