Part-Time Chief of Staff (100% Remote)

The Mom Project is excited to partner with a human-centered design firm that works with nonprofits, foundations, city government, and businesses to make cities better places for the people who live in them. They use a design thinking approach in their work, always designing with, not for. Good service design improves the user’s experience and, in turn, builds trust. They help community leaders identify opportunities for innovation, gather insights, design effective solutions, and measure the impact of their work.

Job Description

They are searching for a part-time Chief of Staff who can support the day to day operations of the company's founder. The ideal candidate will have project management experience as well as administrative support skills. They will be comfortable handling administrative tasks like scheduling, note taking, and sending follow up emails with action items to stakeholders and team members. They will be expected to prepare and present progress updates to team members on a regular basis.

Objectives of this Role

• Lead projects from requirements definition through implementation, identifying schedules, scopes, budget estimations, and project implementation plans
• Coordinate internal and external resources, ensuring projects remain within scope, schedule, and defined budgets
• Analyze project progress and, when necessary, adapt scope and timelines to ensure that project team adheres to project requirements
• Establish and maintain relationships with appropriate client stakeholders, providing regular contact on project status and changes

Skills and Qualifications

• Self-motivated and independent, can identify areas of need and solve problems as they arise
• Project management experience, working with internal and external partners
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Strong attention to detail

Compensation

Pay is commensurate with experience. The hourly range is $22 and $30 - benefits are not included. This company is based in Detroit, MI but this role is open to talent working remotely outside of the Detroit area.