Operations Manager

We are looking for capable and self-motivated generalists to help support our fast-growing AI safety research community. Strong candidates are mission-driven, excited about AI safety field-building, have experience in operations and management, and enjoy fast-paced, dynamic work.

Details

Compensation ranges from $85k-$125k per year, depending on experience. This is a full-time role, and candidates must be willing to work from Berkeley, CA.

Role Summary

The Operations Manager reports to the Co-Director (Operations) and leads the rest of the operations team. This involves coordinating the team to fulfill the day-to-day needs of the organization, providing managerial oversight of ongoing projects, aiding the Co-Directors in planning and allocating the budget, managing the organization’s finances and bookkeeping, and always acting as a generalist to fulfill emergent needs.

Key Responsibilities

1. Coordinating the lease and set up of office space with our vendors;
2. Forecasting budgetary needs and allocating resources accordingly;
3. Negotiate and review terms and contracts with vendors;
4. Coordinate and maintain organizational infrastructure;
5. Conducting performance reviews of the operations team members;
6. Interfacing with stakeholders and other relevant organizations, such as SERI, BERI, FAR Labs, Lightcone, and Constellation;
7. Managing and iterating upon MATS tools and communication systems;
8. Responding to spontaneous operational needs as they arise; and
9. Generally helping ensure the smooth operation of MATS.

Required Criteria

1. US work authorization required;
2. Located in or willing to move to Berkeley, CA;
3. At least 2-4 years of professional experience, preferably in the following areas:
4. Project/people management;
5. Financial management;
6. Operations and/or event production.

Desired Traits/Skills

1. Strong communication skills;
2. Strategic and employs strong reasoning transparency;
3. Big picture thinker;
4. Adaptable;
5. Self-motivated / efficient;
6. Moderate attention to detail;
7. Good people person;
8. Conscientious.

Strongly preferred but not required:

1. Is familiar with and passionate about AI safety;
2. Has familiarity with tools like Airtable, Google Workspace, and Notion;

Applying

1. Please apply via the form below.