Company description

Studio ATAO (āh-tào, stands for all together at once) is an award-winning, 501(c)3 nonprofit defining more equitable standards for the food, beverage, and hospitality industry through community-informed research, education, and programming.

We are on a mission to make social justice relevant, accessible, and actionable to everyone in the FBH industry. Our vision is to cultivate a food, beverage, and hospitality industry that empowers and nourishes everyone within and around it.

Job description

Are you passionate about social justice, extremely organized and detailed-oriented, and comfortable managing many different workstreams with multiple stakeholders? Come join our team at Studio ATAO! 

 

We are hiring a Chief of Staff who will work closely with the entire team to oversee external relationships, internal operations, and long-term strategy. This role is a combination of operations and project management, working closely with each department Head to collaboratively problem-solve and move forward the Studio’s internal initiatives.

 

Responsibilities: 

• Work with the Executive Director to manage external relationships

1. 1. Co-lead business development, client events, sponsorships, partnerships
   2. Draft client proposals and contracts
   3. Manage the client experience and the logistics of custom events

• Work with each department Head to support project management and execution of respective workstreams

1. 1. Build operational processes where needed to support existing and future projects
   2. Codify metrics and learnings into shareable documents
   3. Create materials needed to facilitate meetings
   4. Organize internal documentation and ensure best practices for team communication 

• Manage fundraising campaigns and donor relations

1. 1. Update donor records and follow-up with Patreon cancellations/declines  
   2. Send out annual donor tax letters 
   3. Brainstorm and coordinate annual fundraising campaigns (e.g. crowdfunding campaigns, Patreon) 

• Collaborate with the Executive Director on grant applications

1. 1. Write and edit application proposals, when needed
   2. Manage grant application tracker and update with new grant opportunities 

• Oversee search optimization and traffic for the organization

1. 1. Update and maintain ads under Google Ads Grant 
   2. Make improvements to Studio website SEO 
   3. Oversee advertising campaigns across multiple platforms

• Oversee general operational and administrative needs 

1. 1. Set up and maintain organization software (Notion, Google Drive)
   2. Update and monitor the annual budget to reduce/limit costs 
   3. Create standard operating procedures and document templates when needed
   4. Research legal restrictions and provide support on corporate/legal matters 
   5. Assist in hiring processes and onboard new team members
   6. Oversee general volunteers and fellows

 

Formal Requirements:

A strong candidate will have the following skills and qualifications: 

1. Planning and project management experience
2. Excellent communication and diplomacy skills to effectively communicate and manage a fully remote team
3. Comfortable working with external stakeholders and proactively considering their needs
4. Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to synthesize large amounts of information
5. Flexibility with changing job needs and the ability to prioritize 
6. A quick and eager learner who enjoys problem-solving and finding creative solutions
7. Software management experience, especially with Notion, Google Drive, and fundraising platforms

 

Prior experience within the food, beverage, hospitality industry is desired; experience in nonprofit operations, people management, business development, and fundraising is a big plus. We are a small organization and in particular want individuals who have a can-do attitude in both thinking strategically and executing tactically. 

Compensation this position is : hourly, $20/hr + Location job can be done remotely Application instructions DeadlineAugust 31, 2022