Communications Manager [5 month CONTRACT]

Communications Manager [5 month CONTRACT]

Remote

WHO WE ARE

The Partnership on AI is the leading forum addressing the most important and difficult decisions on the future of AI.

We are a non-profit that invites diverse voices into the process of technical governance, design, and deployment of AI technologies. 

Our essential Partners work together across industry, academia, and civil society to understand the implications of AI advancements and ensure they benefit society equitably.

Through dialogue, insight, education, and guidance, PAI informs responsible AI solutions and identifies opportunities to address humanity’s pressing challenges.

Our vision is a future where Artificial Intelligence empowers humanity by contributing to a more just, equitable, and prosperous world. Our mission is to bring diverse voices together across global sectors, disciplines, and demographics so developments in AI advance positive outcomes for people and society.

If you are committed to a future of responsible AI and you are interested in joining the Partnership on AI in our quest, we genuinely appreciate your interest and we want to hear from you.

ROLE SUMMARY 

The PAI Communications team needs a part time [20 hours/week)] contract length [roughly 5 months] Communications manager experienced in developing and executing on communications plans for various audiences, and overseeing social media and virtual event production. This work will be overseen by the Director of Content and Communications.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Execute on existing Communications plans, develop and execute new plans, and oversee the timeline for all PAI outputs, social media, and events
• Provide interim management support to the Communication & Events Coordinator and Digital Communications Coordinator on the Communications team
• Review the weekly content calendar maintained by the Digital Communications Coordinator for PAI’s and CEO’s social channels and collaborate on social campaigns (including any paid ads) for major PAI publications
• Plan PAI brand events (PAI Partner Orientations, public events affiliated with publication launches), design the agenda in collaboration with PAI colleagues,  and writing/editing/coordinating all event communications (email invites, event recaps, event page copy). 
• Oversee pitching of external events
• Occasional writing of announcement blogs and other external communications to Partners 
• With support from the Digital Communications Coordinator, oversee development and copywriting for PAI’s monthly newsletter
• Coordinate announcements with implicated Partners and supply social media toolkits 
• Attend weekly meetings with Program teams and serve as point of contact between the Communications team and other internal teams
• Oversee the editorial calendar maintained by the Communications and Event Coordinator 
• Support materials developed for PR purposes and provide input on direction of earned media opportunities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to navigate a small yet complex institution
• Experience working remotely with a number of colleagues
• Proven record of development of communications plans and execution for various audiences
• Experience in multistakeholder organizations
• Background/experience in science or technology communications a plus

WHO YOU ARE / WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR 

• At least 5 years of in house or agency communications experience
• Experience creating and executing on a diverse set of communications plans across platforms and outputs
• Ability to communicate effectively within a fully remote organization and utilize Asana, Slack and GSuite products as tools

QUALITIES THAT ARE IMPORTANT TO US:

• Builds Trust: Able to be transparent by being authentic, conveying trust and communicating openly while involving key stakeholders in decision-making.
• Visionary: Able to take a long-term perspective, conveying a belief in an outcome, and displaying the confidence to reach goals
• Inspirational: Able to inspire and motivate others in a positive manner
• Courageous: Able to seek out opportunities for continuous improvement, and fearless in intervening in challenging situations
• Decisive: Able to make informed decisions in a timely fashion
• Personal Development: Able to seek opportunities for individual personal development

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• We know that research has shown that some potential applicants will submit an application only when they feel that they have met close to all of the qualifications for a role—we encourage you to take a leap of faith with us and submit your application as long as you are passionate about working to make real impact on responsible AI. We are very interested in hearing from a diverse pool of candidates.
• Must be fully vaccinated against the Covid-19 virus as per PAI’s Employee Policy for any PAI business-related travel.
• This role is eligible for remote work within the United States or Canada with no requirement to be located in San Francisco. 

PAI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  We celebrate diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment in all aspects of employment, including recruiting, hiring, promoting, training, education assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, and all privileges and conditions of employment.  Employment decisions at PAI are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.

The Partnership on AI may become subject to certain governmental record keeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations. We also track diversity in our workforce for the purpose of improving over time. In order to comply with these goals, the Partnership on AI invites employees to voluntarily self-identify their gender and race/ethnicity. Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not jeopardize or adversely affect employment or any consideration you may receive for employment or advancement. The information obtained will be kept confidential.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply please submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample by Sunday June 19, 2022

Only complete applications will be reviewed.