Chief of Staff, Fora X

About Fora

Fora is the modern travel agency, empowering anyone with a passion for travel to build a thriving advisory business. Our comprehensive, business-in-a-box platform combines cutting-edge technology, personalized training, a vibrant community, and exclusive industry partnerships, giving travel entrepreneurs everything they need to launch and scale successfully. At the heart of Fora is our mission: to power the next generation of travel entrepreneurs to transform their love for travel into a fulfilling full-time or part-time career, offering unparalleled flexibility, autonomy, and support. We believe that everyone, from seasoned travel professionals to first-time entrepreneurs, can build a career that’s both profitable and aligned with their passions.

Founded in 2021 by seasoned entrepreneurs, Fora has grown steadily since, expanding to a team of 200+ full-time employees based in downtown New York City. In 2025, we announced our $60 million Series B and C investment rounds, led by Thrive Capital and Insight Partners, with participation by previous investors including Forerunner and Heartcore Capital. We've also been recognized as a LinkedIn Top Startup 2024, Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies 2025 and 2023, and Built In 2025 Best Places to Work.

We're building the first truly unified platform for all travel needs—leveraging the best of human expertise and technology to transform how people plan and book travel.

About The Role

We are looking for an entrepreneurially minded Chief of Staff, Fora X to serve as the operational owner and execution partner for Fora’s top-performing advisors, known as Fora X. This is a high-trust, high-impact role at the center of one of Fora’s most important advisor segments.

As Chief of Staff, Fora X, you will serve as a trusted advisor, thought partner, and force multiplier for the Head of Advisor Experience. The ideal candidate is a hands-on operator who brings structure to ambiguity, builds scalable processes, owns projects end-to-end, and drives cross-functional execution. This role reports directly into the Head of Advisor Experience and will work closely with other senior leaders across the organization as well as directly with our highest producing advisors.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy & Operations:
  • Serve as a strategic thought partner and trusted advisor to the Head of Advisor Experience, providing insights, recommendations, and decision support on critical initiatives
  • Own Fora X advisor operations across training, events, community, and integrity, ensuring a consistent, efficient, and high-quality experience for our top advisors
  • Design, launch, and continuously improve programs and operating models that support top-performing advisors at scale
  • Design and implement processes, dashboards, and KPIs that improve visibility, efficiency, and execution quality
• Project Management:
  • Oversee Fora X programmatic offerings such as hosted conference allocations, exclusive trainings and event offerings working closely with the Advisor Events team
  • Develop communication to Fora X advisors, including monthly newsletters
  • Quickly adapt and pivot, translating insights and learnings into action with minimal direction.
  • Manage timelines, stakeholders, dependencies, and follow-through to ensure work gets done
• Escalations & Integrity
  • Handle highly escalated advisor, partner, and internal issues with sound judgment and discretion
  • Anticipate risks, identify bottlenecks, and proactively solve problems before they escalate
  • Uphold the standards, integrity, and expectations of Fora X Advisors

Requirements

• 4–6 years of client-facing work experience in management consulting, investment banking, private equity, or a high-growth startup
• Exceptional analytical and communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex topics into crisp, actionable insights
• Strong ability to influence through soft diplomacy, including high emotional intelligence, executive presence, and confidence leading meetings/facilitating discussions
• Cross-functional leader who can align stakeholders, drive decisions, and execute solutions to complex, ambiguous problems
• Strong ownership mindset, able to bring structure to ambiguity and manage work end-to-end with minimal direction
• Fluency with AI platforms (e.g., Claude Code, Granola, Loveable) and enthusiasm for using technology to improve efficiency and output

Compensation

Compensation for this role varies based on experience, with an indicative range of $90K–$130K + equity. Final compensation will depend on the level at which the candidate is hired, as we’re considering multiple levels for this role.

Additional benefits include:

• Unlimited vacation
• Health Insurance (including an option completely covered by Fora HQ)
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Wellhub Memberships
• 401k plan with company match
• Commuter Benefits
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Stock Options

This role is based in our beautiful New York City office (Tribeca/Fidi) with lots of natural light and great views.

Our Values

We’re forging our own path

Fora has always been about driving change within the industry. We’re not interested in maintaining the status quo.

We’re stronger together

Community is our cornerstone and collective power is our strength. We believe we can all go further when we operate together, using our combined leverage to unlock better opportunities and outcomes for our advisors, partners, and travelers.

We believe in technology

We believe technology is an answer to some of the most fundamental challenges the travel industry faces. We believe advancements in AI, bold investments in our platforms, and a world-class data infrastructure will transform the work of our advisors and our partners, while creating better travel experiences for travelers.

We’re here to serve

We operate in service of our community and believe that when they’re empowered to focus on what they do best, we all win. It’s why we relentlessly advocate for our advisors and prioritize their best interest every step of the way.

We mean business

Fora is equal parts fun, meaningful work and serious travel business. We’re unlocking opportunities for thousands of travel entrepreneurs, delivering a stream of high-quality guests at scale for our partners, and providing a superior travel experience for our travelers. It’s a better equation for the future of our industry.

WORK AUTHORIZATION

Authorization to work in the United States is required for full-time roles based in our New York City office. Fora is unable to sponsor or assist with U.S. work authorization. Roles based outside of the United States are not subject to this requirement.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Fora is committed to an equitable hiring process and an inclusive work environment. BIPOC and traditionally underrepresented candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We will not discriminate and will take action to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any other characteristic protected by law.