Center for AI Safety · 5 months ago
Director of Public Engagement
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$140K/yr - $170K/yrThe Center for AI Safety (CAIS) is a leading research and advocacy organization focused on mitigating societal-scale risks from AI. The Director of Public Engagement will lead efforts to inform and mobilize the public about AI safety, shaping a compelling narrative across various media channels. This role involves collaboration with multiple teams and managing public awareness strategies to enhance national understanding of AI risks.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)EducationNon Profit
Responsibilities
Serve as a spokesperson for CAIS and coordinate external appearances and media opportunities
Design and lead a multi-channel public awareness strategy around AI existential risk
Set KPIs and report on the performance of campaigns and initiatives
Identify target audiences and tailor messaging approaches to maximize reach and impact
Align public engagement efforts with CAIS’s research, field-building, and policy goals
Advance CAIS’s brand and narrative strategy
Experiment with new tones and approaches while maintaining alignment with CAIS’s core values of credibility, impact, and scientific rigor
Collaborate with research, field building, policy, and executive teams to ensure consistent messaging
Develop partnerships with media outlets, influencers, nonprofit organizations, and advocacy groups
Source and manage external vendors (e.g., video editors, PR firms) as needed
Qualification
Required
Strong background in campaign strategy
Experience in media production
Public communication skills
Ability to shape and execute a compelling public narrative
Experience in designing and leading multi-channel public awareness strategies
Ability to set KPIs and report on performance of campaigns and initiatives
Skill in identifying target audiences and tailoring messaging approaches
Experience in aligning public engagement efforts with research, field-building, and policy goals
Ability to advance brand and narrative strategy
Willingness to experiment with new tones and approaches while maintaining alignment with core values
Collaboration skills with research, field building, policy, and executive teams
Experience in developing partnerships with media outlets, influencers, nonprofit organizations, and advocacy groups
Ability to source and manage external vendors as needed
Benefits
Health insurance for you and your dependents
401K plan + 4% matching
Unlimited PTO
Lunch and dinner at the office
Annual Professional Development Stipend
Access to some of the top talent working on technical and conceptual research in AI safety
Company
Center for AI Safety
Center for AI Safety is a nonprofit organization that provides AI safety research and education services.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase