SPAR Part-Time Contractor
Help scale SPAR's operational capacity and deliver great programming to our community of AI safety researchers.
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Kairos is a nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating talent into AI safety and policy. We run SPAR – the largest AI safety research fellowship, now with 300+ mentees mentored by researchers from Google DeepMind, the UK AI Security Institute, Open Philanthropy, RAND, METR, and others.
Our fellows have published at NeurIPS and ICML, been featured in Time Magazine, and gone on to lead impactful work across top research labs, think tanks, and policy orgs. We've helped dozens land AI safety roles and supported hundreds in taking meaningful actions in the space.
We're seeking a motivated contractor to help scale SPAR's operational capacity and support program delivery. As a SPAR contractor, you'll provide essential coordination and logistics support for high-impact projects, providing support to mentors and mentees, coordinating technical workshops, and helping organize SPAR's Demo Day.
What You'll Do
- Coordinate and facilitate technical and policy workshops for SPAR mentees
- Support the organization of SPAR's Demo Day: source judges and attendees, develop outreach materials, help design Gather Town space, and manage the event website (last year's site)
- Meet one-on-one with SPAR participants to understand their experiences, connect them with relevant opportunities, and help assess program impact
- Help us organize in-person meetups for SPAR mentees (if based in the Bay Area, London, Boston, or NYC) or virtual social events
- Create practical guides, templates, and resources to help mentees navigate research best practices and career development
- Taking on other small projects or initiatives based on skills and interests
Who You Are
Deeply committed to AI safety
You understand the importance of AI safety work and are motivated by the opportunity to help build this critical field. You likely already have had some engagement with the field via our programs, a similar research program, AI safety university groups, or other AI safety initiatives.
Interest in fieldbuilding
You're curious about or passionate about AI safety fieldbuilding and talent development.
Strong organizational skills
You can manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines consistently, and maintain high attention to detail.
Proactive and self-directed
You thrive with autonomy, take initiative without constant oversight, and are comfortable defining your own approach to achieving goals.
Strong communication skills
You can engage effectively with diverse stakeholders, from early-career fellows to senior researchers and policy leaders.
If you are passionate about our mission but are unsure about whether you meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway.
You can also submit a general expression of interest if you don't think you're a good fit for this role but would be interested in other future roles at Kairos.
Logistics
- Start Date: Late October 2025 (flexible)
- Location: Remote (worldwide)
- Time Commitment: Minimum 7 hours per week (flexible schedule)
- Duration: Flexible based on your availability and fit. This role could conclude at the end of the current cohort (December 2025), extend through the next cohort (May 2026), or continue beyond if mutually beneficial. We're open to discussing what works best for you.
- Availability: Preference for candidates who can attend meetings during some ET business hours, though we'll work with your schedule.
Application Process
We've designed a streamlined process to be respectful of your time:
Ready to Apply?
If you're excited about supporting the next generation of AI safety talent and want to make a tangible impact in this critical field, we'd love to hear from you.