Community Lead

The role

The Community Lead will develop and own the community strategy and theory of change for FAR.AI. You will build relationships with researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to facilitate meaningful collaborations. You will also manage the Community Manager and coordinate programming for FAR.Labs.

What you will do

• Develop and own FAR.AI community strategy and theory of change.
• Map the ecosystem to identify gaps and emerging opportunities.
• Build relationships with researchers, practitioners, academics, and policymakers.
• Represent FAR.AI at conferences, workshops, and community gatherings.
• Facilitate introductions to develop collaborations, mentorships, and partnerships.
• Develop ways for people to stay connected between major convenings.
• Experiment with formats like small-group discussions and virtual gatherings.
• Manage and develop the Community Manager.
• Coordinate with FAR.Labs/Ops to support local programming and visiting researchers.
• Identify gaps and recommend future resource and capacity needs.

Required qualifications

• Familiarity with the AI safety field.
• Experience building communities or networks.
• Strong relationships and credibility within the AI safety community.
• Strategic judgment.
• Strategic leadership and people management.
• Strong communication skills.
• Bay Area presence.
• Willingness to spend meaningful time at FAR.Labs.
• Flexibility for travel and occasional evening events.
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice to have

• Research experience or graduate-level training in AI safety, machine learning, computer science, or a related discipline.
• Experience designing and running seminars, workshops, research visits, or small-group discussions.
• Experience working across research, industry, policy, and philanthropy.

Before you apply

• Visa sponsorship may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Hiring process includes a phone screen, a paid task test, in-depth interviews, and reference checks.

About the company

FAR.AI is a non-profit AI research institute working to ensure advanced AI is safe and beneficial for everyone. The organization facilitates breakthrough AI safety research and fosters a coordinated global response.