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MozillaChief of Staff to the CEO
The Mozilla Foundation operates as a non-profit organization dedicated to creating a better technology future through open design and human-centered alternatives. Because the Chief Executive Officer…
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The Mozilla Foundation operates as a non-profit organization dedicated to creating a better technology future through open design and human-centered alternatives. Because the Chief Executive Officer increasingly focuses outward on the Board, funders, partners, and public dialogues, the organization has established a new Chief of Staff to the CEO position. This role serves as a strategic partner, internal proxy, and trusted leadership extension to ensure the CEO maintains alignment across…
Job Description
The Mozilla Foundation operates as a non-profit organization dedicated to creating a better technology future through open design and human-centered alternatives. Because the Chief Executive Officer increasingly focuses outward on the Board, funders, partners, and public dialogues, the organization has established a new Chief of Staff to the CEO position. This role serves as a strategic partner, internal proxy, and trusted leadership extension to ensure the CEO maintains alignment across the internal organization.
This position does not oversee the Executive Leadership Team, direct daily operations, manage schedules, or hold direct reports. Instead, the individual acts as an influential partner who shapes strategic priorities, filters critical matters to be decision-ready, and coordinates cross-functional execution. The role suits professionals with extensive background collaborating at the executive level who excel at navigating ambiguity, driving complex initiatives without direct authority, and operating effectively out of the spotlight.
Selected candidates will partner with the Executive Leadership Team, Investment Committee, and strategic advisors. Responsibilities during the initial six months include establishing collaborative working relationships, defining operational boundaries, transforming high-level priorities into clear strategic outcomes, and ensuring issues reach the CEO with proper context and actionable recommendations. The position requires dedication to the mission of the Mozilla Foundation and the ability to work across various time zones and travel as needed for board meetings and key gatherings.
Responsibilities
- Build a robust working relationship with the CEO to align on priorities and scope of delegated authority
- Partner with the Executive Leadership Team to establish shared priorities and smooth cross-functional execution
- Translate high-level leadership goals into clear strategic outcomes for organizational leaders
- Filter strategic shifts, risks, and budget choices so they reach the executive early with context and recommendations
- Identify operational drift and surface priority conflicts before they escalate into emergencies
- Represent executive positions internally and make authorized decisions within delegated limits
- Prepare the CEO thoroughly for Board meetings, public speaking engagements, and partner discussions
- Steward alignment between the Investment Committee and organizational strategy
Requirements
- Demonstrated strategic partnership experience operating at the CEO or executive-team level
- Track record of steering complex, cross-functional priorities from inception through execution
- Exceptional discretion and judgment in handling confidential information and delicate executive dynamics
- Demonstrated ability to influence others successfully without relying on formal authority
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with the ability to draft decision-ready briefs
- Strong analytical and strategic problem-solving capabilities
- Disciplined prioritization skills that balance long-term plans with urgent issues
- Experience supporting board governance, fundraising, or high-stakes external relationships
- Commitment to the mission of the Mozilla Foundation and an open internet
- Capacity to work across time zones, outside standard hours when necessary, and travel for major events
Qualifications
- Experience working across multiple legal entities
- Senior background in non-profit, philanthropic, technology, or public-interest sectors
- Experience advising or supporting investment, grantmaking, or funding committees
Core Skills
Benefits
- Private Medical Insurance
- Extended Sick Leave
- Global Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement Plan contributions
- Paid Time Off including 20 annual leave days, sick days, and your birthday
- Company Holidays and End-of-Year Shutdown
- Wellness budget
- Professional Development budget
- Top up program for Pregnancy and Parental leaves
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What is the remote work policy for this position?
The source posting specifies that the role is remote.
What is the employment type?
The position is full-time.
Does this role include direct reports or operational management?
No, this position does not have direct reports, does not manage the Executive Leadership Team, and does not run the Foundation operations or the CEO calendar.
What salary is offered for this role?
The starting salary ranges vary by country: €206,448 to €232,253.22 in Germany, £181,764 to £204,483.81 in the UK, $356,400 to $400,948.65 in Canada, and $264,000 to $296,999 in the US.
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