Application Guide

How to Apply for Co-Director

at Rethink Wellbeing

🏢 About Rethink Wellbeing

Rethink Wellbeing is unique because it combines mental health support with effective altruism principles, specifically targeting the EA community with scalable, cost-effective solutions. Their innovative approach integrates AI with peer support to achieve therapy-level outcomes at a fraction of traditional costs, making mental resilience accessible globally.

About This Role

As Co-Director, you'll work directly with founder Dr. Inga Grossmann to shape organizational strategy, build key partnerships, and lead fundraising efforts. This role is particularly impactful because you'll help scale their AI-integrated peer support program to the Philippines while maintaining their mission of affordable, accessible mental health solutions worldwide.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves virtual strategy sessions with Dr. Grossmann, developing partnership outreach plans for Southeast Asian organizations, analyzing fundraising data, and coordinating with remote team members on program expansion to the Philippines. You'll balance high-level strategic planning with hands-on implementation of their AI-integrated peer support scaling efforts.

🎯 Who Rethink Wellbeing Is Looking For

  • Has proven experience developing and implementing organizational strategies in mental health or social impact sectors
  • Demonstrates successful partnership building and fundraising track record, particularly with international or tech-focused organizations
  • Can effectively manage remote collaboration while being willing to travel periodically to the Philippines for program implementation
  • Shows genuine interest in both mental health innovation and AI-integrated solutions, with understanding of effective altruism principles

📝 Tips for Applying to Rethink Wellbeing

1

Highlight specific experience with scaling mental health or social impact programs internationally, particularly in Southeast Asia

2

Demonstrate understanding of effective altruism principles and how they apply to mental health interventions

3

Provide concrete examples of successful partnership development and fundraising in remote or distributed organizations

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Show familiarity with AI applications in mental health or peer support systems

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Emphasize experience working directly with founders or in co-leadership positions in early-stage organizations

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific experience with strategy development and implementation in mental health or social impact organizations', 'Examples of successful partnership building and fundraising achievements, particularly with international scope', 'Understanding of effective altruism principles and how they relate to scalable mental health solutions', 'Experience with remote collaboration and willingness to support expansion to the Philippines']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • Rethink Wellbeing's current programs and their AI-integrated peer support model specifics
  • Effective altruism community's approach to mental health and productivity interventions
  • Mental health landscape and challenges in the Philippines specifically
  • Dr. Inga Grossmann's background and previous work in mental health innovation
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you approach scaling the AI-integrated peer support program specifically in the Philippines?
2 What strategies would you use to build partnerships with mental health organizations in Southeast Asia?
3 How have you previously developed and implemented organizational strategies in remote or distributed teams?
4 What fundraising approaches would you recommend for an organization targeting therapy-level outcomes at reduced costs?
5 How do you see AI enhancing peer support systems while maintaining human connection and effectiveness?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Generic application materials that don't address the specific combination of mental health, AI, and effective altruism
  • Lack of specific examples demonstrating experience with international program scaling or remote collaboration
  • Focusing only on clinical mental health experience without addressing organizational strategy and partnership building aspects

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

Offer

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