Future of Life Institute (FLI)

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Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. 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. 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 Skills • 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 • 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 Overview • 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. It was founded in 2014, and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is http://futureoflife.org/.