Special Assistant to the Chairman

About Purpose

Purpose is a revolutionary and rapidly growing social business with deep expertise in creating and scaling movements that have significant social impact. We create and launch new ventures and organizations in the areas where we can make the most difference, and deploy our experience as movement creators to consult to the world’s leading corporations, foundations and non-profits, helping put purpose and participation at the core of what they do.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Special Assistant to Jeremy Heimans. The Special Assistant will provide daily support managing Jeremy’s core activities/special initiatives, including: 

• Co-Founder of a new & growing global network of top LGBT+ leaders from around the world, aiming to unleash new ideas, strategies, and resources to collectively counter the global backlash against queer and trans people; 
• Chairman and Co-Founder of Purpose, which builds and supports movements to advance the fight for an open, just, and habitable world using public mobilization and storytelling;
• Thought leadership and writing associated with New Power, his bestselling book with Henry Timms and their upcoming thinking;
• Other high-level convenings and events geared at maintaining key external relationships related to all of this work.

The person in this role will provide daily logistical support, stakeholder management, and counsel.

This role is ideal for a proactive, smart, and driven individual, who is looking to work with a high-functioning social impact leader and gain valuable insight into how to build and manage relationships with industry leaders, thought leaders, and globally recognized names. This is a fast-paced role, which requires a high EQ and attention to detail, along with strong stakeholder management skills and stellar writing and communication skills.

This role is a balancing act: leading all aspects of meeting preparation, scheduling and calendar management, logistics related to travel and speaking engagements, and coordinating events and providing any required support to Jeremy — in addition to proactively engaging with senior stakeholders, vetting opportunities and inbound requests, handling sensitive information and relationships, keeping priorities at the top of mind, taking on special projects, and proactively solving problems at all levels. It is a great opportunity for a candidate looking to build a career in the social impact space or pursue chief of staff type roles and offers significant opportunities for growth and strategic thinking. Our ideal candidate is extremely detail-oriented and organized, thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, and doesn’t view any task, no matter how small, as unimportant.

This full-time staff position is based out of New York City. 

The employer is Purpose, and the associated salary range is $78,000-$95,000, commensurate with experience. 

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should include a cover letter with their application, highlighting their relevant experience and explaining their interest in the role. 

Priority Application Deadline: August 5, 2025, though we will continue to review applications we receive after this date.

We seek to fill this role by late August 2025 if not before, and competitive candidates will be considered on a rolling basis.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Support Jeremy - Provide Jeremy with administrative (30%) and personal (20%) support. Including, but not limited to: 

• Manage Jeremy's calendar (business and personal), including complex scheduling involving various timezones, collaborating with internal team members on a daily basis, ensuring alignment on key priorities
• Manage Jeremy’s email inbox: bring priority correspondence to his attention, respond on his behalf as necessary, prepare draft correspondence, etc.
• Manage private dinner logistics and other events involving key senior stakeholders: build & manage RSVP lists, obtain quotes from chefs and venues, coordinate follow up with guests, etc.
• Complete monthly expense reports for business-related expenses, arrange travel and correspond with external contacts and internal team members alike to schedule and coordinate meetings and calls 
• Support and vet requests for Jeremy to speak at conferences, give workshops, and provide logistical support as needed

Stakeholder Management - Provide Jeremy with daily support in maintaining key external relationships related to the new global LGBT+ leaders initiative; Purpose; his writing and speaking activities associated with New Power; and other hig