Partnerships Lead

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with AI safety researchers, grantmakers, and potential collaborators
• Communicate our research agenda, results, and theory of impact clearly and accurately
• Write grant proposals for our research and government work in collaboration with other AI safety researchers / orgs
• Seek candid feedback, distinguish misunderstandings from substantive disagreements, and help us respond constructively
• Turn promising conversations into research collaborations and funding opportunities, working alongside research and fundraising colleagues

The role

• You will be AIAF's bridge to the AI safety funding ecosystem, meeting with potential and existing funders to update them on our progress and cultivate strong relationships.
• You will not be doing this alone. You will have support from our partnerships team, technical team, policy team, and leadership.

What we’re looking for

• Deep familiarity with AI safety and the broader AI safety ecosystem
• Existing relationships within the AI safety community are a significant advantage

Strong communication skills, spoken and written

Enough technical fluency to engage seriously with alignment research, including the ability to read a research paper and clearly explain its core idea. A research background is helpful, but not required.

High agency and comfort operating independently, including

• Identifying and attending events likely to lead to valuable relationships or opportunities
• Building and sustaining strong relationships from the first interaction
• Exercising good independent judgment

Following through without extensive direction

• Ability to serve as a strong ambassador for AIAF and help build our visibility and reputation
• SF Bay Area candidates are strongly preferred, remote or hybrid. US remote considered for exceptional candidates.

Compensation

We are open to either a full-time or part-time arrangement, depending on the candidate.

Full-time

$150,000–$300,000 annual salary, depending on experience and location.

Part-time employee or contractor

• Compensation prorated based on the full-time salary range and expected hours.
• Discretionary year-end bonus.
• For an exceptional candidate with particularly strong technical or proposal-writing experience, we may consider compensation above these ranges.