Generalist

At Probably Good, our mission is to empower people to build careers that are good for them and good for the world. We research high-impact career paths, publish online content, host a global job board, and provide one-on-one advising, among a range of other services. 

Our reach has grown rapidly over the past year, and with a substantial new grant from Open Philanthropy and a new Executive Director leading the org, we’re ready to scale our services and expand our team!

This is a great opportunity to join our small organization at a pivotal time—taking on a high-impact role that could shape the careers of millions of people. You’ll be joining a remote, flexible, and collaborative team that values meaningful work and keeps bureaucracy to a minimum, so we can focus on what truly matters and make things happen together.

As a generalist, you will help with a wide range of tasks in fields like operations, marketing, and content, while receiving mentorship and opportunities to grow in a hands-on role.

In your first few months, you could expect to do things like:

• Help keep our job board running smoothly, and explore ways to make it even better, including using AI to streamline our systems.

• Lead the process for adding visuals to our website in collaboration with our writers.

• Set up A/B tests for our newsletter and report the results.

• Review each new piece of content before publication.

What makes someone a great fit for this role:

• Versatility: You’re a jack-of-all-trades who enjoys juggling different types of tasks and diving into new projects.

• Hands-on attitude: You don’t mind getting your hands dirty – whether it’s setting up a cool new system or tackling more repetitive and unglamorous tasks – and find fulfillment in getting things done, big or small.

• Attention to detail: You can focus on the small things while taking larger projects step-by-step.

• Reliability: You follow through on your commitments and ask for help proactively if needed.

• Curiosity: You’re eager to learn, unafraid to ask questions, and excited to grow your skills.

This is a great opportunity to explore a range of projects under the guidance and mentorship of our Executive Director and Operations Lead. While this role starts as a generalist position, it could eventually grow more specialized based on your skills and interests – especially within operations, marketing, or technical special projects.

We’re open to hiring an entry-level candidate with no prior experience, making this a unique chance to get your foot in the door and develop your career in an impactful organization.

What we look for in all applicants

We’re a small, remote team with a startup mentality, so we’re looking for people who align with our values and approach:

• Shared mission: You’re aligned with Probably Good’s mission to help more people build impactful careers, balancing considerations of scale with those of personal fit.

• High level of ownership: You take responsibility for your work, can work independently, and see tasks through to completion.

• Dependability: When you say you'll do something, we can count on it – if anything comes up, you’ll keep us in the loop and ask for support when needed.

• Transparency: You’re open about your reasoning and decisions, helping the team stay in sync and moving forward.

• Good communication & a collaborative spirit: You’re a strong collaborator who shares ideas and opinions with clarity and kindness. You can disagree constructively when needed and respond well to feedback.

Above all, we’re looking for people who can contribute consistently, both individually and collaboratively, while being open to feedback and growth.

At our small organization, each team member plays a key role in shaping our work and making a real difference. We try to keep the focus on results, minimize unnecessary processes, and give you the space and support to get things done. 

Practical details

• Seniority: We’re open to hiring people with different levels of experience, especially for the groups/advising lead and the developer roles. 

• Titles: We’re flexible about titles and happy to discuss them with you at the offer stage, especially given the different directions that some of these roles can take.

• Salary: We offer a competitive salary, which will depend on experience and location.

• Full-time/part-time: We’re currently planning to hire for the roles full time, but are open to hiring part time for the right candidates.

• Location: We’re a fully remote team, currently based primarily in the UK and US, but we’re open to candidates in most locations. Our only requirements are that you’re legally allowed to work where you’re based (since we don’t currently sponsor work visas), and that you can attend any relevant meetings.

• Start date: We prefer people who could start sooner rather than later, but we understand that you might have previous commitments, so we’re open to extending our timeline for the right candidates.

In addition, the nature of our mission requires us to consider multiple perspectives, which is only possible by making Probably Good an inclusive and welcoming place to work. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage qualified candidates to apply regardless of factors like gender, race, sexual orientation, or other identities. Even if you think that you might not be ‘good enough’ or that your background doesn’t perfectly align but you’re excited about our mission, we encourage you to apply and give us a chance to get to know you. And if you have any concerns or need adjustments for accessibility, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at team@probablygood.org