Constellation Institute · 8 hours ago
Recruiter
Berkeley, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$90K/yr - $130K/yrConstellation Research Center is focused on improving the AI safety field by mobilizing talent and supporting research initiatives. They are seeking a high impact recruiter to manage end-to-end hiring processes and build systems that enhance candidate experience and recruitment efficiency.
Civic & Social Organization
Responsibilities
Own end-to-end recruitment processes from sourcing through offer acceptance, ensuring smooth candidate experience at every stage
Serve as the primary point of contact for candidates, managing scheduling, communications, and onsite coordination through Slack channels and other systems
Partner with hiring managers to develop interview frameworks and evaluation criteria that maintain a high talent bar while being inclusive and efficient
Act as the face of Constellation for candidates, providing clear communication, timely updates, and warm, professional interactions throughout the hiring process
Manage onsite candidate visits, including greeting, coordination, and ensuring a seamless experience
Educate candidates about the AI safety ecosystem, helping them understand the landscape and opportunities within this unique and nascent field
Continuously optimize recruitment workflows, tools, and systems to improve efficiency and scale your impact
Identify opportunities to leverage better tooling, vendor relationships, and creative partnerships to scale recruiting efforts without proportionally increasing costs
Manage and improve applicant tracking systems and recruiting data to inform decision-making
Develop strong judgment about when standard recruiting best practices apply and when to create something bespoke for our context
Push back constructively when needed, informing decisions with data and first-principles thinking rather than relying solely on conventional wisdom
As capacity allows, provide advisory recruiting support to partner organizations in the AI safety ecosystem (e.g., helping organizations with evaluation criteria or process design)
Qualification
Required
Experience managing end-to-end recruitment processes with demonstrated ability to work autonomously and deliver results in fast-paced environments
Startup mentality; comfortable with scrappiness, ambiguity, and building systems from scratch rather than inheriting established processes
Experience scaling recruiting operations is a plus
Natural problem solver who sees challenges as opportunities and adapts quickly to what the organization needs rather than fitting work into predetermined boxes
Strong coordination and organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail in managing candidate flow, scheduling, and communications
Ability to make real-time tradeoffs with limited information, knowing when to follow standard practices and when to create something new
Intellectual curiosity and eagerness to learn about a unique, nascent field
Confidence and experience to push back constructively, informing decisions with data and sound judgment rather than defaulting to convention
Mission aligned and values driven, with passion for helping humanity safely navigate the development of transformative AI
Benefits
Generous vacation policy
401(k) with employer match
Employer-paid commuter benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Catered lunches and dinners, plus unlimited snacks & drinks
Regular interaction with AI safety researchers and thought leaders
A friendly, mission-driven team
Company
Constellation Institute
Constellation is a research center based in Berkeley, California, dedicated to advancing the field of AI Safety.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase