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We are presented with a small but precious gift this month: an extra day. It's a gentle nudge, reminding us that even a single day can be a canvas for thoughtful action. In this month's newsletter, we invite you to explore simple, meaningful ways to use this bonus day to contribute to the well-being of others.How will you use February 29 this year? Chime in on the EA NYC Slack with your ideas!
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ConferencesSeveral upcoming Effective Altruism-themed conferences will serve as opportunities to explore EA ideas, meet collaborators and allies, and gain the inspiration to more effectively help others! We highly recommend applying to any conference you think would be a good fit for your goals. If you have any questions, doubts, concerns, or thoughts you'd like to run by us about these events, please message Rocky or Alex on our Slack, email us, schedule a call, or otherwise contact us! - EAGxAustin: April 13 - 14; Austin, Texas
- Primarily aiming to serve those interested in exploring EA who live in the Southern and Central US
- Secondarily open to anyone (i.e. from NY) who is interested in exploring EA!
- Apply by March 31
- EA for Christians Conference: May 18 - 19; Alexandria, Virginia
- For those sincerely interested in Effective Altruism or Christianity
- Apply by March 1
- EA Global - London: May 31 - June 2; London, England
- Aimed to serve those with a thorough understanding of pathways for Effective Altruism and who are taking significant actions based on these ideas
- Apply by May 19
- EA Global - Boston: November 1 - 3; Boston, Massachusetts
- Aimed to serve those with a thorough understanding of pathways for Effective Altruism and who are taking significant actions based on these ideas
- Apply by October 20
Not seeing the right event for you? Stay tuned for more EAG(x) conferences yet to be announced in 2024!NYU's Wild Animal Welfare Program is also gathering interest for an event:- The Wild Animal Welfare Summit: June 21-22; New York, NY
- Welcoming expressions of interest from scholars in all fields, particularly scholars who work in animal welfare or conservation science
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External events
You can find many more events in the broader EA community! Here are a few below:
Virtual EventsWednesday, February 21st, 7:30 PM
Sunday, February 25th, 1:00 PM
Monday, February 26th, 3:00 PM
Wednesday, February 28th, 10:00 AM Tuesday, March 12th, 12:00 PM Special Events/ProgramsJoin an Impact Accelerator Program (from High Impact Professionals)The Impact Accelerator Program helps motivated, results-driven, mid-career professionals navigate pathways to achieving a greater impact in a six-week (April through May) program. Apply by February 29!Join the EA and Judaism Intro FellowshipThe fellowship is an 8-week virtual program you can do alongside work or school that explores the core ideas of effective altruism and their relationship to Jewish tradition, texts, culture, and history. Learn more and apply by March 10th! Apply for the 2024-2025 Reducetarian Fellowship!This program is for exceptional New York City- and Washington, DC-area undergraduate and graduate students who are eager to create a more sustainable, healthy, and compassionate world. Join to receive tools, gain insights, and connect with mentors. Apply by March 31! Apply for an effective Charity Incubation ProgramAmbitious Impact ( formerly Charity Entrepreneurship) is running their next round of this program from August 12 - October 4. The cohort will focus on launching a charity in one of four promising intervention areas - apply by April 14th! Attend the Animal and Vegan Advocacy Summit The event will be one of the best opportunities for US animal advocates to network, share ideas, and expand their horizons this year! It will take place May 16-19 in Washington D.C.
Recurring Fellowships and Programs
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There are too many high-impact job opportunities available to list them all here; below you will find some resources for job seekers and a link to a short curation of roles that seem likely to be high-impact. But career planning is complicated, and there are many factors to consider. For more uniquely tailored support, talk to a member of the EA NYC team!
ResourcesIf you’re interested in a new role, we suggest checking out: Potentially high-impact roles:Check out our Airtable job database below and please note:
- Roles with light red or orange accents have application deadlines coming up soon!
- A few roles may require significant travel outside of NYC (i.e. may be based in D.C. or Boston). We've marked these with dark red accents.
- Some opportunities may be changing soon - please double-check our work before applying!
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Not sure what you're missing? Here are some highlighted opportunities this month!
AI safety & policyGlobal health & wellbeingAnimal welfareBuilding Effective Altruism
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If you decide to apply to any of the roles in our database or other EA-aligned roles, let us know! We're happy to help however we can. |
We've selected a few opportunities from the EA Opportunities Board to highlight in this newsletter. Based on this board, you can find
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Find some of this month's highlights below!AI Safety & PolicyInternational Security & CooperationAnimal WelfareGlobal Health & DevelopmentInstitutional Decision-making
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Prefer to see a neater compilation of resources? Here they are in Airtable!News
AI safetyAnimal advocacyBiosecurityClimate change
Effective Altruism movement buildingGlobal health and wellbeingGlobal Catastrophic RisksGovernance of AIPersonal advice
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EA Announcements & New Projects
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AI safety
Animal advocacyEffective Altruism movement building
Global health and wellbeing
Rebrands: AI Governance and Building Effective Altruism
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And of course, you can always find more resources on our website.
Exploring EA Ideas and Meeting Peers- Check out the EA Handbook and opportunities for funding
- Join recurring virtual and in-person fellowships and programs:
- EA Virtual Programs are free, 8-week courses covering topics in effective altruism. They include the Introductory Program, the In-Depth Program, and the Precipice Reading Group. You may apply to join the reading group as a participant or facilitator.
- The EA for Jews Shabbat Dinner Program is a way for people to come together over a Shabbat meal to connect with new people and explore topics relevant to effective altruism and Jewish tradition. Apply here to either attend or host an in-person dinner in NYC.
- AI Safety Fundamentals offers multiple opportunities to explore technical AI alignment and governance. Check to see when their next fellowship starts!
Finding EA Community
News and updates
Community Health
- EA NYC’s team is available to you! You can contact Megan Nelson, EA NYC’s Community Health Coordinator, directly over email or anonymously.
- If you prefer to speak with Rocky and/or Alex, they are also available to chat with over email or by setting up a call.
- The Centre for Effective Altruism’s Community Health Team is also available to you!
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