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CHT's mission is to realign technology with humanity's best interests. We are dedicated to leading a comprehensive shift toward technology that strengthens our well-being, global democratic functioning, and shared information environment. Through our work we build shared understanding, drive coordinated solutions, and empower leaders to act.
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Tristan Harris is the cofounder and executive director of the Center for Humane Technology (CHT), one of the minds behind the 2x Emmy award-winning Netflix documentary The Social Dilemma, and co-host for the podcast Your Undivided Attention. He has been named in the TIME100 for AI, and was called “the closest thing Silicon Valley has to a conscience” by the Atlantic magazine.
We are looking for a seasoned leader to be Tristan’s right-hand executive and amplify his work on the A.I. Dilemma via CHT. You are likely a senior professional who has been a chief operating officer, senior chief of staff, or program director in purpose-driven work, with a proven track record of strategically supporting a principal. You may have been on the debate team in high school, in Model UN in college, and/or a philosophy major. You’re not just a critical thinker, but also a strong operational leader who is practical, organized, thoughtful, and can turn vision into reality. The ideal candidate will also have experience managing relationships with C-suite executives and prominent institutional leaders and is at home in a dynamic and fast-changing environment.
You are deeply concerned about the near-term risks of generative AI and the unbounded incentive structures fueling it. You feel a deep willingness to take the bold, unprecedented actions necessary to curtail the risks of the race to scale artificial general intelligence. Note: Deep technical AI expertise is not needed, but you should be a systems thinker and familiar with the basics of generative AI, competitive pressures and arms race dynamics, and emerging risks of AI covered in our AI Dilemma talk.
This role will act as a thought partner to and force multiplier for Tristan, working directly with him to carry out his operational priorities that support the CHT mission. This person will report to Tristan Harris and manage his Director of Scheduling, Abby Hall. Responsibilities include:
This role is based in the San Francisco Bay Area of California with some days of flexible remote work. The role will involve frequent travel with Tristan to high-profile events (around 30-50%, as needed, varying widely throughout the year).
$200K - $225K annual salary (with potential to go higher depending on experience level), generous paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401K with 4% matching
CHT encourages individuals of all learning styles, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds to apply for this position. Additionally, research has shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for roles unless they believe they meet all of the qualifications. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our qualifications described as we are committed to maximizing the diversity of our organization, as we want to engage all those who can contribute to supporting this work.
CHT is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applications without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, alienage or citizenship status, marital or familial status, domestic partnership status, caregiver status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, change of sex or transgender status, genetic information, medical condition, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, physical or mental disability, any protected military or veteran status, or status as a victim of domestic or dating violence, sexual assault or offense, stalking, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law or that of persons with whom that individual associates, or any other legally protected characteristics.
