Communications Director and Staff Director
Job description
A combined Communications Director and Staff Director role at CARMA, providing strategic communications leadership and high-level organizational support to the Executive Director. The position is fully remote with occasional reimbursed travel.
At a glance
- Work mode
- Remote
- Pay
- USD 90,000 – 150,000 / year
What you'll do
- 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 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
What we're looking for
- 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
Nice to have
- 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
- $90,000 - $150,000 a year
- Plus good benefits (for U.S.-based employees)
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About CARMA
The Center for AI Risk Management & Alignment
CARMA works to help society navigate the complex and potentially catastrophic risks arising from increasingly powerful AI systems. We focus on grounding AI risk management in rigorous analysis, developing policy frameworks that squarely address AGI, advancing technical safety approaches, and fostering global perspectives on durable safety. CARMA is a fiscally-sponsored project of Social & Environmental Entrepreneurs, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public benefit corporation.
Mission
To lower the risks to humanity and the biosphere from transformative AI.
Key facts
- AI safety and governance nonprofit
- Fiscally-sponsored project of Social & Environmental Entrepreneurs, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public benefit corporation
- Lean team structure
- Fully remote with occasional travel for team meetings and events