Chief of Staff

Carolina Solar Services

. Partner with the CEO and leadership team to frame and solve important business challenges .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeDurham • North Carolina • United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical and organizational capabilities to structure complex problems, conduct research, and develop actionable recommendations. Proficient in managing competing priorities and coordinating across teams to drive business performance and operational efficiency.

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Analytical ThinkingProject ManagementStakeholder CoordinationAI Tools ProficiencyBusiness Operations

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisResearch MethodologyProject CoordinationPerformance EvaluationWorkflow Management

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailJudgmentCommunicationProblem-SolvingOrganizational Skills

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with the CEO and leadership team to frame and solve important business challenges
Conduct research, analyze business performance and relevant data, and synthesize findings to inform growth, operations, and organizational decisions
Prepare materials that distill complex information into clear options and recommended actions
Own high-priority initiatives identified by the CEO
Translate strategic objectives into clear plans, responsibilities, and measurable outcomes
Coordinate with leadership and other parts of the organization to resolve issues and drive progress across functional boundaries
Address emerging business challenges with structure, analytical thinking, and a bias to action
Help the CEO prioritize time and attention across competing demands
Design and coordinate the CEO's operating rhythm, including leadership meetings, planning sessions, and periodic reviews
Track the CEO's priorities, commitments, deadlines, and follow-up actions
Coordinate scheduling, meetings, travel, and changing priorities
Leverage AI tools and automation to increase efficiency
Prepare the CEO for key meetings through agendas, background materials, open questions, and desired outcomes
Support communications and presentations on behalf of the CEO

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong ability to structure and simplify complex problems, conduct research, analyze data, and develop practical recommendations
Ability to understand business performance, evaluate opportunities and trade-offs, and develop analyses in support of critical business decisions
Demonstrated experience managing complex projects, coordinating multiple stakeholders, and delivering results
Strong experience managing competing priorities, complex schedules, meetings, communications, and detailed follow-through
Demonstrated comfort with productivity tools and experience using AI and automation to improve efficiency, research, analysis, communications, and workflow management
Experience in management consulting, project management, business operations, or a Chief of Staff role preferred
Exceptional organization, judgment, and attention to detail
Ability to work across teams and functional boundaries
Ability to handle sensitive information responsibly and exercise sound judgment

Benefits

Comp & perks

401k (with 3% Company contribution; eligible after 120 days)
Medical insurance (with the Company covering 80% of the employee premium and 20% of spouse and/or dependent premiums; eligible after 30 days)
Dental, vision, and life insurance (eligible after 30 days)
Paid time off (beginning with approximately 1 day per month and increasing with each year of service)
Paid holidays (7 days annually)
Paid sick leave (4 days annually)
Paid parental leave (4 paid weeks; eligible after 1 year of service)
Paid professional development opportunities
Paid Solar Sabbaticals (extended period off for every three years of service)
Reimbursement for work-related travel at GSA rates
Long term disability insurance coverage
Laptop, cell phone, and unlimited data plan (most roles)