Chief of Staff (GTM-focused)

What we're looking for:

We are seeking an exceptional strategic operator with experience as a former founder or with significant experience in a high-growth, VC-backed environment. You must have deep political fluency, with a proven track record of working within government, running campaigns, or in legislative offices, and understand how to navigate political budgeting and influence line items. You are an operationally obsessive systems-builder, proficient with GTM tooling like Clay and Apollo, an expert in CRM architecture, and have a natural fluency with AI/LLMs to automate and scale processes.

What you'll do:

• Own our political intelligence strategy to drive sales by mapping political landscapes, tracking budgets, and tailoring messaging for key government stakeholders.
• Build and manage the entire GTM operations infrastructure using tools like Clay, Apollo, and our CRM (Attio) to systematically reach and engage with top government targets.
• Design and execute high-impact events that connect Emerge graduates with elected officials, turning these engagements into a lead generation and contract renewal engine.
• Manage key relationships with correctional facilities, employer partners, and government agencies, ensuring accountability and smooth operational execution.
• Oversee core financial operations, including funder reporting, invoicing, and budget tracking to ensure the company's financial health.
• Act as the co-founders' operational backbone, taking ownership of strategic projects and solving complex problems across sales, partnerships, and operations.