Chief Of Staff, Industrious
$200-230k
+ Eligible for an annual 15% bonus and participation in our long-term incentive program.
Flexible workspaces
Open for applications
Flexible workspaces
501-1000 employees
Open for applications
$200-230k
+ Eligible for an annual 15% bonus and participation in our long-term incentive program.
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To be the workplace where you belong.
Role
Who you are
- You have been told you have a superpower in building trust with other people. You love getting to know your colleagues as people, easily influence without authority, and enjoy making other people successful
- You are a clear, top down communicator verbally and in writing. Staring at a blank sheet of paper is no biggie, and you feel reasonably confident crafting storylines that are memorable for lots of different audiences
- You are lower ego than most people you know and genuinely want to give and receive feedback. For real. You relish learning opportunities and take a proactive role in your own growth and development
- You have a goofy, creative streak, and you like to plan gatherings. Ideally together. In recent memory, you’ve gotten together a group of friends, family, or colleagues to do something weirdly memorably
- You have really good judgment on 49/51 questions. You’ve seen tricky people problems, no-right-answer customer questions, and thorny prioritization issues and are quick to make a thoughtful recommendation
- You are weirdly good at the macro and the micro. You feel as comfortable in a discussion about our 5 year strategy as what color the paper invites to our next offsite should be, and you dive headfirst into both kinds of things
- You consider yourself an AI early adopter. You are knowledgeable and excited about how to set up Anna and Industrious’ exec team with practical AI tools and workflows
- You’re energized by debating out loud in real time. In a fast-moving conversation, you get to the heart of what matters and then use that to move the conversation to ‘so whats
- You are a sharp business thinker who can easily spin forward the financial implications of decisions we make today. You know how to recognize patterns in a P&L and sniff out what’s likely to create upside and risks in the future
- You like being in a supporting role. You like the idea of being in a role that is sometimes very visible, but at other times totally behind-the-scenes
- 8–12+ years of senior-level operating experience in high-growth or scaled environments (e.g., strategy & operations, GM roles, chief of staff, or consulting plus in-house leadership)
- Proven cross-functional execution, you’ve led complex initiatives and projects across multiple departments and delivered measurable results
- Financial fluency, comfortable reading a P&L and anticipating the business implications of strategic decisions
What the job involves
- Industrious is at a once in a lifetime inflection point, transitioning from being a late stage growth startup to an independent business unit of the world’s largest real estate company
- This next phase is all about figuring out how to make the most of the platform we’re now a part of, including nurturing our #soindustrious team, bringing our expertise in workplace experience to millions of people around the world, building new products, and doing it all with sustainable economics
- Anna (our President) is looking for a Chief of Staff who will play a huge role in making this next phase a success
- Our executive and leadership teams are working together effectively, efficiently, with our values driving our decisions, and with a ton of joy and laughter
- Anna’s impact doubles because you’re a superb thought partner and executor who can anticipate what’s around the next bend, take things off her plate, and give her real feedback
- Complex, highly cross-functional, or ambiguous projects get moved forward to results with clarity and speed
- You make the teammates around you stronger and more effective each day
- Our Industrious team culture is like a reduced balsamic vinegar: distilled down to the best parts that get better with every passing year, and you want to put it on everything
Our take
Industrious was founded in 2012 when its creators noticed that people often work d better in hotel lobbies and coffee shops than in traditional offices. This inspired the company to develop flexible workspaces that blend the casual environment of public spaces with the resources, security, and professionalism of an office setting.
Shared flexible workspaces are nothing new, but Industrious has successfully differentiated itself from larger competitors like WeWork by focusing on management contracts with landlords rather than leasing properties. The company has seen its revenue triple from 2019 to 2023 and recently took over WeWork's former headquarters in Manhattan.
As demand for smaller, flexible office spaces grows, Industrious is thriving. With partnerships like CBRE and its expansion into key markets, the company is ready to capitalize on the shifting trends in office space.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-3% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
May 2022
$100m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Aug 2019
$80m
SERIES D
Total funding: $322m
Company benefits
- Healthcare - We care deeply about the physical and emotional well-being of our employees. That’s why we offer a range of plan options through United Healthcare, including a variety of employer-paid plans that provide coverage for employees and their families
- Flexible Vacation Time - At Industrious we have a flexible PTO policy. This encourages people to enjoy life outside of work, recharge and look after their mental and emotional health. Take the time you need to have a balanced and fulfilling personal life
- Paid Parental Leave - Families come in all shapes, sizes, and types. We welcome each new addition with generous paid leave so that you can bond with your new child
- Stock Options - We want you to be invested in Industrious’ success. All salaried Industrious employees receive a stock options grant that starts vesting on day one
- Learning & Development Grant - We’re committed to your professional development. We’re proud to offer a yearly grant so that you can take a class or learn a new skill
- Employee Resource Groups - These groups support, promote, and celebrate team members united around shared characteristics or life experiences
Company HQ
Union Square, New York, NY
Leadership
Jamie Hodari
(Co-Founder & CEO)Prior to Industrious, they were the CEO and Co-Founder of Kepler, a rapidly growing experimental university that Scientific American called a "daring global experiment" to bring "top-tier instruction to the neediest parts of the planet."
Justin Stewart
(Co-Founder)Formerly served as the Director of Acquisitions and Operations at Windham Development and Windham China, where they headed their US Real Estate operations
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