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Center for AI Safety

Director of Public Engagement

Center for AI Safety, San Francisco

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$140,000.00/yr - $170,000.00/yr

The Center for AI Safety (CAIS) is a leading research and advocacy organization focused on mitigating societal-scale risks from AI. We address AI’s toughest challenges through technical research, field-building initiatives, and policy engagement, along with our other organization, Center for AI Safety Action Fund (CAISAF).
The Director of Public Engagement leads the Center for AI Safety’s efforts to inform, inspire, and mobilize the public around the importance of AI safety. This role is responsible for shaping and executing a compelling public narrative across digital media, partnerships, press, and original content. The ideal candidate has a strong background in campaign strategy, media production, and public communication, and is driven to build national awareness of the existential risks posed by advanced AI.
Key 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

The Center for AI Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. In alignment with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.
If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact
We value diversity and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.
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

Seniority level

  • Seniority level

    Not Applicable

Employment type

  • Employment type

    Full-time

Job function

  • Job function

    Business Development and Sales

  • Industries

    Research Services

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