<p><span style="font-size: 16pt;">ABOUT CENTER FOR HUMANE TECHNOLOGY (CHT)</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt;">CHT's mission is to realign technology with humanity's best interests. We are dedicated to leading a comprehensive shift toward technology that strengthens our well-being,  strengthens society and democracies, and builds a shared information environment. Our primary focus is on AI product development and deployment, and driving a more humane future with AI. Through our work, we build shared understanding, drive coordinated solutions, and empower leaders to act. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Learn more at</span><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://humanetech.com" style="font-size: 12pt;" class="postings-link"> humanetech.com</a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size: 16pt;">POSITION OVERVIEW</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt;">We are seeking a Senior Executive Assistant to directly support Tristan Harris, Co-Founder of CHT, and public intellectual. Tristan’s work spans research, writing, public speaking, managing high-value relationships, special projects, and fundraising. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt;">The Senior Executive Assistant will be a high-performing operator working in partnership with Tristan and his Principal Liaison to manage his multiple initiatives, competing priorities, and limited time to maximize his impact.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt;">You’re an experienced senior professional who has served as a Senior Executive Assistant to a high-profile leader, a personal Chief of Staff, or a Senior Project Manager in mission-driven work, with a strong track record of providing strategic support to a principal. You’re a strong operational leader who is practical, organized, and thoughtful, and can help turn vision into reality and chaos into order. The ideal candidate will also have experience managing relationships with C-suite executives and prominent institutional leaders, and is at home in a dynamic,  fast-changing environment.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong style="font-size: 11pt;">This role has a strong preference for candidates who are able to work in-person several days a month in the Bay Area with flexible remote work, however that is not a requirement.</strong></p> <p></p><p><br></p><b>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</b><ul> <li><strong>Executive Office Operations</strong></li> <li>Help run efficient Executive Office operations and processes within CHT, and participate in multiple internal departmental and team meetings</li> <li>Manage intricate scheduling and logistics in collaboration with internal team and external contacts, including meetings, agendas, and briefing materials</li> <li>Create Google calendar events, ensuring correct links, time zones, attendees, pre-reads, and tech setup are accurate</li> <li>Frequently reschedule shifting commitments, meetings, and travel, oftentimes at the last minute</li> <li>Acts as primary gatekeeper for inbound scheduling requests, then route to Tristan’s Principal Liaison for strategic review as necessary</li> <li>Arrange domestic and international travel, build out detailed itineraries, and track and submit expenses in a timely manner</li> <li>Draft documents, emails, and direct correspondence on Tristan’s behalf and in his voice</li> <li>Provide coverage for CHT Executive Office team members when they are OOO</li> </ul> <div> </div> <ul> <li><strong>Prioritization</strong></li> <li>Partner with Tristan’s Principal Liaison to maintain focus on top priorities while balancing complex, evolving opportunities and logistics</li> <li>Proactively build out Tristan’s calendar architecture and manage his schedule accordingly to reflect top priorities</li> <li>Allocate and honor necessary focus time to enable deep thinking and execution of core responsibilities</li> <li>Monitor and triage Tristan’s inbox, serving as air traffic controller for time-sensitive and high-priority information</li> </ul> <div> </div> <ul> <li><strong>Project Management </strong></li> <li>In partnership with his Principal Liaison, maintain a project management system across Tristan’s work, delivering  and receiving regular updates on progress, risks, schedules, and timelines to ensure alignment and accountability</li> <li>Help Tristan maintain strategic momentum, unblock priorities, and drive consistent execution</li> <li>Regularly participate in CHT departmental and team meetings to help move Tristan’s organizational responsibilities forward</li> <li>Own the end-to-end logistics of Tristan’s media appearances, speaking