Chief of Staff

Aces • Full-time • Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, US • $80k - $110k / year • 4m ago

**Disclaimer: Recent graduates and entry-level applicants are welcome to apply!**

Overview:

Aces is a private community for the top 100 investors in venture capital. Think of us as a social club, but exclusively for world-class venture capital investors. Our goal is to help our members build deep, life-long relationships with each other.

The Community:

Aces has accepted our 100 members so far, which include principals, partners and GPs from top-tier funds like A16Z, Khosla, Menlo, GV, Lightspeed, and more. Our members help collectively manage over $250B.
We’re a digital-first members' club that curates private calls, guest Q&As, and more. Once a month, we host dinners in our members' homes in NY, SF, and LA. Once a year, we organize a community-wide trip.

Your Role:

As the 'Chief of Staff' to our founder, you'll be second-in-command helping to support the day-to-day operations of the community, including managing event planning, programming, logistics, admin, and more. This is a versatile role for a true generalist who loves working with people.

What You'll Own:

1. Community & Member Relations

a.) Building Relationships:

Develop strong friendships and build rapport with members.
Act as the primary point of contact for member inquiries and feedback.

b.) Member Merch & Gifts:

Design incredible member merch, thank you gifts, and other branded items.
Help manage sending out birthday gifts, yearly holiday letters to members, etc.

c.) Engagement Initiatives:

Spark meaningful conversations in group chats and forums.
Organize and participate in feedback calls and interviews with members.

2. Event Planning & Coordination.

a.) Monthly Social Events:

Create and plan fun, engaging monthly events (e.g., private poker workshops).
Coordinate with chefs, venues, photographers, and other vendors.
Ensure smooth execution and high attendance for each event.

b.) Annual Trip:

Design and oversee the coordination of our yearly trip.
Manage event planners and team members involved in the trip.
Handle logistics, scheduling, and vendor relationships.

3. Admin & Support

a.) Newsletter Management:

Collect monthly updates from the group.
Compile, design, and send out a member newsletter using tools like Canva.

b.) Accounting & Billing:

Communicate with accountants regarding payroll, taxes, and other financial matters.
Ensure all member payments are processed, receipts are sent, and subscriptions are updated.

c.) Scheduling & Logistics

Set up calendar invites and reminders for digital and in-person events.
Manage the onboarding & off-boarding process for new members, including creating member decks.

"You're the kind of person who can get along with anyone, is naturally organized, proactive, and type A. You enjoy the intricate details of making something great, and you'd rather spend a week doing 100 little things than just one big thing. You're super responsive when people email or text you, and you're naturally hospitality-minded."

Bonus: You’re familiar with tools like Notion, Airtable, Canva, Google Calendar, etc.

Benefits:

Health, Vision and Dental Insurance.
Unlimited time off.
Competitive compensation.
Company wide performance bonus.

Compensation: $80k/year.

Location: Los Angeles, CA. Hybrid in office 2-3 days per week.