Chief of Staff

Job Description

Job Description

Experience Level: Recent MBA Graduate

Location: Somerville, MA (Hybrid)
Company: RISE Robotic s
Employment Type: Full-Time

We’re seeking a mission-aligned, action-oriented Chief of Staff to work directly with our CEO to execute strategic priorities and keep the company moving forward. This is a unique opportunity to step into a pivotal role at a fast-growing startup and gain exposure to every function of the business—from product to fundraising to operations.

• Serve as the CEO’s right hand: translate ideas into action, manage follow-ups, and help turn strategic decisions into executed projects
• Lead cross-functional initiatives: identify gaps across departments (product, finance, operations) and drive high-priority projects to completion
• Own company-wide operating cadence: plan and run leadership meetings, all-hands, weekly check-ins, and post-mortems with clarity and consistency
• Manage internal communications: ensure the right people get the right information at the right time; write and organize docs, updates, and agendas
• Build and maintain external relationships: assist with fundraising, investor updates, and grant applications; draft decks, memos, and materials
• Support team performance and culture: design offsites, events, and rituals; help resolve friction points across the org; serve as a sounding board for leaders
• Track strategic priorities: keep tabs on company goals, product milestones, and fundraising goals—and help unblock momentum when things stall
• Act as a utility player: step in where needed—whether that’s running a vendor call, refining a pitch deck, managing a budget, or planning a demo day

Requirements

• A recent MBA graduate with 3–7 years of prior experience in product, operations, or finance—preferably in industrial, cleantech, or hardware sectors
• Undergraduate degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or similar technical background preferred)
• A systems thinker who can zoom out to connect dots across functions and zoom in to ship projects with precision
• Comfortable working directly with executives and cross-functional teams—you lead through influence, not authority
• Excellent written and verbal communicator who brings structure to ambiguity and clarity to complexity
• Deeply organized, proactive, and resourceful—you don't wait to be asked; you see what needs doing and make it happen
• Experience in fast-paced startup or innovation environments; you know how to thrive amidst ambiguity
• Passionate about building a sustainable, impactful future and contributing to zero-emission innovation

Bonus Points

• Experience working directly with a CEO or executive team
• Familiarity with non-dilutive funding or government grants

Benefits

The Chief of Staff is the force multiplier for our CEO and leadership team. You’ll gain visibility into every aspect of growing a startup, make an outsized impact from day one, and help bring zero-emission machines into the real world. This is a role for a future founder, operator, or investor.