Head of Kairos Labs

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Develop Kairos Labs, an incubator dedicated to fostering new AI safety initiatives and organizations.

• Determine the types of organizations to be supported, the structure of cohorts versus rolling admissions, duration of programs, support models, and criteria for independence.

• Create the application and selection process.

• Recruit initial projects.

• Set up program operations.

• Provide strategic advice to the founders of Kairos Labs regarding strategy, fundraising, and recruitment.

• Ensure that the operational needs of incubated projects are addressed.

• Define the strategic direction and growth plans for Kairos Labs.

• Assess ecosystem needs and clarify how the program integrates with Kairos’ other initiatives.

• Participate in organization-wide strategy development, new program creation, and collaborative efforts.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven experience in founding an organization or managing a similar incubator, accelerator, fellowship, or fiscal sponsorship program.

• Direct experience with the needs of early-stage organizations.

• Clear perspectives on which AI safety organizations are worth establishing and identifying the most significant gaps in the ecosystem.

• Strong judgment regarding projects and individuals.

• Capability to create a vision from the ground up and execute it independently.

• Deep dedication to ensuring the responsible development of advanced AI.

• Comfort with handling legal, financial, and compliance tasks with expert assistance.

• Willingness or preference to participate in meetings within the ET time zone.

• Availability for travel 3–6 times annually, primarily within the US.

• Visa sponsorship may be available based on circumstances, but is not assured.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible working hours.

• Highly competitive health insurance.

• Coverage for dental and vision care.

• Generous vacation policy.

• Budget for professional development.

• Access to office space in San Francisco, Berkeley, London, or Boston.

• Provision of food, lunches, and office expenses when working from an AI safety office in designated hubs.

• Optional coworking spaces available elsewhere.

• Team retreats held three times a year.

• Coverage for work-related travel and expenses.

• Paid take-home assignment.

• Paid three-day work trial.

• Potential for additional compensation for outstanding candidates.

• $5,000 referral bonus if a referred candidate is hired and completes 6 months of employment.