Mission Edge · 1 month ago
AI Generalist
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$25/hr - $25/hrMission Edge is a social enterprise located in Liberty Station, San Diego, focused on supporting nonprofits through innovative solutions. The AI Generalist will work directly with the COO to implement AI tools and strategies that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the organization, ultimately helping nonprofits achieve greater impact.
Non Profit
Responsibilities
Be Our AI Explorer
Test every AI tool you can get your hands on (yes, really—this is part of the job)
Figure out which ones are game-changers and which ones are just hype
Build a library of AI solutions that actually work for nonprofits
Create AI Agents & Automations
Design intelligent systems that take repetitive tasks off people's plates
Automate workflows that currently eat up hours of our team's time
Build chatbots, assistants, and tools that make our work feel like magic
Be the person who makes AI accessible (not scary) for everyone
Lead workshops that get people excited about what's possible
Turn AI skeptics into believers through hands-on demos and real results
Identify pain points across the organization and dream up AI solutions
Experiment, fail fast, learn faster, and iterate until you crack it
Show measurable impact: hours saved, money saved, lives improved
Work alongside leadership to chart our AI roadmap
Stay ahead of the curve on emerging AI trends and technologies
Help position Mission Edge as a thought leader in nonprofit innovation
You're the person who stays up late watching YouTube tutorials on the latest AI tools, not because you have to, but because you want to
You see a new technology and your first thought is 'I wonder what I can build with this?'
You don't wait to be told what to do—you spot opportunities and run with them
When something breaks or doesn't work, you get excited because it's a puzzle to solve
You bring good energy, even when things get complicated (which they will)
You want your work to matter. Spreadsheets that help nonprofits help people? That's your jam
You can talk about AI without making people's eyes glaze over
Qualification
Required
Be Our AI Explorer
Test every AI tool you can get your hands on (yes, really—this is part of the job)
Figure out which ones are game-changers and which ones are just hype
Build a library of AI solutions that actually work for nonprofits
Create AI Agents & Automations
Design intelligent systems that take repetitive tasks off people's plates
Automate workflows that currently eat up hours of our team's time
Build chatbots, assistants, and tools that make our work feel like magic
Be the person who makes AI accessible (not scary) for everyone
Lead workshops that get people excited about what's possible
Turn AI skeptics into believers through hands-on demos and real results
Identify pain points across the organization and dream up AI solutions
Experiment, fail fast, learn faster, and iterate until you crack it
Show measurable impact: hours saved, money saved, lives improved
Work alongside leadership to chart our AI roadmap
Stay ahead of the curve on emerging AI trends and technologies
Help position Mission Edge as a thought leader in nonprofit innovation
Can't stop learning - You're the person who stays up late watching YouTube tutorials on the latest AI tools, not because you have to, but because you want to
Love to tinker - You see a new technology and your first thought is 'I wonder what I can build with this?'
Take initiative - You don't wait to be told what to do—you spot opportunities and run with them
Thrive on challenges - When something breaks or doesn't work, you get excited because it's a puzzle to solve
Stay positive - You bring good energy, even when things get complicated (which they will)
Care about impact - You want your work to matter. Spreadsheets that help nonprofits help people? That's your jam
Can explain complex stuff simply - You can talk about AI without making people's eyes glaze over
Preferred
Have experimented with ChatGPT, Claude, Midjourney, or other AI tools
Built anything—automations, scripts, workflows, cool projects
Know your way around Python, no-code tools, or automation platforms
Love teaching and empowering others
Benefits
A role that doesn't exist anywhere else - Seriously. You'll be pioneering this position, which means you'll have massive creative freedom
An amazing office - Liberty Station in Point Loma is a historic waterfront neighborhood packed with restaurants, coffee shops, art galleries, Stone Brewing, and a public market. It's the kind of place where you'll actually want to come to the office
Hybrid flexibility - Work from home when you need deep focus, come to the office for collaboration and those great Liberty Station lunch spots
Direct access to leadership - You'll work directly with our COO. Your ideas won't get lost in bureaucracy
Career growth potential - As AI becomes more central to what we do, your role will evolve with it. You're not filling a position; you're building a career path
Purpose-driven work - Every automation you build, every hour you save, every tool you implement makes nonprofits more effective. That means more people housed, more kids educated, more communities uplifted
Continuous learning budget - Courses, conferences, certifications—if it helps you grow, we'll support it
A team that has your back - We're a social enterprise that operates like a mission-driven business. We're genuine do-gooders with real business savvy, and we're here to help you succeed.
Company
Mission Edge
Mission Edge serving social enterprises with operational and strategic solutions for foundations and nonprofit organizations.
Founded in 2012
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Carolynn Duncan
Fractional CFO
Jeff Symington
Fractional CFO I COO
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