Application Guide

How to Apply for Field Strategist

at Atlas Computing

🏢 About Atlas Computing

Atlas Computing is a unique tech nonprofit focused on identifying and addressing neglected gaps and bottlenecks in AI development to drive better societal outcomes. Unlike traditional tech companies, they specifically source owners to build new organizations tackling AI risks and opportunities, making them mission-driven with a proactive approach to shaping the AI ecosystem.

About This Role

As a Field Strategist at Atlas Computing, you'll scope and build new organizations from the ground up to address critical AI risks and opportunities. This role involves creating detailed organizational proposals, collaborating with recruiters to identify founders, and connecting them with funders and stakeholders, making it highly impactful in shaping the future of responsible AI development.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve researching AI ecosystem gaps, drafting detailed organizational proposals for new initiatives, and collaborating with recruiters to identify potential founders. You'd also spend time networking with funders and stakeholders, connecting them with promising founders to launch viable organizations addressing critical AI challenges.

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🎯 Who Atlas Computing Is Looking For

  • Has direct experience scoping and launching new organizations, preferably in tech or nonprofit sectors, with demonstrable outcomes
  • Can produce detailed, actionable organizational proposals including purpose, funding strategies, advisor networks, and user identification
  • Possesses strong networking skills to connect potential founders with funders, stakeholders, and advisors in the AI ecosystem
  • Collaborates effectively with recruiters to identify and pitch qualified founders, understanding both technical and leadership qualities needed

📝 Tips for Applying to Atlas Computing

1

Highlight specific examples where you've scoped and built new organizations, quantifying impact where possible

2

Demonstrate your understanding of AI risks and opportunities by referencing specific gaps Atlas Computing might address

3

Showcase your networking ability by mentioning connections in AI, tech philanthropy, or relevant funding circles

4

Tailor your resume to emphasize collaboration with recruiters and founder identification experience

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Reference Atlas Computing's mission directly and explain how your approach aligns with their gap-focused methodology

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your experience in scoping and building organizations, with specific examples of successful launches', "Understanding of AI ecosystem gaps and how you'd identify opportunities for new organizations", 'Networking capabilities and connections to potential funders, advisors, and stakeholders in AI', 'Collaborative approach to working with recruiters and identifying founder talent']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Explore Atlas Computing's website and existing projects to understand their specific approach to identifying gaps
  • → Research current AI risks and opportunities being discussed in tech nonprofit and effective altruism circles
  • → Investigate potential funders and stakeholders in the AI space that Atlas Computing might engage with
  • → Look into similar gap-focused organizations to understand the landscape Atlas operates within
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through how you would scope a new organization to address a specific AI risk or opportunity
2 Describe your process for creating a detailed organizational proposal including funding strategy and stakeholder mapping
3 How would you collaborate with recruiters to identify and pitch potential founders for a new AI-focused organization?
4 Share examples of how you've successfully connected founders with funders and stakeholders in past roles
5 What neglected gaps in the current AI ecosystem do you think Atlas Computing should prioritize and why?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying with generic AI experience without demonstrating specific organization-building skills
  • Failing to understand Atlas Computing's unique nonprofit, gap-focused approach versus traditional tech companies
  • Not providing concrete examples of networking, founder identification, or organizational proposal creation

📅 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

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