86K–143K USD/GBP / year
Head of the EA Infrastructure Fund
OperationsRemote — worldwide
Published on 2026-05-04
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About this role
Lead the EA Infrastructure Fund’s grantmaking strategy, funding projects and organizations that strengthen the effective altruism ecosystem. The role also oversees CEA’s Community Building Grants program, contributes to broader EA Funds strategy, and helps grow the fund’s donor base and capacity.
About the company
The Centre for Effective Altruism supports the effective altruism community with research funding, events, and infrastructure for high-impact work.
The team
Grantmaking; senior member of the EA Funds team, reporting to the Director of EA Funds.
What you'll do
- Evaluate, source, and make grants; communicate grantmaking decisions and reasoning.
- Set EAIF’s strategic priorities and oversee the Community Building Grants program.
- Build relationships with donors and help grow EAIF’s donor base.
- Develop partnerships with funders and organizations, and support grantees.
- Contribute to EA Funds’ broader strategy and improve grantmaking processes.
- Hire and manage additional staff as the fund grows.
What we're looking for
- Genuine commitment to effective altruism principles and evidence-based reasoning.
- Familiarity with the EA community, its organizations, debates, and dynamics.
- Entrepreneurial approach to shaping strategy and building programs.
- Strong social and communication skills for working with donors, grantees, and stakeholders.
Nice to have
- Strategic planning and strong written communication skills.
- People and project management experience.
- Grantmaking, philanthropic leadership, or related experience.
- Experience building and scaling programs or products.
- Experience managing multi-million-dollar budgets or leading fundraising.
Benefits
- 10% unconditional 401(k) contribution in the US or 10% pension contribution in the UK.
- Private health insurance in the US and UK.
- Annual professional development allowance of $6,000 (US) or £5,000 (UK).
- Annual mental health support allowance of $6,000 (US) or £5,000 (UK).
- Extended parental leave, ergonomic equipment, and 25 days of paid vacation.
Hiring process
- Application
- Two test tasks
- Initial interview
- Two final interviews
- 1–2 day work trial
- Reference checks