Chief of Staff
Summary
Location: Sunnyvale, CA (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Category: Business Operations
About Terra AI
We are building the state-of-the-art AI platform for the discovery and development of clean energy and mineral resources. We bring the most advanced techniques in generative AI, foundation modeling, and autonomous decision optimization to tackle the most important problems in the geosciences. These systems can help more reliably identify critical resource deposits, more rapidly measure and characterize them, and design more efficient and sustainable production plans.
We are backed by Khosla Ventures and other leading venture investors. We are now looking to grow our small team to continue to mature our technology and support deployment with our world-class mineral and clean energy partners.
About the Role
This is a full-time, hybrid role for a Chief of Staff at Terra AI located in Sunnyvale, CA. The Chief of Staff will work closely with the company's CEO to provide operational support and drive strategic initiatives.
Key responsibilities include:
Strategic Planning & Execution (20%)
Partner with CEO in setting and executing the company's strategic goals
Define business development and sales strategy based on company level direction
Drive Special Projects & Initiatives (50%)
Drive sales pipeline processes including lead identification and outreach
Drive PR & Marketing initiatives across LinkedIn posts, company website & event coordination
Conduct research on market trends, competitors, and potential opportunities to inform strategic decisions.
Assist in preparing materials for internal team meetings, external board meetings and fundraising.
People & Operations (30%)
Support CEO in recruiting, on-boarding and retaining top talent
Drive on-going HR activities
Identify and implement improvements to enhance operational efficiency by streamlining processes, introducing new tools, or refining existing workflows
We are looking for someone who
Highly organized - ability to stay personally organized, ensure no balls are dropped and maintain a holistic view to prioritize effectively.
Able to drive tactical execution - effective at pushing things over finish line, project management skills, clear written and verbal communication skills, brings clarity to drive towards decisions
Entrepreneurial - bring spirit to promote speed & execution on the team. Willingness to jump in where needed. Able to work in ambiguous areas, identify and solve problems
Requirements
3+ years in a relevant role at early stage B2B / AI / Tech startup (Chief of Staff, Business Development, Sales & Partnerships, People, Operations)
Experience at high growth startup (post product-market fit) is a plus
B.S degree in related field is a must
Ability to come to co-working space (Sunnyvale, CA) 3 days / week is a must
Proven track record of managing complex projects and driving organizational initiatives.
Experience in Mineral Exploration & Mining or Geology is a plus
Why should you join us?
This is an incredible opportunity to be part of the foundation of a company and product. You will get to work with a fun team to deliver an incredibly valuable end to end product. You will receive a significant equity stake in the company. Additionally we offer a suite of benefits and perks, including
Company-subsidized medical, dental, & vision insurance plans.
Mental health support
401k plan with company matching
Flexible PTO plus company holidays
Annual company-wide winter break (December 24 - January 1)
Professional development budget to attend conferences or other events
One-time home-office set up stipend
Commuter benefits plan
Paid parental Leave
Terra AI is an equal opportunity employer. At Terra AI, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, because inclusion and diversity are essential to achieving our mission. We encourage you to apply if you are excited about Terra and this role even if your past experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description.
