Mission Edge

Program Associate

Mission Edge United States
Mission Edge

Program Associate

Mission Edge United States
1 month ago 49 applicants

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$60,000.00/yr - $65,000.00/yr
Founded in 2017, Black in AI (BAI) aims to broaden the range of voices contributing to the development, deployment, and regulation of AI technology. With a global community of over 5900 members across 117 countries, our initiatives offer invaluable resources. From free professional membership to career advancement opportunities, we strive to empower a global community of AI practitioners to be full partners in affirming their technological and economic futures. Black in AI is a programmatic and membership-based non-profit organization, headquartered in Menlo Park, CA.

BAI Offers Programming And Initiatives Around 4 Pillars

  • Educational pathways to support academic and career interests in the field of AI
  • Financial barriers to pursuing educational and academic career opportunities in AI
  • Opportunities to expand the visibility of AI practitioners and their networks
  • Community building and support for AI practitioners

BAI is transforming its operations from a volunteer-led nonprofit to a professional organization with full-time staff. BAI is building a new infrastructure to expand its impact on the field of artificial intelligence and is seeking a Program Associate to provide operational support to a BAI program.

Program Description: The Black in AI Programs foster an inclusive end-to-end ecosystem with initiatives including mentorship to current and prospective graduate and post-graduate students, advocacy to remove barriers faced by underrepresented groups in AI, and summer research programs offering undergraduate students research support and guidance.

The Program Associate Will

Program Support – 70%

  • Provide daily operational and administrative program support
  • Organize program documents, calendars, and resources
  • Serve as a liaison between the program and the participants, ensuring an efficient flow of information
  • Respond to participant emails in a timely manner while directing higher-level communications to the Sr. Program lead and Program Manager
  • Coordinate and schedule all volunteer speakers/mentors/facilitators assignments according to the program schedule; Send calendar invites and ensure follow-up
  • Manage programs’ Slack membership, volunteer access, and cohort channels
  • Initiate volunteer outreach to BAI member lists and networks
  • Build effective PowerPoint presentations using the provided curriculum and content outline

Data Management – 20%

  • Follow the data collection process to collect program metrics, including application numbers, student feedback, and program outcomes
  • Compile and maintain program-related data

Program Optimization – 10%

  • Collect and analyze participant feedback to improve programming
  • Participate in end-of-program survey to evaluate efficiency

The Ideal Candidate Is

  • Adaptive: Flexible to respond to changing priorities and evolving program needs
  • Analytical: Able to carefully study issues, identify trends and formulate new ideas
  • Collaborative: Able to work with and across the wide variety of industries, organizations, and demographics needed to overcome barriers to access
  • Communicative: Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable interacting with a variety of stakeholders and giving presentations
  • Effective: Prioritizes urgency and organization when performing tasks
  • Mission-Driven: Understands and cares about the work of BAI and the people and communities we serve.
  • Proactive: Has a bias for action, continuously curious about creative ways to solve potential issues
  • Resourceful: Comfortable with multi-tasking, as well as working independently and in teams in an entrepreneurial setting
  • Trustworthy: Navigates all interactions and work in confidentiality and alignment with the values of the organization

The Ideal Candidate Has

  • A Bachelor's in science education, computer science, information systems or related discipline.
  • Demonstrated ability to present information in a concise and easily understandable manner.
  • Minimum of one year of related experience.
  • Proficient computer skills, including Google Suite, Excel, AirTable and PowerPoint
  • Demonstrated problem-solving and project management skills and the ability to analyze information, identify concerns, and propose appropriate solutions
  • Comfortable manipulating large amounts of data and creating data visualizations

BAI Offers

  • Competitive compensation
  • Opportunity for career growth through professional development and advancement
  • Benefits include medical and PTO.
  • Paid holidays.
  • Empowerment to help develop and define a new role in a growing organization.

Compensation Statement

  • The annual compensation range for this position is $60,000 - $65,000.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment: Work is performed in an office setting; regularly sits at a computer station and operates electronic equipment 6 to 8 hours per day; occasionally lifts, carries, and positions objects weighing up to 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Black in AI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, age, medical condition, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, caregiver status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

I have read and understand the job requirements, responsibilities, and expectations set forth in the job description provided for my position. I attest that I am able to perform the essential job functions as outlined with or without any reasonable accommodations.

  • Seniority level

    Entry level

  • Employment type

    Full-time

  • Job function

    Administrative

  • Industries

    Non-profit Organizations

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