Lead / Head of Meta Special Events
Centre for Effective Altruism
📍 Remote (Global) 🔄 Rolling Applications
💰 $116,494-$138,954 USD 🕔 Full Time
We’re hiring a Meta Special Events Lead/Head of Meta Special Events to develop and oversee a portfolio of high-impact events focused on nurturing and strengthening the EA community.
Building on the success of events like the Meta Coordination Forum, which has played an important role in helping leaders of EA organizations coordinate and collaborate, we're expanding our portfolio of meta-focused events to address key challenges facing the EA community.
In this leadership position, you’ll take ownership over this portfolio, set the strategic direction, build relationships with stakeholders, and lead a team. You'll work closely with key stakeholders to identify the most pressing challenges facing the community and design targeted events to address them.
You will report to Amy Labenz, our Director of Events, and manage and potentially grow a team as the program expands.
Responsibilities
While your exact responsibilities may evolve as we learn more, you will likely focus on:
Strategic vision and leadership: Develop the vision, goals, and strategy for Meta Special Events program and identify event opportunities to strengthen the EA community.
Project management: Oversee the end-to-end planning and execution of events, establishing project timelines, coordinating team workflows, and ensuring high-quality delivery. Monitor progress across multiple concurrent event cycles and make adjustments as needed to achieve program goals. Develop systems and processes to streamline planning and execution as the program scales.
Stakeholder engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders in the EA community, and secure participation from relevant speakers, attendees, and advisors.
Team leadership: Provide guidance, mentorship, and strategic direction to your team. Foster a high-performance culture focused on excellence and impact. Establish clear expectations, roles, and communication channels. Hold regular team meetings to review progress, set priorities, and address challenges.
Program oversight: Make final decisions on major program elements, including event formats, content themes, and target audiences. Review and approve event concepts, attendee selection criteria, and key content. Ensure the events align with the objectives of the program.
Measurement and evaluation: Iterate upon and implement follow-up processes to capture valuable outcomes attributable to our events. Use evaluation insights to continuously improve program design and execution.
High-level budgeting and funding proposals: Oversee the program's budget and develop funding proposals that articulate program strategy, anticipated outcomes, and resource requirements.
What we are looking for
We're looking for someone who can set a strong strategic vision, lead a talented team, identify high-impact event opportunities, and build strong relationships with key stakeholders.
You might be a particularly good fit for this role if you are:
Strategically minded with the ability to set a clear and compelling vision, develop actionable strategies, and adapt plans based on new insights or feedback. You can identify high-impact event opportunities and prioritize resources accordingly.
An effective project manager who can oversee complex events from concept to completion. You can establish clear plans, monitor progress, and ensure high-quality execution while managing multiple concurrent event cycles.
Deeply familiar with the EA community with insight into its key organizations, challenges, and opportunities. You can navigate complex stakeholder relationships and identify where events can add the most value.
A skilled relationship builder capable of engaging with diverse stakeholders and navigating complex dynamics.
Motivated by EA principles and excited to work on projects that strengthen the EA community. You use high-quality reasoning and decision-making, and ensure they are reflected in the work of your team.
Preferred but not required
Experience designing and executing high-impact events or similar convening initiatives
Background in planning for complex projects with multiple stakeholders
Experience leading and mentoring a team
Experience with fundraising or donor relations
We believe that the perfect candidate for this role may not tick every box. If this role interests you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all the criteria or aren't sure of your exact role fit. Please lean toward submitting your application if you're excited about this position.
Other information
This is a full-time, remote position. We prefer applicants who are able to work in time zones between US Pacific Time and CET. This role will likely involve travel 4-6 times a year.
Start date: We’d ideally have you start as soon as possible, but can be flexible for the right candidate.
Compensation
US: total compensation package of $128,143-$152,849, comprising a base salary of $116,494-$138,954 and a 10% unconditional 401k contribution.
UK: total compensation package of £76,275-£90,981, comprising a base salary of £69,341-£82,710 and a 10% pension contribution.
Compensation and role title for this position depends on the level of experience and expertise you bring to the role, and will be determined throughout the hiring process.
Benefits include private insurance, flexible work hours, a $6,000 / £5,000 annual professional development allowance, a $6,000 / £5,000 mental health support allowance, extended parental leave, ergonomic equipment, unconditional 10% pension / 401k contribution, 25 days of paid vacation, and more.
We are 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 colour who are excited about contributing to our mission. The Centre for Effective Altruism is an equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, or have any other questions about applying, please contact jobs@centreforeffectivealtruism.org.
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