Join us as the founding Chief of Staff to the Executive Director

Key Responsibilities

As Chief of Staff, you’ll be a force-multiplier and thought partner to the Executive Director. You’ll build programs, resources, and culture. You’ll help turn vision into execution and impact as we grow a bold new organization that identifies, ignites, and challenges gifted young people across North Carolina.

  • Power the Programs: Bring our academic enrichment and leadership development programs to life — from early design and recruitment of educators and students to evaluation strategy and seamless execution of in-person and virtual events, cohorts, stipends, and more.

  • Build the Foundation: Design the systems and rhythms that make a young organization run smoothly – from goal setting and budgeting, to impact measurement and communication with community partners.

  • Lead What’s Next: Own strategic projects that shape our path — whether that’s launching a new pilot, writing a key grant, or rethinking how we work.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in ambiguity, learns quickly, and wants to play a formative role in building an organization from the ground up and scaling it quickly in the years ahead.

Ideal Candidate

Exponential Scholars is seeking an energetic and entrepreneurial Chief of Staff to the founding Executive Director. The ideal candidate is someone who wants to improve the lives of students across North Carolina, especially those who are furthest from opportunities today.


You are:

  • Entrepreneurial. Eager to launch new initiatives, a builder

  • Curious. Sharp, fond of learning, and comfortable challenging the status-quo

  • Ambitious. Self-motivated to hit big goals. Maybe you want to be a founder or CEO one day

  • High throughput. Hard working, resilient, multi-tasker. You deliver high quality work while moving quickly

  • Coachable. Show growth mindset, eager for mentorship and feedback

  • Passionate about improving lives of students in North Carolina

Details

  • Position: Chief of Staff

  • Location: Local to Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill + surrounding area

  • Reports To: Holly May, Executive Director

  • Compensation: $3,000 - $4,000/month, depending on experience

  • Start Date: As soon as possible (Summer 2025) 

  • Employment Type: Full-Time* (we are willing to consider creative options, such as interns or contractors)

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