Chief Operating Officer

Constellation is a nonprofit research center whose mission is to help the world navigate the development of superhuman AI. We host and support researchers from nonprofit organizations, universities, companies, think tanks, and government. Our programs accelerate research and develop talent across the AI safety field.

We’re seeking a Chief Operating Officer to grow Constellation’s operations while working with the CEO to help direct Constellation’s strategy.  This role entails both high-level hands-on work as well as managing a team, with the management scope expected to grow over time. Constellation is a small, fast-paced, and flexible team, so candidates should be excited about working entrepreneurially in an ambiguous, rapidly changing environment while helping the organization develop an appropriate degree of operational rigor.

Example responsibilities

• Support or lead strategic planning processes that translate company strategy into operational plans
• Personally lead the organization’s fundraising efforts, recruiting as necessary
• Develop organizational metrics and data tracking systems
• Develop strategy and long-term plans for complex domains such as physical and information security
• Guide the development of processes and systems that increase efficiency and scale
• Manage strategic relationships with key partners
• Oversee key operational functions, likely initially including finance, legal, HR, and recruiting

Skills

• Reliable execution of complex programs on several-month timescales
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with external partners
• Complex modeling and analysis, both quantitative and qualitative
• Low-friction, appropriately robust process design
• Excellent at distilling complex, ambiguous information to their core insights
• Strategic thinking and insight
• Strong interpersonal skills that can build relationships and skillfully navigate conversations at all levels of an organization
• Recruiting motivating, developing, and retaining exceptional team members
• Developing a cohesive team that works effectively together

Compensation and Logistics

$250,000 - $450,000 a year

This is a full time, on-site role. We may be willing to sponsor visas for this role, though our ability to do so may depend on the circumstances. We would like the candidate to start as soon as possible after receiving an offer, though there is some flexibility.

Compensation will depend on experience, but will likely be $250,000 - $450,000/year.  We offer catered lunches and dinners, 401(k) and cover PPO health, dental, and vision insurance.

Our office is in downtown Berkeley, CA, thirteen seconds from the nearest BART (metro) stop.

We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity in all aspects of our hiring process. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We welcome and encourage all qualified candidates to apply for our open positions.

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