Chief of Staff

Company Description

Backed by leading climate and American dynamism investors, Terranova builds intelligent robotic systems to terraform the Earth itself - lifting land, restoring wetlands, and protecting critical infrastructure from floods and sea-level rise.

Our mission is to preserve the built environment, create new habitats, and usher in an era of abundance. Our work supports climate resilience, disaster recovery, and defense across the United States and beyond.

We’re assembling a world-class team that wants to work on something real, physical, and civilization-scale. If you want your work to reshape the world (literally), this is the place to do it.

What to to Expect

We’re hiring a full-time Chief of Staff to join us on-site in Berkeley, CA. This role will scale with the company and initially includes supporting business development efforts, leading project development and execution, driving hiring and recruiting initiatives, and overseeing internal operations.

A large part of the job will also involve talking to constituents as well as writing professional emails and proposals so strong communication skills are essential.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Previous founder, chief of staff, or startup operations role

• Excellent communication and writing skills

• "High beat rate" meaning you rocket through to do lists

• Strong organizational ability

• U.S. permanent resident

Desired Qualifications

• Local and living in Berkeley, CA

• Startup experience

Compensation

• $70k-130k per year, depending on experience

• Various company benefits