Fractional Chief of Staff

About Plug In Ventures

Plug In Ventures is the center point for inclusion in the tech ecosystem. Our mission is to empower and elevate underrepresented founders—especially Black and Brown entrepreneurs—through structured programming, access to capital, and strategic mentorship. As a 10-year-old LA-based accelerator, we drive founder success through our Plug In Tech Accelerator, Power Huddles, and our growing national community.

We are agile, ambitious, and community-driven. We're now seeking a fractional Chief of Staff to serve as a force multiplier for the CEO and leadership team—someone who thrives in high-growth, impact-driven environments and can help sharpen our operations, amplify our reach, and deepen our impact.

Role Overview

The Chief of Staff will work closely with the CEO and executive leadership to align strategy and execution across programs, operations, fundraising, and growth initiatives. This is a highly cross-functional role responsible for driving key organizational priorities forward, solving operational challenges, and managing strategic projects across multiple workstreams.

You will help steer Plug In’s next phase of growth—including geographic expansion (NYC/Atlanta), evolution of our accelerator, and building sustainable revenue/fundraising streams.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Execution

• Operationalize the company’s mission at local and national levels, especially around the DIY Accelerator and updated Pre-Series A track.
• Translate big-picture goals into clear roadmaps and success metrics.
• Develop and implement KPIs, scorecards, and feedback loops to measure progress.

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Program Oversight & Optimization

• Partner with the CEO to refine and scale our programming—ensuring it’s high-impact, consistent, and measurable.
• Help source and onboard a contract Program Manager for the next accelerator cohort.
• Lead post-program strategies to connect founders with capital, mentorship, and resources.

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Capital & Fundraising Strategy

• Develop and execute a capital access roadmap for founders to meet funding goals before year-end.
• Support identification and onboarding of a Director of Advancement & External Affairs.
• Contribute to development of a long-term fundraising and revenue model (donations platform, partnerships, etc.).

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Internal Ops & Team Management

• Assess and recommend org structure changes to meet evolving program and team needs.
• Lead internal ops projects (e.g., team development, 10th anniversary planning, board retreat).
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and excellence.

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Market Expansion & Strategic Projects

• Lead GTM research and planning for new markets (NYC, Atlanta).
• Conduct competitive/landscape analysis and articulate Plug In’s unique value prop.
• Project manage special initiatives and serve as thought partner to the CEO.

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About You

• Proven operator with experience as a Chief of Operations, Director of Ops, or strategic project lead in a startup, accelerator, nonprofit, or tech environment.
• Strategic thinker with strong executional chops—you can zoom out to set vision and zoom in to get things done.
• Relationship-driven leader with exceptional communication and organizational skills.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and quick to take ownership of challenges.
• Passionate about tech, entrepreneurship, and advancing equity in innovation ecosystems.
• Tech-savvy and fluent with platforms like Google Docs, WordPress, Mailchimp, Canva, and project management tools.
• Bonus: experience running ad campaigns (FB, Twitter/X, LinkedIn), and/or interest in digital media.

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Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years experience in operations, strategy, or program leadership.
• Strong writing, project management, planning skills, ability to meet tight deadlines, and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Must be a builder and problem-solver—able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Deep passion for serving Black and Brown founders and creating inclusive systems.

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Compensation & How to Apply

Please send your resume, salary requirements, and a short cover letter to info@pluginventures.co. Include:

• Availability for interviews
• 2–3 professional references
• Desired start date

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Salary Range: $150 to $200 per hour

  Competitive; based on experience and time commitment (fractional vs. full-time)