About the role

  • Define the vision and strategy for FAR.AI's major conferences and workshops
  • Identify and pitch new event ideas to catalyze progress in AI safety
  • Design agendas and curate speakers; set attendee metrics and run application/selection processes
  • Oversee stakeholder management across speakers, program committees, funders, and partners
  • Own on-site speaker, content, and agenda flow during events; make real-time calls on substitutions/adjustments
  • Support post-event communications and reports to extend event outcomes
  • Connect events to FAR.AI’s broader field-building efforts (FAR.Labs, communications, research, grant-making)
  • Report to Head of Programs with a dotted reporting line to the CEO

Requirements

  • Substantial experience working alongside technical researchers or direct research experience (PhD/postdoc or equivalent) in a STEM field
  • Proven ability to work with high-status/technical stakeholders and manage complex relationships
  • Ability to identify impactful AI safety topics and conversations (content judgment)
  • Some experience managing people or teams (including voluntary mentoring or leading cross-functional projects)
  • Strong motivation to contribute to AI safety
  • Ability to work with significant overlap with PST timezone
  • Willingness to support occasional evening/weekend events
  • Willingness to travel for events (approximately one trip per month)

Benefits

  • $115,000 – $180,000 per year (salary range)
  • Potential for additional compensation for exceptional candidates
  • Work-related travel paid/fully covered
  • Necessary equipment provided
  • Catered lunch and dinner on site (Berkeley office)
  • Regular travel for events (approximately one trip per month, fully covered)

Job title

Senior Programs and Strategy Manager

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

$115,000 - $180,000 per year

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

Location requirements

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