Chief of Staff

Senior Project Manager /

Chief of Staff Industry:

Health and Wellness/Supplements Location:

Marina del Rey, CA (On-site, Mon-Fri), Local candidates only

Compensation:

Up to $125,000 + spot bonus eligibility

Employment Type:

Temp-to-Hire or Direct Hire Overview We are partnering with a well-established, mission-driven natural health and wellness company based in Marina del Rey to place a Senior Project Manager / Chief of Staff supporting their long-tenured CEO. This is a newly created role designed to bring dedicated, high-level operational support to the executive office. This is a unique opportunity to work closely with a hands-on, values-driven leader and play a meaningful role in shaping how the organization operates. This is not a traditional EA role. The right person will function as a strategic partner, systems builder, and trusted right hand to the CEO, blending project management, operational oversight, and executive support into one seat. Key Responsibilities Organize and manage the executive office ecosystem, creating systems and processes that allow the CEO to operate at full effectiveness Own project management across cross-functional initiatives from initiation through completion Prepare the CEO for meetings, manage follow-ups, and act as a gatekeeper for his time and calendar Coordinate with the leadership team, including the Chief of Marketing on ongoing priorities and deliverables Identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements across the organization Handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain strict confidentiality at all times Ideal Candidate Calm, humble, and emotionally intelligent, no ego, collaborative by nature Highly organized with a solutions-first mindset and the ability to take projects from start to finish independently Comfortable operating in a fast-moving, unstructured environment where priorities can shift Steady and reliable with a track record of tenure and trust in previous roles Background in wellness, natural products, consumer goods, or similar mission-aligned industries is a plus but not required Requirements 5 to 8 years of experience in a senior operations, project management, Chief of Staff, or strategic leadership role Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Strong emotional intelligence and the ability to build trust quickly with senior leadership Must be able to commute to Marina del Rey 5 days per week. Candidates must be local to the area Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, or a related field highly preferred; MBA a plus