Chief Administrative Officer

Sepal is conducting a short-term research initiative focused on evaluating the decision-making, communication, and problem-solving capabilities of current AI systems. This study is part of our broader efforts to assess whether AI models understand the nuance, tradeoffs, and ambiguity often encountered at the executive level.We’re inviting former and current senior executives to participate in a paid, remote research engagement, where you’ll help us define benchmark tasks grounded in real-world responsibilities ensuring models are evaluated against meaningful and contextually rich scenarios.Sample of Relevant Titles-- Chief Executive Officer (CEO)-- President-- Executive Director-- Managing Director-- Founder-- General Manager-- Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)Must-Have Qualifications-- 4+ years full-time experience as a senior executive (e.g., CEO, President, etc.)-- Live in Canada-- Native-level English fluency-- Access to a laptop or desktop computer with reliable internetProject Logistics-- This is a short-term project running through December 29th, 2025-- Requires approximately 40–100 total hours across the duration of the project-- Begins with a 2–4 day paid trial period to ensure mutual fit-- Compensation: $140–$250 per hour, based on experience and fit, plus task-based bonuses-- Paid bi-weekly based on tracked and approved hoursWhy Participate?Your leadership experience helps define what “understanding” actually looks like in high-stakes decision environments. By helping design and assess benchmark tasks, you’ll contribute to AI safety by identifying gaps in how well these systems comprehend and respond to complex, real-world executive challenges.