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Future of Life Institute (FLI) · 1 month ago

Communications Director and Staff Director

United States

Contract

Remote

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$90K/yr - $150K/yr

4+ years exp

Future of Life Organizations is seeking a Communications Director and Staff Director to play a pivotal role in advancing CARMA's mission focused on AI safety. The role combines strategic leadership in communications with organizational support, ensuring effective operation and clear communication of CARMA's critical work.

Non Profit

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop and implement CARMA's communications strategy across multiple channels

Guide program staff in crafting compelling blog posts and social media research summaries that effectively translate complex concepts for various audiences

Manage CARMA's social media presence with thoughtful content development and consistent cadence

Ensure communications maintain scientific accuracy while being accessible and persuasive to key stakeholders

Coordinate with researchers to develop compelling narratives around their work

Serve as a trusted right hand to the Executive Director, helping prioritize initiatives and manage organizational workflows

Establish and maintain cross-organizational systems for tracking project progress and deliverables

Facilitate information flow between teams and leadership to ensure alignment on priorities

Lead special projects that require cross-functional coordination

Draft and implement organizational policies and procedures that align with our fiscal sponsor requirements while meeting CARMA's specific needs

Liaise between CARMA team members and our fiscal sponsor (which handles many of our backoffice functions) to resolve administrative challenges, with the assistance of an EA

Co-manage the Executive Assistant to ensure efficient administrative operations

Ensure timely follow-through on operational matters such as HR processes, disbursements, and compliance requirements

Develop and update organizational documentation including org charts, reporting processes, and internal protocols

Qualification

Communications strategyAI safety knowledgeProject managementOrganizational systemsJudgmentDiscretionInterpersonal skillsAdaptabilityCollaboration

Required

4+ years of progressive experience in communications, with demonstrated skill in translating complex concepts for diverse audiences

Experience in an executive support role, preferably in a fast-paced research, policy, advocacy, or technology organization

Exceptional writing and editing abilities

Strong project management skills with attention to detail and follow-through

Demonstrable familiarity with AI safety, AI governance, or adjacent fields

Exceptional organizational abilities with a systems-thinking approach

Adaptable and comfortable with ambiguity in a rapidly evolving field

Strong interpersonal skills and diplomatic abilities

Commitment to CARMA's mission of reducing catastrophic AI risk

Demonstrated ability to work effectively across teams and facilitate collaboration

Self-directed with excellent judgment and discretion

Ability to maintain perspective on urgent short-term needs while advancing long-term objectives

Preferred

Strong experience in AI safety, AI governance, or adjacent fields

Background in science communication, particularly related to emerging technologies

Experience working with fiscal sponsors or in nonprofit settings

Familiarity with policy development processes

Track record of building efficient organizational systems

Benefits

Good benefits

Company

Future of Life Institute (FLI)

The Future of Life Institute (FLI) is an independent nonprofit that works to reduce extreme, large-scale risks from transformative technologies, as well as steer the development and use of these technologies to benefit life.

Founded in 2014

Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

11-50 employees