Application Guide

How to Apply for General Expression of Interest

at Centre for Effective Altruism

🏢 About Centre for Effective Altruism

The Centre for Effective Altruism (CEA) is unique as the central coordinating organization for the global effective altruism movement, providing infrastructure and support rather than implementing direct interventions. Working here offers the opportunity to help shape and scale a community dedicated to solving the world's most pressing problems through evidence-based approaches. You'd be joining a mission-driven team that values intellectual rigor and collaborative problem-solving in a remote-first environment.

About This Role

This General Expression of Interest role involves supporting CEA's core functions of community building, event coordination, and resource development for the effective altruism movement. You'll contribute to nurturing a global network of individuals and groups focused on high-impact problem-solving, making this role impactful by strengthening the infrastructure that enables effective altruists worldwide to collaborate and increase their positive impact.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve coordinating with international team members via asynchronous communication tools, developing resources for local EA groups, analyzing community engagement metrics, and participating in discussions about improving CEA's programs. You could be preparing for an upcoming virtual event, responding to community inquiries, and collaborating on initiatives to strengthen connections within the global EA network.

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🎯 Who Centre for Effective Altruism Is Looking For

  • Demonstrates genuine alignment with effective altruism principles through past involvement in EA communities, reading, or projects
  • Has experience in community building, event coordination, or online platform management, ideally within mission-driven organizations
  • Shows a track record of collaborative work with strong written communication skills suitable for remote teamwork
  • Exhibits intellectual humility and a systematic approach to problem-solving, with examples of incorporating feedback and evidence into decisions

📝 Tips for Applying to Centre for Effective Altruism

1

Explicitly connect your past experiences to EA principles - don't assume reviewers will infer your alignment

2

Highlight specific community building or coordination experience, even if from volunteer roles or student groups

3

Demonstrate familiarity with CEA's specific programs like EA Global conferences or the EA Forum

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Show evidence of truth-seeking by mentioning how you've changed your mind based on evidence or feedback

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Quantify your impact in previous roles using EA-relevant metrics (people reached, groups supported, resources created)

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your personal journey with effective altruism and how it informs your career motivations', 'Specific examples of community building or coordination work, emphasizing collaborative achievements', 'How you approach problem-solving with evidence and openness to changing your views', "Why you're interested in CEA specifically versus other EA organizations, showing research into their unique role"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → CEA's specific programs like EA Global, Local Groups Support, and the EA Forum - understand their current initiatives
  • → Recent writings or talks by CEA leadership (particularly Executive Director) to understand strategic direction
  • → The EA community's current debates and challenges through EA Forum posts and community discussions
  • → How CEA differs from other EA organizations like 80,000 Hours or GiveWell in its coordination role
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How you would approach building trust and engagement in a geographically dispersed EA community
2 Your experience with feedback processes and examples of incorporating criticism to improve your work
3 How you prioritize between different community needs or projects using EA principles
4 Your thoughts on current challenges or opportunities in the EA movement that CEA should address
5 Scenario questions about coordinating between diverse stakeholders with different EA priorities
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Generic applications that don't demonstrate specific knowledge of EA principles or CEA's work
  • Overemphasis on personal career advancement without connecting to community impact
  • Dogmatic presentation of EA views without showing openness to evidence-based updating
  • Failure to demonstrate collaborative experience or remote work capabilities

📅 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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