Chief of Staff

Your responsibilities: Leadership & CEO SupportOwn the creation of high-impact executive communications - emails, presentations, talking points, and strategic memos - for CEO engagement with Board of Directors, MCH Group leadership, and key stakeholdersProactively manage CEO calendar, commitments, and follow-through across multiple channels, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks working alongside CEO's Executive AssistantAct as strategic bridge between CEO and broader leadership, ensuring smooth information flow and collaborationServe as central coordination point for strategic projects, connecting dots between CEO priorities and senior leader executionPrepare comprehensive briefing packages and strategic talking points for every high-stakes meeting, arming the CEO with context and clear objectivesServe as trusted advisor and sounding board, providing counsel on strategic decisions and organizational challengesRelentlessly track critical deadlines and organizational commitments, surfacing obstacles early and driving resolutionExecutive Committee Meeting Management & CommunicationsDesign and facilitate Executive Committee Team meetings - building agendas, preparing materials and capturing decisions and action itemsImplement executive reporting systems (5-15 reports, personnel scorecards) that create visibility and drive accountability for the CEOCollaborate with Communications function on Global Team Calls and Leadership Team Calls, ensuring meetings provide clarity and the information needed for teams to achieve goals and objectivesNavigate the complexity of coordinating across multiple time zones for our geographically dispersed leadership teamBoard of Directors and MCH RelationsOwn Board of Directors meeting preparation - presentations, agendas, and supporting materials - ensuring governance excellence and strategic alignmentCreate compelling materials for MCH Group Management Team meetings that clearly communicate Art Basel's strategy, performance, and needsCollaborate with MCH Group Services on cross-functional initiatives, maintaining strong parent company relationshipsDesign innovation packs and VIP experiences for Board members at Art Basel fairs, showcasing key highlights and milestones during during fair weeksStrategic Project LeadershipNavigate sensitive organizational changes with diplomacy and strategic foresight, managing executive transitions and team reorganizationsIn conjunction with the Director of People & Culture support the the performance review process for CEO direct reports - preparing materials for CEO to deliver review, written reviews for input into HR system, and managing timelinesPartner with external consultants on strategic projects, driving timelines, stakeholder alignment, and quality deliverablesChampion new organizational systems and tools (project management platforms, reporting frameworks) that increase efficiency and visibilitySpot organizational bottlenecks early and develop concrete solutions to unblock progressCommunications & Stakeholder EngagementPartner with Global Head of Communications to define organization-wide messaging strategy, cadence, and contentServe as central coordination point for strategic projects, connecting dots between CEO priorities and senior leader executionBuild trusted relationships across internal and external stakeholders to unlock collaboration and accelerate key initiativesPresentation Development & Materials CreationTransform information and first draft presentations from across teams into board-ready presentations with sharp narratives and professional polishBuild comprehensive workshop materials - agendas, presentations, and documentation - that enable productive leadership sessionsYour profile: 10+ years of progressive experience with at least 3-5 years as Chief of Staff, in strategic operations, or supporting C-suite executives in complex, fast-paced environmentsTrack record of leading transformational projects and organizational change initiatives Experience managing board relations and parent company dynamics, with comfort navigating complex governance structuresExceptional writer and communicator who can distill complexity into compelling executive-level narrativesMaster orchestrator who can juggle multiple high-stakes priorities without dropping ballsSophisticated stakeholder manager who builds trust and influence at all levels - from investors to new hiresStrategic thinker with business acumen and sound judgment on complex decisionsHighly organized with obsessive attention to detail and absolute discretion with confidential informationProficient in presentation tools, project management software, and collaborative platformsExperience working across global teams and navigating multiple time zonesCultural fluency and passion for the arts - you understand what makes Art Basel uniqueFlexible and adaptable, comfortable with ambiguity and rapid priority shifts Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Strategy/Planning Industries Artists and Writers and Events Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Art Basel by 2x Get notified about new Chief of Staff jobs in New York, United States. 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