Chief of Staff

Company Description

Rupi Kaur Inc. is a founder-led cultural company built around the work and vision of internationally acclaimed poet, author, and performer Rupi Kaur. The company operates across publishing, live performance, brand partnerships, and digital — managing a global creative enterprise that reaches millions across the world.

the chief of staff is a trusted strategic partner who brings clarity, foresight, and follow-through to complex, fast-moving work. As the operational backbone of a global creative enterprise, this person will translate vision into structure, manage priorities across creative and operational domains, and ensure Rupi remains informed, empowered, and centered in all major decisions. This person will act as operator, thought partner, and team builder who is managing both an internal team and a wide network of external partners, agents, and contractors.

This person should be systems oriented but culturally sensitive, highly self-motivated, and have a high level of political and social acuity.

• the position(s) of chief of staff, VP or director of operations
• or equivalent experience in a founder-led environment
• managing external partners, or vendor relationships at a senior level
• managing a public-facing voice that carries weight and consequence
• political communications, advocacy, or movement spaces a plus

• highly self-directed + self-motivated
• value integrity over speed
• strategically minded with strong creative instincts, judgment, and emotional intelligence
• socially and politically literate, values-driven, and comfortable navigating nuance
• agile and comfortable with change
• comfortable holding confidentiality, trust, and responsibility