engagements, and participation in events:  scheduling, travel, coordination with all parties, prep work, briefing materials, on-the-ground logistics, run-of-show, debriefs, and downloads</li> <li>Help capture and transform Tristan's new CHT project ideas into clear initiatives, briefs, and greenlighting documents through discovery, analysis, and distillation of multifaceted information</li> </ul> <div> </div> <ul> <li><strong>Relationship Management</strong></li> <li>Communicate with external partners on scheduling  availability, timing, and holds</li> <li>Assess and advocate for solutions to Tristan that serve the best interests of CHT using problem-solving and strategic influence, and raise flags around misalignment</li> <li>Be Tristan’s eyes and ears across CHT: coordinate with internal teams, understand cross-departmental relationships and priorities, and advance Tristan's key responsibilities</li> <li>Update and maintain the Hubspot CRM system for Tristan’s contacts: contact records, meetings, downloads, email correspondence, follow-ups, and action items</li> <li>Be fluent in open communication, empathy, and emotional intelligence</li> </ul><p><br></p><b>WHAT YOU’LL GAIN</b><ul> <li>A dynamic, learning-rich environment in a cutting-edge nonprofit organization driving societal impact</li> <li>Exposure to high-profile initiatives and global events</li> <li>Influence in shaping mission-critical projects </li> <li>Direct collaboration with Tristan Harris and leading voices in humane technology and AI spheres</li> </ul><p><br></p><b>EMPLOYMENT DETAILS</b><ul> <li>Terms: Full-time permanent role with 90-day trial period</li> <li>Location: Strong preference for San Francisco Bay Area to allow for more in-person collaboration with Tristan, with remote possible</li> <li>Travel: Up to 20% for events, Tristan’s speaking engagements, and team retreats</li> <li>Reporting: Reports to CHT CoS with dotted line management to Tristan Harris and the Executive Director</li> </ul><p><br></p><b>ESSENTIAL QUALITIES</b><ul> <li>Have 5+ years of prior experience as a Senior Executive Assistant or Senior Project Manager supporting C-level executives, especially in a fast-moving startup environment</li> <li>A passion for the prospect of using technology humanely</li> <li>Have excellent written and verbal communication skills with an authentic, friendly, concise email writing voice and executive presence</li> <li>Be organized, detail-oriented, great at project management, and have a passion for managing many moving pieces in a rapidly changing environment</li> <li>Value open communication, empathy, and emotional intelligence</li> <li>Ask great questions, show curiosity, have an eagerness to learn quickly, and be open to feedback</li> <li>Be a proactive problem solver who can take initiative and isn’t afraid to find ways to do things better</li> <li>Be at home working with software systems: AI, Google Workspace, Slack, Hubspot, and Asana</li> <li>Be available and responsive during Pacific Coast working hours (within 15 minutes for DM, within 2 hours for email), with flexibility during certain sprint times to respond to high-priority messages during weekends</li> <li>Flexible, adaptable team player who enjoys collaboration and working with others</li> <li>Comfort with ambiguity and creativity in your approach to problem-solving</li> </ul><p><br></p><b>BENEFITS</b><ul> <li>$100,000-$120,000 USD, depending on the level of seniority</li> <li>Medical insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance - CHT covers 99-100% of the premium</li> <li>401K plan with 4% match (if based in the United States)</li> <li>Unlimited paid time off, with a recommended minimum of three weeks per year</li> <li>Flexible working hours</li> <li>Regular team retreats</li> </ul><p><br></p><p></p> <div>$100,000 - $120,000 a year</div> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt;">CHT is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, and criminal history, consistent with legal requirements. We encourage folks of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt;">If you require any accommodations, please email us at </span><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="mailto:jobs@humanetech.com" style="font-size: 11pt;" class="postings-link">jobs@humanetech.com</a><span style="font-size: 11pt;">,and we’ll work with you to meet your accessibility needs.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Please submit your application by clicking the link below. We encourage you to apply </span><strong style="font-size: 11pt;">before March 16th, 2026</strong><span style="font-size: 11pt;">. The position will remain on until it is filled.</span></p>