Chief of Staff (CoS)
Location: San Francisco Bay Area, California
Employment type: Full-time
Compensation: $80,000 - $150,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications, with competitive benefits package
Reporting structure: Reports to CEO
Contact: careers@evitable.com
Application form: link
Start date: Jan - Feb 2026
About Evitable
Evitable is an organization with a mission to make people aware of the dangers of AI, and aware that we can and should prevent further progress towards Superintelligence.
About the Role
Help shape and support a new movement to push back on A(S)I inevitability. Coming in as one of the first hires means that you will be closely connected to our CEO and all aspects of our work--getting significant insight into our overall organizational development and evolving programs. You’ll support and amplify the work of our CEO, David, and act as his right hand. The two of you will work closely together, and you’ll contribute to, and be expected to make decisions representing, his strategy and vision.
As this role is strategic in nature, it requires a comprehensive understanding of the AI risk mitigation space.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement plans for supporting and amplifying the CEO’s work.
Take the initiative to organize and prioritize the CEO’s efforts; proactively seek and incorporate feedback; and shape processes that enable you to be effective (e.g., establishing what level of sign-off is needed when).
Work directly with the CEO to manage and make the best use of their time. Specific responsibilities could include:
Running daily meetings with the CEO, resulting in actionable TODOs
Accompany and support the CEO in meetings, including meeting prep, preparing backgrounders, proposing action items, and assigning and driving execution on follow-up tasks.
Identifying, tracking, and supporting execution of TODOs, including preparing drafts, handling correspondence, or conducting research
Co-working on org plans and roadmaps
Contribute assertively to strategic discussions, assisting the CEO to make final decisions.
Run with specific projects delegated to you by the CEO “on the fly,” representing the CEO to others in the org in such cases to drive execution, including delegating tasks to other team members.
Support the growing Evitable team in a wide array of tasks and projects related to organizational development and operations.
Qualifications
Required
Purpose-driven and aligned with Evitable’s mission to make people aware of the dangers of AI, and aware that we can and should prevent further progress towards Superintelligence.
An understanding of the major actors and fundamental concepts of AI risk mitigation.
3+ years of experience supporting C-suite executives or executive directors.
Experience working in fast-paced start-up or non-profit environments.
Impeccable reliability, organization, and conscientiousness. A track record of getting things done and meeting deadlines by prioritizing effectively.
Experience successfully setting up and running new systems and processes for executive organization and time management.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt to different stakeholders and contexts.
Nice to Have
Familiarity with non-profit administration and compliance.
Experience managing upwards.
Experience hiring, training, and managing Executive Assistants and Virtual Assistants.
Familiarity with the technology policy, safety, ethics, and/or activism ecosystem.
Work Authorization
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Hiring Process
Our hiring process isn’t fixed and can vary depending on the candidate, but will typically include:
Application form
30-minute screening call
Paid work test
30-minute interview with a panel
Hour interview with panel and/or CEO
Reference checks (2 professional references)
Offer
Note that in some instances, we may opt to include a work trial before the offer is made.
Updated Jan 12 2026