Application Guide

How to Apply for Senior Programs & Strategy Manager

at Far.Ai

🏢 About Far.Ai

Far.AI is a mission-driven organization focused on AI safety and field-building, operating at the intersection of cutting-edge technical research and high-impact policy work. As a remote-first team, they offer flexibility while tackling one of the most critical challenges of our time—ensuring AI benefits humanity.

About This Role

As Senior Programs & Strategy Manager, you will shape the intellectual agenda for Far.AI's portfolio of 12+ events per year, curating content that drives meaningful dialogue among AI safety stakeholders. Your work directly influences how key players engage with AI safety debates, making you a linchpin in the field's progress.

💡 A Day in the Life

Your day might start by reviewing speaker proposals for an upcoming event, then drafting a framing document for a policy workshop. After lunch, you'd have a call with a technical stakeholder to refine an agenda, and later analyze post-event feedback to design follow-on outputs. You'll also coordinate with the team via Slack, ensuring alignment on strategic goals.

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🎯 Who Far.Ai Is Looking For

  • Has extensive experience designing intellectually ambitious agendas for technical, academic, or policy-focused events (e.g., workshops, conferences, convenings).
  • Possesses genuine familiarity with the AI safety field, including key questions (e.g., alignment, governance), major players (e.g., MIRI, OpenAI, DeepMind), and current debates (e.g., interpretability vs. robustness).
  • Demonstrates a proven track record of original written output, such as event framing documents, research summaries, or policy briefs, with the ability to translate complex topics for decision-makers.
  • Excels at stakeholder management, comfortable working with high-status technical stakeholders (e.g., AI researchers, policymakers) and navigating sensitive dynamics.

📝 Tips for Applying to Far.Ai

1

Tailor your resume to highlight event curation and agenda design specifically for technical or policy audiences—include examples of events you've shaped from concept to execution.

2

In your cover letter, demonstrate your familiarity with AI safety by referencing specific debates or papers (e.g., Bostrom's superintelligence, ARC's eliciting latent knowledge) and how your events addressed them.

3

Provide a portfolio or examples of your written work (framing documents, agendas, post-event summaries) that show your ability to distill complex topics for diverse stakeholders.

4

Mention any experience with remote collaboration tools (e.g., Notion, Slack) and asynchronous work, as this is a remote role requiring self-management.

5

Research Far.AI's past events (e.g., from their website or YouTube) and reference how you would build on or improve their programmatic approach.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your deep understanding of AI safety and ability to identify key debates and stakeholders.', 'Concrete examples of designing impactful event agendas that achieved strategic goals (e.g., influenced policy, built community).', 'Your stakeholder management skills, especially with high-status technical experts.', "Your written communication skills, including samples of framing documents or research summaries you've produced."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review Far.AI's website and blog to understand their mission, current projects, and past events (e.g., AI Safety Camp, workshops).
  • → Read key AI safety texts (e.g., Nick Bostrom's 'Superintelligence', The Alignment Problem by Brian Christian) to grasp the field's landscape.
  • → Familiarize yourself with major AI safety funders and organizations (e.g., Open Philanthropy, FLI, CSER) as potential stakeholders or partners.
  • → Check recent AI safety news (e.g., from sources like AI Impacts, Alignment Newsletter) to identify hot topics for event programming.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe an event agenda you designed that had a clear intellectual purpose—how did you select speakers and frame content to achieve that purpose?
2 How do you stay current with AI safety debates? Name a recent development and how it might inform an event program.
3 How would you handle a high-profile speaker who wants to change their talk topic last minute?
4 What follow-on formats have you used to maintain continuity after an event (e.g., working groups, publications)?
5 How do you measure the success of an event beyond attendance numbers?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't submit a generic application—this role requires deep domain knowledge; failing to demonstrate familiarity with AI safety is a dealbreaker.
  • Avoid focusing on logistics (e.g., venue booking) over intellectual content—this role is about curating ideas, not just planning events.
  • Don't ignore the need for writing samples—submit relevant documents that showcase your ability to frame complex topics clearly.

📅 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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