Chief of Staff to the CEO & Founder at MenkitiGroup

At The Menkiti Group, we are dedicated to transforming lives, careers, and communities through real estate. We are a high-growth, mission-driven organization operating at the intersection of development, investment, and home services. We are seeking a high-potential, early-career Chief of Staff to serve as a force multiplier to the Founder & CEO. This is not a traditional or purely strategic Chief of Staff role — it is designed for someone eager to learn, execute, and grow in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. This individual will sit at the center of the organization — helping drive priorities, create structure, and ensure follow-through — while gaining exposure across all aspects of the business. Duties and Responsibilities CEO Support & Time Management • Manage and prioritize the CEO’s calendar to ensure alignment with highest-value activities • Evaluate and triage inbound requests, determining appropriate prioritization or delegation • Coordinate scheduling, travel, and personal logistics as needed • Ensure the CEO is prepared for all meetings, including materials, briefings, and context • Track outstanding items and ensure timely follow-up on commitments • Provide light personal support to ensure seamless day-to-day operations, including: Coordinating personal appointments (medical, household, etc.) and assisting with ad hoc tasks that enable the CEO to remain focused on business prioritiesExecution & Follow-Through • Track key priorities and initiatives across the organization • Capture action items from meetings and ensure follow-through • Monitor progress and follow up with team members to ensure accountability • Support execution of strategic initiatives by coordinating next steps and timelinesOrganizational Structure & Operations • Reinforce clarity around priorities, goals, and focus areas • Establish and maintain systems for tracking work, communication, and progress • Help reduce reactive workflows by introducing structure and consistency • Support discipline around timelines, deliverables, and execution standardsLeadership Team Coordination • Prepare agendas, materials, and summaries for leadership meetings • Ensure clarity around decisions, ownership, and next steps • Track follow-up actions from leadership discussions • Coordinate across teams to ensure alignment and communicationSpecial Projects & Cross-Functional Support • Take ownership of cross-functional or undefined projects • Step into ambiguous situations and help create clarity and direction • Drive progress on initiatives that may not have a clear owner • Identify and troubleshoot issues, removing blockers as they arise  Role Expectations & Working Style • Strong in-office presence (DC-based) • Highly responsive to CEO and business needs • Operates well in a fast-paced, constantly shifting environment • Balances big-picture awareness with hands-on execution • Naturally curious — connects dots and closes gaps • Thrives in high-growth, high-impact environmentsWilling to roll up sleeves — no task too small, no problem