About the opportunity
Longview Philanthropy advises major donors and makes grants in AI safety and nuclear weapons policy to help the world navigate extreme risk and unlock an excellent future. Having directed over $75 million in 2025, the organization is growing rapidly from 35 people and plans to significantly expand its team. The COO / Director of Operations will design and execute the operations and hiring strategy, manage and develop leads across People Operations, Business Operations, Finance, Talent, and Grants Management, and build robust systems to support rapid scaling while maintaining organizational agility.
Salary and benefits
- Director of Operations salary: $165K–$264K+ total compensation
- COO salary: $220K–$330K+ total compensation
- Total compensation includes base salary and a 10% unconditional pension / 401(k) contribution
- US Benefits: 100% employer-paid private health insurance (UHC), dental and vision (Guardian), 25 days vacation plus 8 public holidays and 3 winter break days, 4 months fully paid family leave, $3,000 annual professional development budget, up to $200/month well-being budget, and in-office meals
- UK Benefits: Private health insurance (Aviva), 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays and 3 winter break days, 4 months fully paid family leave, £5,000/year well-being budget, £2,400/year professional development budget, equipment support, and in-office meals
- Visa sponsorship available for both the US and UK
Who can apply?
- Experience scaling operations at a fast-growing organization, ideally within the 30-to-60-person stage or beyond
- Experience managing managers during periods of high organizational growth
- Responsibility for at least three operational functions (such as People Operations, Business Operations, Finance, Talent, or Grants Management)
- Comfort and experience with geographically dispersed teams
- Strong alignment with Longview's mission (no background in AI safety or philanthropy required, but must care about the problems)
- Ability to work in person at one of the offices in Berkeley, Washington DC, New York, or London
Required documents
- Completed online application form
When to apply
- Applications close End of Day (EOD) anywhere, Sunday, September 6, 2026
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis
How to apply
- Submit the online application form
- Complete a paid strategy work task
- Participate in interviews with leadership and direct reports
- Undergo reference checks
- Complete a paid two-day in-person work trial
Additional information
- The role title (COO or Director of Operations) and scope can be tailored based on the successful candidate's experience.
- The position reports to either Katie Hearsum (current COO transitioning to another senior role) or Simran Dhaliwal (CEO).
- Start date is as soon as possible, to be determined with the successful applicant.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Experienced operations leaders who have successfully scaled organizations in the 30-to-60-person growth phase.
- Professionals with a track record of managing multiple functions such as People Ops, Finance, or Talent.
- Candidates comfortable working in person in Berkeley, Washington DC, New York, or London.
What should you think carefully about?
- The role requires an in-person presence, so you should be prepared to work from one of the specified office locations.
- The selection process is rigorous, involving a paid strategy work task and a two-day in-person work trial.
- While visa sponsorship is available, you must be prepared to navigate the relocation and immigration process if you are not already based in the US or UK.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role is ideal for an operations expert looking to apply their scaling experience to a high-impact mission-driven organization. It offers a rare opportunity to shape the infrastructure of a rapidly growing firm working on critical global risks, providing both significant professional responsibility and competitive compensation.
Our take
This is a strong fit for seasoned operations directors ready to lead organizational growth in the philanthropy sector; those seeking fully remote work or who are not aligned with the mission of AI safety and nuclear policy may find this less suitable.
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