Operations Manager
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Job Location:
San Francisco, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
The Center for AI Safety (CAIS) is a leading research and advocacy organization focused on mitigating societal-scale risks from AI. We address AIs toughest challenges through technical research field-building initiatives and policy engagement along with our sister organization in DC Center for AI Safety Action Fund.
Were looking for an Operations Manager who is organized and detail-oriented. As Operations Manager you will tackle a wide range of operational challenges and will build efficient systems from the ground up. The right candidate would dramatically accelerate the growth of our company and assist in the pursuit of safer AI systems.
In this role you will:
- Work on the creation implementation and communication of operational policies and standards throughout the organization
- Manage technical set-up & maintenance of internal hardware and software systems
- Support the HR function; help manage recruiting benefits payroll & compliance
- Lead efforts to maintain a cohesive high-performing team culture by organizing team events recognizing successes and ensuring effective internal communication
- Develop and maintain the organizations records & reports including internal documentation and assessments as well as annual reports for audits
- Support the operational needs of new and ongoing research and projects (e.g. project promotion data entry expenses etc.)
- Manage day-to-day office duties such as food ordering and delivery snacks mail office expansions etc.
Were looking for someone who is great at:
- Developing and managing internal processes and policies that are simple and effective
- Working with a diverse set of team members and supporting their individual needs while maintaining efficiency for the organization
- Identifying and tracking the details; youre able to design and maintain orderly systems with minimal oversight
- Communicating clearly; ensuring everyone is clear on systems and processes
- Working autonomously and thriving in a small and growing organizationImplementing solutions to increase efficiency across the organization
You might thrive in this role if you:
- Are motivated by work that is focused on AI safety and risk
- Have previous experience (2-4 years) doing operations in a quickly growing organization (such as tech or a start-up)
- Are conscientious and produce high quality work
- Are bothered by inefficiencies and get joy from implementing a solution
- Are adaptive able to rapidly transfer to new domains while staying organized
- Are excited by the idea of joining a small and growing team; that kind of collaboration and problem solving drives you
- Are open to new ideas and feedback honest with yourself and others; at CAIS even when its slightly uncomfortable we prioritize getting to the best answer
- Are energized to navigate ambiguity; creating new processes and policies is exciting to you
$110000 - $150000 a year
Benefits:
Health insurance for you and your dependents
401K plan 4% matching
Unlimited PTO
Lunch and dinner at the office
Annual Professional Development Stipend
Access to some of the top talent working on technical and conceptual research in AI safety
Know someone who could be a great fit for this role Submit their details through our Referral Form. If we end up hiring your referral youll receive a $1500 bonus once theyve been with CAIS for 90 days.
The Center for AI Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin ancestry age disability medical condition marital status military or veteran status or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal state and local alignment with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.
If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process please contact emailprotected.
We value diversity and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.
Required Experience:
Manager
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About Company
Center for AI Safety. Reducing societal-scale risks from AI by advancing safety research, building the field of AI safety researchers, and promoting safety standards.
