Chief of Staff

We are seeking a strategic, execution-oriented leader to join us as Chief of Staff to the CEO at Apartment List. In this role, you will serve as a force multiplier for the CEO—driving operational excellence, cross-functional execution, and strategic problem-solving. You will tackle the company’s most pressing challenges, taking ownership of high-impact projects that accelerate growth, improve efficiency, and enhance decision-making.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-moving environments, has a strong bias for action, and can quickly diagnose challenges, develop solutions, and drive execution across teams. If you are a versatile operator who can flex between strategy and hands-on execution, we invite you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Solve the Biggest Problems – Identify, prioritize, and execute on critical business challenges—whether it's improving internal processes, optimizing key business metrics, or launching new initiatives.
• Drive Cross-Functional Execution – Partner with leaders across Product, Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations to ensure alignment and execution on the company’s highest priorities.
• Lead Special Projects – Take ownership of high-stakes initiatives that don’t neatly fit into any one department but are crucial to the company's success.
• Operational Cadence & Business Planning – Design and manage key planning processes, ensuring the CEO and executive team operate with focus, efficiency, and impact.
• Decision Enablement & Problem-Solving – Conduct analysis, synthesize insights, and provide data-driven recommendations to support executive decision-making.
• CEO Proxy & Executive Alignment – Act as an extension of the CEO, ensuring clarity, focus, and accountability at all levels of the organization.
• Process Improvement & Scale – Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies, designing and implementing scalable solutions that improve how the business operates.
• Communication & Influence – Craft clear, concise narratives to align stakeholders, drive action, and reinforce strategic priorities.
  
  

Key Qualifications & Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Operations, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in business operations, consulting, corporate strategy, or a Chief of Staff-type role in a fast-growing company.
• Proven track record of leading strategic projects, solving complex problems, and driving execution across functions.
• Highly analytical, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to break down ambiguous challenges.
• Strong executive communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
• Ability to move seamlessly between strategy and execution, adapting to changing business needs.
• Experience improving processes, operating rhythms, and business performance.
• Thrives in ambiguity—excels at defining and executing projects with limited structure or precedent.
  
  

Pay Range

At Apartment List, we carefully consider a variety of factors to determine compensation for each position, including the role, level, and work. The US base salary range for this position is:

• Zone 1: $183,000 - $222,000 TTC (including $161,000 - $195,000 base salary) + equity
• Zone 2: $169,000 - $205,000 TTC (including $149,000 - $181,000 base salary) + equity
• Zone 3: $156,000 - $189,000 TTC (including $137,000 - $166,000 base salary) + equity
  
  

This reflects the compensation target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Please note, the compensation details provided do not include benefits and perks that we offer.

We also rely on market indicators along with considering your work location, job related skills, experience and relevant education and training, to determine compensation that is fair and competitive for you. Apartment List will consider paying compensation near the higher of the range in exceptional circumstances, where candidates have the experience, credentials or expertise that would warrant such consideration. It is always our goal to hire exceptional talent and we would be happy to share more about compensation during the hiring process.

Here's what's in it for you (full-time US based employees only; does not apply to contract roles):

Competitive Compensation: Including annual salary, pre-IPO stock options, and other financial compensation (if applicable)

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage: 100% of premiums covered for you AND all of your dependents
• Unlimited Flexible Time Off: Unlimited FTO in addition to 12 company holidays per year, quarterly “recharge” days, and a week-long holiday break
• Home Office Reimbursement: To cover home office furniture and supplies, monthly home internet, and monthly cell phone (if applicable)
• Health & Wellness Reimbursement: To cover monthly gym membership or other qualifying expenses
• Parental Support: Generous parental and family leave, fertility benefits, and employer-sponsored stipends towards family forming services
• 401k Plan: To support you in your individual retirement goals
• Team Events: Frequent team-building events, fun team off-sites, and bi-annual company meetups
• Commitment to DEI: To prioritize Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within our workplace and to stay true to our values and mission
• Mentorship and Training: To get you onboard quickly, learn new professional skills, and invest in your career development
• Impact and Visibility: To expose you to and provide the opportunity to work on highly strategic initiatives that will transform the business
• Encouragement and Empowerment: To explore and adopt new technologies and drive meaningful decisions and outcomes
• At Apartment List we believe that everyone deserves a home they love AND a career they love. We strive to build a diverse team that is a reflection of the people we serve; this is made possible through our commitment to fostering a culture of diversity, inclusion, equity, and connectedness.
  
  

As a proud equal opportunity employer, we celebrate the collection of individual differences, life experiences, ideas, perspectives, knowledge, and talent. We hire candidates of any race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or family status, disability, Veteran status, and any other status.