Chief of Staff

About Lunar Accel:

Lunar Accel is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and the premier, first-of-its-kind career accelerator for ambitious, early-career East and Southeast Asian American professionals who want to have an outsized impact on the world by becoming the next generation of executives, entrepreneurs, thought leaders, community organizers, and changemakers. Our past speakers have included Fortune 500 executives, exited venture-backed founders, and Michelin-star restaurant chef-owners. Check out www.lunaraccel.org for more information.

Summary:

Lunar Accel is hiring a part-time Chief of Staff (COS) to lead operational sustainability efforts for Lunar Accel's various programs, as well as day-to-day administrative tasks. This is an exciting opportunity to work directly with the Co-Founders, the Board of Directors, and the volunteer leadership team to operationalize existing programs, lead new initiatives, and manage year-round events and partnerships. The ideal candidate is passionate about AAPI leadership and empowerment, comfortable wearing multiple hats, and has a strong interest in pursuing a long-term career in nonprofits, NGOs, or think tanks.

Key Responsibilities

• Career Accelerator Program Management (spring): Operationalize/automate internal planning processes for our annual flagship career accelerator program
• Gala Development (fall): Execute upon vision as laid out by the Gala Committee
• Partnerships: Manage strategic relationships, e.g., with other nonprofits, venues, ERGs, etc.
• Business as Usual: Provide support on year-round events where needed

Qualifications

• Experience in program management, partnerships, event planning, and culture-building
• Passionate about AAPI leadership and empowerment
• Excellent written communication skills
• Self-starter, bias for action, and entrepreneurial mindset
• Experience with design tools such as Canva a plus
• Experience with website management platforms such as Squarespace a plus
• Experience/interest in leveraging AI tools a strong plus
• Prior experience in a nonprofit, NGO, or think tank a plus, but not required
• Preference for 2+ year duration of commitment

Working hours:

• This is a part-time role at 10 hours/week (may vary depending on season)
• Requires regular meetings on weekends (1-2 hours/weekend) and additional on-site staffing depending on event scheduling
• Possibility of converting to more hours/week depending on organization growth

Location

• While this role is primarily remote, candidates should be based in the New York City metro area
• Optionality to co-work out of WeWork near Times Square during select weekdays

Compensation:

• $20-35/hr depending on experience