SPAR Part-Time Contractor

Part-time / Remote•$25–$45/hour

Help scale SPAR's impact and deliver great programming to our community of AI safety researchers.

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About Kairos

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 impact and deliver great programming to our community. As a SPAR contractor, you'll play a key role in organizing high-impact programs, including technical workshops and SPAR Demo Day (likely the largest virtual AI safety event in the field!)

What You'll Do

Workshop Facilitation

Coordinate and facilitate workshops led by technical researchers and policy researchers for SPAR mentees.

SPAR Demo Day Management

Take a leadership role in organizing our flagship Demo Day event, including:

Sourcing and recruiting judges and career fair attendees from leading AI safety organizations
Developing compelling outreach materials to maximize event participation
Designing and building an engaging Gather Town virtual space
Helping create the event website and promotional materials

Mentor Research & Recruitment

Conduct strategic research to identify promising mentors for upcoming SPAR cohorts in alignment with our core research agendas.

Fellow Engagement & Support

Meet one-on-one with SPAR participants to understand their experiences. Connect them with relevant AI safety opportunities, resources, and networks that align with their goals.

In-Person Events (Location Dependent)

If you're based in a hub with high SPAR mentee density (Bay Area, London, Boston, or New York), you'll receive a budget to organize and host in-person meetups for SPAR mentees. If not, we'd likely be open to putting on virtual social events as well.

Resource Development

Create practical guides, templates, and resources that help SPAR mentees navigate their AI safety journey more effectively, from research best practices to career development strategies.

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.

Application Process

We've designed a streamlined process to be respectful of your time:

1.Application(10-20 mins)

2.Take-Home(1-1.5 hours)

3.Interview(45 mins)

4.Offer

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.

Have questions? Email us