Join Archive in our mission to change consumer shopping behavior for the better. If you think humans buy too much stuff and throw too much away, then this problem is for you. As the leading technology platform for branded resale, we now power circular businesses for 50+ brands globally including The North Face, New Balance, Dr. Marten’s, Oscar de la Renta, Faherty, and more.
We are growing our team of highly motivated, forward-thinking individuals to help build the most delightful user experience for shopping used items, and the software to help brands make this a significant part of their business. If this mission speaks to you, come join us as we grow our share of the booming second hand market—projected to grow 3X faster than the overall global apparel market and to hit $350 Billion globally by 2028.
We are seeking a highly driven and adaptable Chief of Staff to work alongside our CEO as a trusted partner. In this role, you will ensure strategic initiatives are executed efficiently, operational gaps are addressed, and the CEO’s time is optimized for the highest priorities.
This is a unique opportunity for a motivated individual to take on a high-impact, cross-functional role at a high-growth, early-stage startup.
Key Responsibilities
- Run the company’s operating cadence, including all-hands meetings, annual planning, and company off-sites, while identifying and resolving operational inefficiencies.
- Surface important company decisions and help structure and drive alignment within the leadership team.
- Monitor team dynamics, raising potential issues and opportunities for improvement to the CEO and leadership team.
- Collaborate with the CEO to maximize her effectiveness by shaping priorities, anticipating needs, and guiding strategic decisions.
- Oversee the CEO’s time management and work with her EA to ensure her calendar is optimized and focused on high-leverage activities.
- Own investor relations, preparing board materials, pitch decks, and ensuring strategic communications are compelling and polished.
- Define, lead, and execute high-priority, cross-functional projects with board-level impact on a quarterly basis.
About You
- Structured problem solver: You can take complex, messy problems and add structure to drive towards a decision.
- High EQ and IQ: You are sharp, kind, and an outstanding communicator.
- Entrepreneurial and action-oriented: you don’t hesitate to roll up your sleeves and get things done. You don’t shy away from ambiguity and paving your own path forward.
- Comfortable being direct: you confidently speak up, provide constructive feedback, and challenge ideas thoughtfully.
- Trustworthy and discreet: you handle sensitive information with the utmost care and maintain accountability.
Skills & Experience
- 2–6 years of experience in management consulting, investment banking or high-growth startups.
- Strong Excel and analytical skills, with a demonstrated ability to build and interpret data-driven insights.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a sharp eye for detail.
- Proven ability to manage cross-functional projects and implement processes that improve operational efficiency.
What Success Looks Like in 90 Days
- Develop a clear understanding of Archive’s operations, culture, and strategy, identifying inefficiencies and proposing solutions.
- Take ownership of meeting cadences, ensuring agendas, takeaways, and follow-ups are optimized.
- Support in structuring key decisions and analyzing potential scenarios.
- Improve internal processes, including team documentation and resources, to enhance company-wide alignment.
- Optimize the CEO’s time, enabling her to focus on high-impact priorities.
- Collaborate with the leadership team to maintain alignment on Archive’s strategic direction.
- Begin executing special projects with measurable, board-level impact.
Compensation varies based on a variety of factors which include (but aren’t limited to) role level, skills and competencies, qualifications, knowledge, and experience. In addition to base pay, certain roles are eligible for equity as well, and all employees are eligible for a full benefits package including employee and dependent healthcare and 401(k) enrollment. Our team of over 50 employees is currently remote-first, with an office in NYC and optional in-person work for those located in the area. We have company offsites twice a year to bring the full team together in person, and occasional travel is expected as part of the job.
Archive is a Series B company backed by lauded investors including Lightspeed Venture Partners, Energize Capital, and Bain Capital Ventures. We prize an inclusive and transparent culture, and remain true to our values in everything we do. We were honored as Fast Company’s #2 Most Innovative Company in Retail in 2024, and continue to challenge ourselves to change consumer shopping behavior for the better.
We consider applicants of all backgrounds. If you are excited about what we’re building but don't meet some of the criteria above, please don’t let that discourage you from applying. Please note, we are unable to accept applications from candidates outside of the US at this time.
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Last updated on Jan 3, 2025