The Safe AI Forum (SAIF) is hiring an Operations Associate/Specialist to help build the operational foundation that enables our work on international AI governance.

About SAIF

SAIF is a US 501(c)3 dedicated to advancing international cooperation to reduce extreme AI risks. We specialise in international AI governance, fostering coordination and communication between states and non-state actors across the most important AI jurisdictions.

Our flagship programme, the International Dialogue on AI Safety (IDAIS), brings together senior computer scientists and AI governance experts from multiple jurisdictions to collaborate on AI risk. We also run workshops, working groups, and other convenings.

About the role

We're looking for our second operations generalist to take ownership of core operational workstreams as we scale. This is a high-leverage role where you'll work directly with me (Harsimran) to build the systems and processes that enable SAIF's work.

The role involves:

• Leading end-to-end hiring processes (~40% of time)
• Building and maintaining internal systems and infrastructure (~30%)
• Supporting day-to-day operations and administration (~30%)

We're open to candidates at different experience levels, both those earlier in their career (as Operations Associate) and those with more demonstrated capability (as Operations Specialist).

Who we're looking for

Strong candidates will likely have:

• 2–4+ years (though not exclusively) of relevant experience in operations, recruitment, project management, or consulting
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• An ownership mentality with bias towards action
• Service orientation and genuine interest in enabling others' success
• Mission alignment and motivation to reduce AI risks

Why join SAIF?

• High leverage: Your work will directly shape organisational capacity and enable critical work on international AI coordination
• Variety and growth: The role is intentionally broad and will evolve as SAIF grows. You'll work across people operations, systems, and organisational infrastructure
• Small, high-context team: You'll be part of a team of nine based across the UK and US, working closely with leadership
• Impact-focused culture: We move quickly, balance rigour with speed, and take genuine ownership of outcomes

Other details

• Location: Remote, with preference for US or UK-based candidates
• Salary: Operations Associate: $68,750–$96,082 / £44,711–£62,485 | Operations Specialist: $85,938–$120,102 / £55,888–£78,107 (benchmarked to US salaries and adjusted for proficiency and location)
• Start date: March/April 2026 (preferred)
• Application deadline: Apply by 11:59 PM local time on Thursday, 18 December 2025.

How to apply

Please fill out this application form by 11:59 PM local time on Thursday, 18 December 2025.

The application process will likely include written work and interview components, and potentially a work trial. We offer payment for work samples and trials, conditional on your location.

If you have questions about this role, please contact careers@saif.org.

You can read the full job description here.

Even if you don't meet all the criteria or aren't sure you're the perfect fit, we encourage you to apply if you're excited about this role.