About the job
We are seeking an enthusiastic Executive Office Senior Associate to significantly enhance the effectiveness of our CEO and the Executive Office team. This is an individual contributor role that will report directly to Ayla Smith, our Deputy Chief of Staff, and work in close collaboration with Zach Robinson, the CEO.
About CEA
The Centre for Effective Altruism (CEA) is dedicated to fostering a community that actively applies effective altruism principles to tackle the world’s most urgent challenges. Our mission is to cultivate a prosperous future by utilizing evidence, reason, and compassion to address issues such as global poverty, animal welfare, and existential risks.
At CEA, we focus on nurturing a global network of individuals dedicated to critically assessing where they can make the most impact and mobilizing to take action based on those insights. Our current strategic priorities include enhancing awareness of effective altruism, motivating more individuals to engage in substantial action for pressing global issues, and diversifying funding sources for impactful initiatives.
In 2025, we achieved remarkable growth, increasing our team from 42 to 66 core staff members. Our program participation, encompassing events, courses, and groups, saw a remarkable increase of 20-25% annually. Additionally, we successfully merged with EA Funds, significantly expanding our grantmaking and fundraising capabilities. Notably, our first fully staffed fund, the EA Animal Welfare Fund, raised nearly as much as the previous three years combined.
In 2026, we aim to sustain this momentum while laying the groundwork for a transformative growth trajectory within the wider effective altruism ecosystem.
About the Executive Office
The Executive Office is pivotal to CEA's strategy and operations, providing support to our CEO and coordinating essential functions across our rapidly growing organization. Our team is composed of adaptable generalists who thrive in a dynamic environment.

