Chief of Staff

Chief Of Staff

The Chief of Staff acts as a strategic thought partner and force-multiplier for the CEO and COO, and the organizing force behind the executive and senior leadership teams. Primary responsibilities include investor relations across both venture and philanthropic/grant capital, building and executing Nest's fundraising strategy, board management, running the operating cadence of the executive and senior leadership teams and high-level strategic and administrative support. Preferred would be someone with experience/interest in fundraising and capital formation-venture, foundation, and grant- who can help to represent Nest externally and serve as a strategist on Nest's capital pathway. This role reports directly to the CEO and works in close partnership with the COO. Critically important is a confident communicator and leader, someone with excellent emotional intelligence and a flexible and creative mindset.

The Chief of Staff will:

• Orchestrate strategic time management for the CEO and, on occasion, the broader executive team
• Understand CEO and COO priorities and act as air traffic controller through effective schedule management and plan agendas and ensure materials are available for internal and external meetings that involve the CEO
• Plan and execute strategic conferences, high-level meetings, company-wide events
• Provide strategic context and recommendations for executive decision-making
• Function as a strategic connector between different organizational initiatives
• Lead and structure Executive and Leadership team meetings to ensure clear agendas, productive discussion and alignment on key points and timely follow-up with clear action items and owners to ensure that next steps are clearly defined and documented
• Own the operating cadence of the executive and senior leadership teams- meeting calendar agendas, decision logs, and accountability for follow-through so both groups run with clear priorities, owners, and deadlines

• Own investor relations strategy and execution drafting investor updates, building investor and board materials, tracking reporting commitments, and serving as a day-to-day point of contact for Nest's venture investors in partnership with Nest's CEO, COO, and CFO
• Own relationships and communications with philanthropic and grant funders, including foundation program officers, family offices, and impact investors, ensuring consistent narrative, reporting, and stewardship
• Support board and investor meetings, developing agendas, creating presentations, taking minutes, and ensuring follow-through
• Facilitate productive engagement between executive leadership and key external stakeholders especially investors, foundations, health plans, and government partners

• Lead and drive the development, alignment, and ongoing tracking of OKRs, contributing to strategic planning initiatives and ensuring long-term goals and objectives are clearly defined and achieved
• Conduct research and analysis to support executive decision-making
• Serve as a central driver of enterprise-wide initiatives, coordinating across all functional areas and bringing together the appropriate Nest capabilities to ensure success

• Manage special projects that span functional domain, from requirements gathering to early project management
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to the executive team
• Assess and support high functioning organizational culture
• Develop strategic planning process that align with organizational objectives
• Partner with the People Team to ensure that strategic initiatives remain aligned with organizational mission and values
• Identify opportunities to improve cross-functional collaboration and efficiency

• Partner with the CEO, COO, and CFO to build and drive Nest's fundraising strategy across venture capitals, foundations, and philanthropic/government grant funding
• Build and manage the funder pipeline end to end; prospect research, targeting, outreach sequencing, diligence support, data room management, and close tracking
• Lead grant strategy and execution, including identifying opportunities, managing proposal development and submission deadlines, and ensuring reporting and compliance obligations are met
• Develop the raise narrative and supporting materials, including pitch decks, financial and impact metrics, and diligence responses
• Maintain relationships with state and national government officials where they advance Nest's funding objectives
• Track and brief the CEO, COO, and executive team on trends in venture capital, health-focused philanthropy, and grant funding- as well as the government/regulatory sphere- that may create funding opportunities for Nest or impact its operations
• Attend conferences, investor meetings, and funder events in support of the CEO and COO and support relationship building

Nest understands that job requirements sometimes exclude people who identify with historically marginalized groups from applying to jobs for which they are qualified. Even if you don't meet 100% of the requirements listed, or if you achieved these requirements through unconventional channels, we encourage you to apply.

Nest and its leaders have won multiple awards including Rock Health's Next-Gen Pediatric innovations, New York Times Top Five Who Spread Hope, New Orleans City Business Power 50, and CB Insights Digital 150. Additionally, Nest has become a prominent thought and brand leader garnering national attention from outlets such as 60 Minutes, Business Insider, NYTimes, Fierce Healthcare, Axios, and others. More recently, they were recognized on Inc.'s Female Founder 500 List for 2025.

Nest Health celebrates the diversity of our patient population and seeks diversity on our team. We are an equal opportunity employer, indiscriminate of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristics.