Chief of Staff
Company is built as a native "vibe coding" platform; the role sits at a vibe-coding startup—not a coding role but embedded in that product context.
About the Role
Part-time Chief of Staff supporting the CEO at Jinba, responsible for driving strategic planning, leading cross-functional initiatives, and improving operational processes. The role is hybrid in San Francisco, requires at least 20 hours/week, and has a path to full-time conversion after a 3-month evaluation.
Job Description
Role
Chief of Staff to the CEO at a venture-backed startup. This part-time contract role (minimum 20 hours/week) combines strategy and execution: you will own high-impact problems, make decisions, and help the company scale with a clear path to full-time conversion after a mutual review at three months.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive strategic planning: own the quarterly planning process, track KPIs, and keep the company aligned on priorities.
- Fix operational bottlenecks: identify and implement solutions to improve how the company works, communicates, and ships.
- Lead cross-functional projects: manage high-priority initiatives that span multiple teams (market analysis, product launches, fundraise prep, etc.).
- Maximize the CEO’s time: manage priorities, prepare board and investor materials, and coordinate external engagements.
- Support hiring and culture: help recruit key roles and maintain a unified culture across San Francisco and Tokyo teams.
- Build the information edge: research competitors, market trends, and partnership opportunities to inform leadership decisions.
Requirements
- 2+ years in a high-performance environment such as top-tier management consulting, investment banking, or a Chief of Staff role at a high-growth startup.
- Proven track record managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders and delivering under pressure.
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to synthesize messy information into clear narratives.
- Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
- Native or bilingual proficiency in English.
Bonus Qualifications
- Prior experience as a founder or early employee at a venture-backed startup.
Mindset & Traits
- Ownership: treats problems as if it were your company and proactively solves them.
- Adaptability: comfortable with ambiguity and able to pivot between strategic, financial, and operational work.
- Discretion: able to handle sensitive information with integrity and maintain confidentiality.
Logistics
- Employment type: Part-time (Contract), hybrid in San Francisco.
- Time commitment: at least 20 hours per week with flexible scheduling.
- Compensation: based on experience. Path to full-time conversion after a 3-month mutual evaluation.