Head of Special Projects
Kairos
- Location
- Remote (US)
- Type
- Full-time
- Compensation
- $140,000 – $270,000 per year
- Posted
- Sep 03, 2026
- Last checked
- Oct 23, 2026
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Last seen in the source feed: Oct 23, 2026.
Application link last checked: Oct 18, 2026. The page matched this title; opening status remains unconfirmed.
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Job description
- In this role, you'll lead a team pursuing high-impact opportunities for the AI safety ecosystem, running a portfolio of projects from concept to launch.
- Evaluate and select opportunities across Kairos and the ecosystem to pursue, executing quickly when impact windows close.
- Build systems to scale successful projects, and wind down completed work while preserving lessons learned.
- Hire and manage team members to sustainably run projects as they grow.
- Shape Kairos's strategy and contribute to cross-cutting initiatives as capacity allows.
About Kairos
WebsiteKairos is an AI safety fieldbuilding organization that aims to mitigate the risks from advanced AI by helping fill talent gaps and needs within the field.
This role at a glance
- Yearly pay midpoint
- $205,000
- Related openings here
- 285 · 21 new this week
How this pay compares
The midpoint exceeds 60% of 181 open full-time AI Safety & Governance roles here with published pay. Their median midpoint is $175,000. This compares listed ranges, not offers or applicant competition.
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