Open Philanthropy is a philanthropic funder and advisor dedicated to helping others as much as possible with our available resources. We’re currently expanding our team across multiple departments and seeking talented individuals who want to make a meaningful difference in the world.

🚀 Senior Generalist Roles on our Global Catastrophic Risks Team

Our GCR division works to reduce the likelihood of events that could cause major global harm. As this portfolio grows rapidly, we are hiring up to four new senior generalists to drive key initiatives and maximize our impact.

Location: Remote – Global
Department: Grantmaking – Global Catastrophic Risks
Application Deadline: 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on Thursday, November 20

We are hiring for four distinct roles:

1. Chief of Staff, Global Catastrophic Risks

About the Role: Work directly with GCR division leaders (Emily Oehlsen and George Rosenfeld) to support existing programs, develop forward-looking strategy, and grow the team’s overall impact.
Ideal Candidate: A broad interest in reducing global catastrophic risks, familiar with areas like AI safety and biosecurity, and ideally has senior-level Chief of Staff or generalist experience.
Location: Preference for Washington, D.C., London, or the San Francisco Bay Area. Remote possible with East Coast hours.
Compensation: $172,388.73 or $188,255.37 per year (remote).
Apply Here: Chief of Staff, Global Catastrophic Risks Application

2. Chief of Staff, Technical AI Safety

About the Role: Partner with Peter Favaloro to accelerate the work of our rapidly growing Technical AI Safety team, focusing on organization, strategy, and stakeholder management. Technical experience is not required.
Ideal Candidate: Excited about technical AI safety, broadly familiar with the ecosystem, and has experience running and scaling high-functioning teams.
Location: Strong preference for the San Francisco Bay Area.
Compensation: $186,861.09 or $204,059.77 per year (Bay Area).
Apply Here: Chief of Staff, Technical AI Safety Application

3. Chief of Staff, Short Timelines Special Projects

About the Role: Work closely with Claire Zabel to get new, agile projects off the ground for a new team focused on scenarios where timelines to transformative AI are short.
Ideal Candidate: Comfortable with high ambiguity, broadly familiar with AI safety and AI futurism, and can balance nimbleness with thoroughness.
Location: Strong preference for Berkeley, California.
Compensation: $186,861.09 or $204,059.77 per year (Bay Area).
Apply Here: Chief of Staff, Short Timelines Special Projects Application

4. Associate Program Officer, AI Governance & Policy

About the Role: Support Alex Lawsen and our largest AI team, with a focus on either team growth/management or identifying new grantmaking opportunities. We are open to applicants earlier in their careers for this role.
Ideal Candidate: Exceptionally organized, self-directed, service-minded, and excited about working closely with a principal in a supporting capacity.
Location: Preference for London, U.K.
Compensation: $172,388.73 per year (London).
Apply Here: Associate Program Officer, AI Governance & Policy Application

Application Process for GCR Roles: We have a single, streamlined application process for these four roles. You can apply to multiple and update your preferences during the process.
Apply for GCR Generalist Roles Here

🤖 Technical AI Safety Grantmaking Roles (Multiple Levels)

Our Technical AI Safety (TAIS) team funds technical research to reduce catastrophic risks from advanced AI. We are hiring multiple grantmakers at different seniority levels to help us scale our grantmaking, which is expected to exceed $130 million this year.

Location: San Francisco (preferred) or Remote
Department: Grantmaking – Global Catastrophic Risks
Application Deadline: 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on Monday, November 24

We are hiring at three levels:

Senior Program Associate: For early contributors with ~0.5-2 years of TAIS-relevant experience.
Associate Program Officer: For those with established TAIS expertise (2-4 years) or strong transferable skills.
Senior Program Officer: For recognized thought leaders with 5+ years of TAIS experience.

Who We’re Looking For:

Familiarity with AI safety threat models and research directions.
Technical literacy to evaluate research proposals.
Strong judgment, high productivity, and clear communication.
Experience in technical AI safety research is a significant plus.

Compensation:

Senior Program Associate: $126,233.59 – $171,038.93
Associate Program Officer: $172,388.73 – $233,576.37
Senior Program Officer: $211,623.63 – $286,737.30

Apply Here: Technical AI Safety Grantmaking Application

👥 Recruiter

Our Recruiting team is the engine behind Open Philanthropy’s growth. We are looking to add recruiters to help us find and hire the top talent needed to achieve our ambitious goals.

Location: Remote – Global
Department: Operations
Application Deadline: Midnight Pacific Time on Sunday, November 23

About the Role: You will specialize in either Round Management (owning hiring projects from start to finish) or Pipeline Development (sourcing and engaging strong candidates). You will represent Open Philanthropy, manage complex processes, and help build our team.

Who We’re Looking For:

Strong project management and interpersonal skills.
Ability to move fast and prioritize aggressively.
Excited about Open Phil’s mission across all cause areas.
Experience in recruiting, talent sourcing, or community building is a plus.

Compensation: $116,977.12 (remote). Higher for SF or D.C.
Apply Here: Recruiter Application

🛠️ Operations Coordinator/Associate

Our Operations team ensures the organization runs smoothly and effectively. We are looking for proactive, solutions-focused professionals to support our staff and offices.

Location: San Francisco or Washington, D.C. (onsite)
Department: Operations
Application Deadline: December 31 (or until filled)

About the Role: Responsibilities include administrative support, office management, event execution, IT assistance, and improving internal processes. We are hiring at both Coordinator (no specific exp. required) and Associate (4+ years exp.) levels.

Who We’re Looking For: