
Chief of Staff at Aurelian (Seattle, WA)
Aurelian· Seattle, WA·
Role details
Job description
About Aurelian
Aurelian automates non-emergency calls for 9-1-1 centers. We do this through an AI-powered operator that routes, triages, and resolves calls without the need for human intervention. Our mission is to help 911 operators focus their time and energy on emergencies by automating repetitive tasks. We serve emergency communication centers (ECCs) across the entire US, including Snohomish County, WA and Hamilton County, TN.
Nationwide, ECC is 30% understaffed. Staffing shortages have lead to call-taker burnout and attrition, which is exacerbating the problem even more. Post COVID, wait times for 9-1-1 calls have reached a boiling point; imagine, in the most stressful situation of your life, waiting on hold for over a minute.
But what’s most shocking is 60-80% of the calls 9-1-1 operators take aren’t even emergencies. They’re administrative calls that have been punted to ECCs: noise complaints, lost dogs, paying parking tickets, etc. That’s where we come in.
The role:
- Take business objectives, break them down into constituent parts and execute
- Own and manage complex cross-functional projects
- Research and solve ‘green’ problems that are new to Aurelian
What you’ll need:
- Early evidence of exceptionalism
- High aptitude & strong work-ethic
- Great interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong, genuine interest in public safety and Aurelian’s work
- Growth mindset
Nice-to-haves:
- 1-3 years of experience in investment banking, consulting, or operations at early-stage startups
- 4-year degree from top university
- Computer science experience
Compensation & benefits
- $90,000 - $120,000
- Healthcare (medical & dental)
- Unlimited PTO
- Equity compensation
Why work at Aurelian
- High-Impact Mission: Your work directly supports public safety and helps save lives by ensuring 911 call-takers can focus on real emergencies.
- Culture Values: "Care deeply," "Deliver results," and "Speed over perfection." The team emphasizes shipping quickly and owning outcomes.
- In-Person Collaboration: While not fully remote, the team shares a headquarters in Seattle with strong in-person rituals.
- Notable Perks: Free office lunch every day (shared meal culture), annual team offsites, 401(k) plan, relocation stipend, unlimited PTO, and comprehensive medical/dental/vision insurance.
- Founding Team: Max Keenan and James pivoted from a prior startup after witnessing a 45-minute wait on a non-emergency line; they bring a mission-driven, empathetic approach to building for first responders.
- Growing Engineering Team: Head of Engineering (Trevor Shibley) leads a technical team that is actively hiring. Previous talent has come from Google, AWS, Microsoft, and other top-tier tech companies.