The CEA Events Team is Hiring for Three Program Lead Positions

If you're passionate about building the effective altruism community and want to help us create more impactful discussion spaces, apply by this Thursday, April 17th, 11:59 pm BST!*

The initial application is relatively light, you can apply for all three roles by applying to one and expressing interest in the other two.

*Note: these roles have been open for several weeks; this is just a final reminder.

Why join the Events team?

The CEA Events team creates high-quality discussion spaces that connect, inform, and inspire people in ways that help them have a greater positive impact on the world. We're expanding three of our key programs:

EAGx—organizing conferences around the world for those familiar with EA concepts to build their networks and find high-impact opportunities.
AI Special Events—facilitating events that connect key decision-makers, researchers, and funders to accelerate progress on addressing risks from advanced AI.
Meta Special Events—developing events focused on nurturing and strengthening the EA community.

Our events have facilitated valuable connections, project launches, research collaborations, and funding relationships. For example:

EAGx events have helped attendees find high-impact work, secure significant donations, and build connections that advance their careers and impact. In the 2024 EA Survey, 12% of respondents reported EAGx as an important factor for their involvement in EA. 19.2% cited EAGx as a source of interesting and valuable new personal connections.
Our annual Summit on Existential Security event has facilitated lots of valuable outcomes, including new projects, research collaborations, and improved strategic coordination in the AI risk landscape.
The Meta Coordination Forum has played an important role in helping leaders of EA organizations coordinate and collaborate effectively. You can read about the outcomes from the 2024 event here.

We have ambitious plans to expand our impact in 2025 and beyond, and we need your help to make that happen. We're hiring one leader for each of these program areas to help us scale while keeping quality high.

This is a photo of attendees at EA Global, our team is significantly smaller than this.

Who are we looking for?

We're looking for strategic leaders who share our values and can help us build these programs. Our ideal candidate would have:

Strong strategic thinking with the ability to set a clear vision and develop actionable plans
Experience managing teams or complex projects effectively
Deep familiarity with the EA community and/or AI risk landscape
Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
A collaborative and supportive mindset, with strong communication skills
A growth-oriented attitude and commitment to continuous improvement
Alignment with EA principles and excitement about creating positive impact

What are the roles?

The three roles we're hiring for are:

EAGx Program Lead: You'll take ownership of our EAGx program, crafting the strategy and managing our team of coordinators to scale up the program. In 2025, we'll run ~10 EAGx events, 5-10 EA Summits, and aim to welcome ~5,000 attendees, with the goal of expanding further in 2026. Apply here.

AI Special Events Lead: You'll develop and oversee our portfolio of high-impact events connecting key decision-makers, researchers, and funders working on AI risk. Building on the success of the Summit on Existential Security, you'll identify new opportunities and lead a team to execute events that accelerate progress on addressing risks from advanced AI. Apply here.

Meta Special Events Lead: You'll develop and oversee a portfolio of high-impact events focused on nurturing and strengthening the EA community. Building on events like the Meta Coordination Forum, you'll work with stakeholders to identify pressing challenges facing the community and design targeted events to address them. Apply here.

Other information

These are full-time, remote positions, preferably in time zones between US Pacific Time and CET. The roles will involve travel 4–6 times per year for the Special Events roles, and 5–10 trips annually for the EAGx Program Lead. Details about compensation and benefits can be found in the relevant job descriptions.

How to apply

If you're interested in applying for one or more of these roles, please fill out this application form by this Thursday, April 17th, 2025, 11:59 pm BST. You're welcome to apply to one, two, or all three roles.

We're committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. We especially encourage applications from self-identified women and people of color who are excited about contributing to our mission.

If you have any questions about the roles or the application process, please feel free to email us at [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you!

I hope you're as excited as we are about these opportunities to lead impactful programs at CEA and help create valuable events for the EA community. Even if you don't meet all the criteria or aren't sure of your exact role fit, we encourage you to apply if you're excited about these positions. Good luck!