Center for AI Safety · 3 hours ago
Special Projects Manager
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$110K/yr - $150K/yr
2+ years expThe Center for AI Safety (CAIS) is a leading research and advocacy organization focused on mitigating societal-scale risks from AI. The Special Projects Manager will partner with leadership to identify and launch new initiatives, overseeing the full project lifecycle from conception to execution while coordinating with various stakeholders.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)EducationNon Profit
Responsibilities
Partner with the Executive Director to generate and rapidly evaluate new project ideas
Conduct preliminary research—interviews, literature reviews, competitive scans—to define clear goals, scope, and success metrics
Work with the Managing Director to build detailed project plans (objectives, deliverables, timelines, resources, budgets)
Independently ramp up in new domains by consulting experts and synthesizing available research and data
Own day-to-day execution, ensuring projects stay on scope, on time, and on budget
Monitor risks and obstacles; escalate critical issues to the Managing Director with recommended solutions
Maintain up-to-date project records in our project-management system, producing concise status reports for leadership
Stay agile when requirements change—re-prioritizing tasks and adjusting timelines as needed
Coordinate smoothly with researchers, vendors, and other external partners to secure inputs and approvals
Track budgets and resource utilization, flagging variances early and aligning spending with CAIS’s financial goals
Draft or review key communications (updates, launch materials, partner announcements) to ensure messaging is clear and mission-aligned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (public policy, international relations, computer science, or similar); an advanced degree is a plus but not required
2-4 years in startups, business operations, program/project management, consulting, or a closely related area
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
Proven ability to scope and understand new subject areas quickly
Strong analytical skills for evaluating project feasibility, impact, and risk
Excellent written and verbal skills; able to present complex ideas clearly to diverse technical and non-technical audiences
Demonstrated success managing multiple workstreams, deadlines, and stakeholder communications simultaneously
Experience coordinating events, processes, or other operational logistics
Self-motivated and comfortable working independently to drive projects forward
Proficiency with project-management platforms, spreadsheets, and basic financial/budget tracking
Strong interest in AI safety, emerging technologies, and mitigating catastrophic risks
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
Company
Center for AI Safety
Center for AI Safety is a nonprofit organization that provides AI safety research and education services.
11-50 employees
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