[Hiring] Chief of Staff to the CEO @Mozilla

Role Description

The Chief of Staff role exists to extend the CEO’s reach inside the organization and make that outward focus possible. Reporting directly to the CEO, you’ll serve as the CEO’s strategic partner, internal proxy, and trusted extension of their leadership.

• Hold the CEO’s strategic agenda and translate priorities into organizational alignment.
• Represent the CEO internally where needed and make decisions on their behalf within clearly delegated authority.
• Determine what reaches the CEO and prepare them for consequential moments.
• Partner strategically with other members of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT).
• Work closely with the CEO’s Executive Program Manager to align the CEO’s time, priorities, and commitments.
• Partner with the Foundation’s Investment Committee and its advisors to keep focus on strategic priorities.

Qualifications

• Significant, verifiable experience as a strategic partner at CEO or executive-team level.
• Experience working across multiple legal entities is a plus.
• A proven record of driving complex, cross-functional priorities from idea to execution.
• Exceptional judgment and discretion in handling confidential information.
• Demonstrated ability to influence without formal authority.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and strategic problem-solving skills.
• Disciplined prioritization and agility to manage long-term and time-sensitive issues.
• Direct experience supporting Board governance, fundraising, or high-stakes external relationships.
• A track record of doing high-impact work out of the spotlight.
• A demonstrated commitment to Mozilla Foundation’s mission.
• The ability to work across time zones and occasionally outside standard working hours.
• Comfortable traveling for Board meetings and major events.

Requirements

• Serve as the CEO’s thought partner in developing and refining strategic priorities.
• Direct the CEO’s time toward strategy, external relationships, and high-consequence decisions.
• Filter significant shifts in strategy and ensure the CEO is prepared for meetings.
• Maintain a current view of the CEO’s top priorities and surface conflicts early.
• Enable the ELT to operate as one team around the CEO’s priorities.
• Represent the CEO’s position in internal discussions and make decisions within delegated authority.
• Ensure the CEO is fully prepared for Board meetings and external engagements.
• Identify external opportunities that warrant the CEO’s attention.
• Steward alignment between the Investment Committee’s work and the Foundation’s strategy.

Benefits

• Private Medical Insurance
• Extended Sick Leave
• Global Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Retirement Plan contributions
• Paid Time Off: 20 days annual leave + sick days and your birthday
• Company Holidays + EOY Shutdown
• Wellness budget
• Professional Development budget
• Top up program for Pregnancy and Parental leaves