Chief of Staff Job at Active Surfaces, Woburn, MA

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  • Active Surfaces
  • Woburn, MA

Job Description

About Us

At Active Surfaces, we are on a mission to redefine solar energy's role in combating climate change by unlocking vast solar potential where it was previously unimaginable. Pioneering an MIT-patented, ultra-thin film flexible solar technology, we envision transforming urban landscapes and other structurally limited areas into power-generating assets, significantly increasing solar adaptability to the built environment.

Founded in 2022, Active Surfaces is a venture-backed company supported by Safar Partners, Lendlease, QVT, Sabanci Holdings, MassCEC, Venture for Climate, and Third Derivative, among others. Our team boasts over 60 years of experience in roll-to-roll manufacturing and has been recognized on TEDx and the Forbes 30 under 30 list. We have already garnered strong support from Fortune 500 firms, national labs, and top accelerators that all believe our efficient, low-cost, flexible panels can significantly accelerate solar deployment, achieving gigaton-scale CO2 emission reductions.

As we scale rapidly, we are looking for a highly organized and strategic Chief of Staff to drive execution, optimize internal processes, and support the leadership team in accelerating our mission. If you're passionate about energy innovation and thrive in fast-paced environments, we’d love to hear from you!

About the Job

The Chief of Staff will be a key force multiplier for the CEO and leadership team, ensuring strategic priorities are executed efficiently while building strong internal systems that support our rapid growth. This role is ideal for someone with a strategic mindset, operational expertise, and a passion for climate technology. You will help shape the company's trajectory, facilitate critical decision-making, and improve internal operations to enable seamless scaling.

Responsibilities

  • Strategic Execution: Partner with the CEO and CTO to drive company priorities, ensuring high-impact initiatives are executed effectively.
  • Operations & Scaling: Optimize internal processes, oversee budgeting, and implement best practices for scaling.
  • Leadership Support: Act as a thought partner to the executive team, keeping leadership aligned and focused on key objectives.
  • Investor & Board Communications: Support the CEO with investor relations, board materials, and strategic presentations.
  • Project & Process Management: Own and improve company-wide processes, ensuring operational efficiency and accountability.
  • Cross-Functional Coordination: Facilitate collaboration across teams, ensuring smooth execution of strategic initiatives.
  • Performance Tracking: Develop KPIs and track company progress against key milestones.
  • Grant & Partnership Support: Assist in managing government grants, strategic partnerships, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Culture & Talent Development: Support hiring, onboarding, and fostering an innovative, high-performance team environment.

Requirements

  • 4–8 years of experience in strategy, operations, consulting, VC/startups, or similar high-growth environments.

  • Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional projects and aligning executive teams.

  • Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to influence and drive outcomes.

  • Comfort with ambiguity and a bias for action in fast-paced environments.

  • Passion for climate tech and a mission-driven mindset.

  • Experience with financial planning, strategic analysis, or fundraising is a plus.

  • Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary with equity options
  • Relocation package available
  • Top-tier health and dental insurance
  • 15 days vacation + 5 personal leave days
  • Commute reimbursement & wellness program
  • Opportunity to work at the forefront of solar innovation with a world-class team

More About Active Surfaces

Job Tags

Full time, Relocation package, Flexible hours,

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