Edits: 

The priority deadline was extended to July 28, but we will continue accepting applications on a rolling basis.

The language around compensation has been updated.

Job Summary

Effective Altruism NYC is seeking an ambitious Executive Director to help oversee the strategy, execution, and management of our impact-oriented programs and back-office operations.

The Executive Director will help define the vision and goals that the organization wants to fulfill, design programs to achieve that vision, and lead the successful completion of any new goals as well as the organization’s compliance needs. They’ll be responsible for the onboarding and management of any new employees, volunteers, and/or interns and report directly to the Board of Directors.^[1]

Competitive candidates have prior experience managing open-ended tasks, taking initiative without supervision, communicating effectively with diverse stakeholders, and learning quickly on the job.

We think this is a great opportunity to help individuals find their unique path to making a difference in the world and help contribute to the success of one of the largest effective altruism communities worldwide.

Please reach out to Rocky if you have any questions. 

• Location: New York City, hybrid: work from home + regular in-person events
• Contract: Full-time
• Right to work requirements: We are most likely unable to sponsor work visas, so we strongly recommend applicants to have the right to work in the U.S.
• Compensation package: The expected total compensation amount is planned to be $94,000, which includes salary and insurance/benefits; additional funding may be possible (pending candidate qualifications and grantmaker approval).^[2][3]
• Expected start: September 2024
• Deadline to apply: 11:59 pm ET on July 21

Referral Program

We also encourage readers to share this position with promising candidates in their networks; to help with this, we are running a hiring referral (donation) incentive program. 

If you refer the candidate who successfully fills this position for this hiring round, you can choose one charity fund from a select list to receive a $1,250 (USD) donation.^[4] Please submit your referrals for the role to participate.

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    The Executive Director will help the organization transition to a new chapter, as Effective Altruism NYC’s current staff take on new roles in the next few months.

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   Funding for this position is primarily supported by the Centre for Effective Altruism’s Community Building Grants (CBG) program.

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   See the full job description for more information.

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   Restrictions apply - please read more about limitations and eligibility for the program here if you would like to participate.

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