Constellation Institute · 17 hours ago
Program Coordinator
Berkeley, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$114K/yr - $137K/yrConstellation Institute is focused on improving the experience of community members in the AI safety field. As a Program Coordinator, you will engage with members to understand their needs, design program improvements, and assist in event execution, all while supporting the organization's mission.
Civic & Social Organization
Responsibilities
Spend time with members to understand their experiences, needs, and what helps them do their best work
Conduct user interviews and gather feedback through conversations, surveys, and observation
Provide strategic problem-solving and rapid response to emerging community needs, using triage frameworks to prioritize interventions by impact and urgency
Identify patterns in what's working well and where members experience friction
Make recommendations for improvements to programs, spaces, and member experience based on what you learn
Partner with the operations team to implement experience enhancements
Help design and refine the end-to-end member experience, including onboarding flows, space utilization, community engagement approaches, and program touchpoints
Test and iterate on new program ideas and experience improvements
Think strategically about how our programs can better serve affiliate needs
Track feedback and learnings to inform ongoing program development
Help evaluate membership applications, considering fit and theory of change
Support the new member experience to ensure people feel welcomed and connected
Identify opportunities to strengthen community connections and engagement
Assist with planning and executing events, including technical workshops for AI researchers and educational sessions for policymakers
Help with event strategy, communications, and logistics coordination
Provide support during events to ensure attendee experience is excellent
Help maintain the website and create content that showcases our programs
Support external communications to ensure our work is well-represented
Qualification
Required
You think AI might have transformative effects in the coming years, and want to support the people working to ensure it goes well
You have a strong service mindset and are genuinely curious about understanding people's needs and experiences
You're a good listener who can draw out insights from conversations and translate them into actionable improvements
You enjoy thinking about user experience and designing better ways for programs to serve people
You can effectively prioritize and triage competing needs, balancing urgency with impact to focus on what matters most
You're comfortable talking with researchers, executives, and policymakers, and can build trust across different audiences
You have strong communication skills (written and verbal)
You're organized and can manage multiple projects simultaneously
You're thoughtful and strategic, but also practical about implementation
You demonstrate initiative and creativity in problem-solving
You're comfortable with ambiguity and enjoy working in a dynamic, evolving environment
You're a quick learner who's excited to understand complex topics and learn about AI safety research
Preferred
You have experience in program coordination, community management, UX research, event planning, or related fields
Benefits
Generous vacation policy
401(k) with employer match
Employer-paid commuter benefits
PPO health, dental, and vision insurance
Catered lunches and dinners, plus unlimited snacks & drinks
Regular interaction with AI safety researchers and thought leaders
A friendly, mission-driven team
Company
Constellation Institute
Constellation is a research center based in Berkeley, California, dedicated to advancing the field of AI Safety.
11-50 employees
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