Application Guide

How to Apply for Team Member, Futures

at Future of Life Institute

🏢 About Future of Life Institute

The Future of Life Institute (FLI) is a nonprofit dedicated to reducing existential risks from advanced AI, making it a unique workplace for those passionate about ensuring AI benefits humanity. FLI is known for its high-impact projects and collaborations with leading AI researchers and policymakers. Working here offers the chance to contribute directly to shaping the future of AI governance and safety.

About This Role

As a Team Member, Futures, you will drive FLI's pro-human AI agenda by building partnerships, coordinating projects, and translating initiatives into tangible momentum. This role is pivotal in expanding the coalition of stakeholders committed to safe AI development. Your work will directly influence how AI technologies are governed and deployed to protect humanity.

💡 A Day in the Life

Your day might start with a virtual check-in with the Futures team to align on project milestones, followed by drafting a partnership proposal for a tech company interested in AI safety. Later, you could coordinate with grantees to track deliverables and update timelines, then join a cross-sector working group call to discuss coalition-building strategies. Evenings might involve reviewing a policy brief or preparing for a stakeholder meeting.

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🎯 Who Future of Life Institute Is Looking For

  • Has 2+ years of experience in partnership development, project coordination, or stakeholder engagement, ideally in tech policy or AI safety.
  • Exhibits exceptional organizational skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple workstreams and track deliverables across diverse teams.
  • Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of translating complex AI safety concepts into compelling narratives for varied audiences.
  • Demonstrates a genuine interest in AI safety and governance, with a proactive approach to learning about existential risks and FLI's mission.

📝 Tips for Applying to Future of Life Institute

1

Tailor your resume to highlight specific examples of partnership building or project coordination, especially in cross-sector contexts.

2

In your cover letter, connect your personal motivation to FLI's mission—mention specific FLI initiatives (e.g., AI safety grants, policy work) that resonate with you.

3

Showcase any experience with grantmaking, multi-stakeholder projects, or scaling initiatives, as these are key to the role.

4

Demonstrate your ability to manage complex timelines by including a brief case study of a project you coordinated with multiple deadlines.

5

Research FLI's recent publications and podcasts (e.g., 'The AI Revolution') to reference in your application, showing genuine engagement.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Emphasize your alignment with FLI's mission to reduce existential risks from AI and your commitment to pro-human AI development.", 'Highlight specific experience in partnership development and project coordination, with concrete examples of outcomes achieved.', 'Mention your interest in AI governance and safety, and how this role fits your career goals in this field.', "Express enthusiasm for FLI's collaborative, remote culture and your ability to thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Read FLI's strategic plan and recent annual reports to understand their priorities and impact metrics.
  • → Review FLI's grantmaking programs and past awards to grasp the types of projects they fund.
  • → Familiarize yourself with key AI safety concepts (e.g., alignment, governance) and current debates in the field.
  • → Explore FLI's blog and publications, especially pieces by co-founders Max Tegmark or Jaan Tallinn.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple workstreams with competing deadlines?
2 Describe a time you built a partnership from scratch. What steps did you take, and what was the outcome?
3 What do you see as the biggest challenges in building a broad coalition for pro-human AI?
4 How would you approach translating a complex AI safety concept for a non-technical stakeholder?
5 What specific FLI project or initiative interests you most, and how would you contribute?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic cover letter that doesn't mention FLI's specific work or mission.
  • Highlighting experience with AI development without connecting it to safety or governance concerns.
  • Underestimating the importance of stakeholder engagement—avoid focusing solely on technical skills.

📅 Application Timeline

⏰ Deadline: July 22, 2026

We recommend applying at least a few days early to avoid last-minute technical issues.

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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