Applied Artificial Intelligence Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Lead the AI and automation initiatives for ClimateWorks' philanthropic ecosystem and funding data efforts.

• Develop standards and best practices for applied AI, which include model evaluation, human oversight, and safeguards for confidential data.

• Assess new AI tools and platforms, facilitating their adoption through comprehensive documentation, training, and practical assistance.

• Provide guidance to colleagues on the responsible and effective use of AI.

• Create, implement, and launch AI-enhanced workflows and tools powered by large language models.

• Establish natural language interfaces for funding data, automate recurring analysis synthesis, and facilitate grantee-profile lookups.

• Enhance automated data processing for grant tagging, taxonomy classification, quality assurance, and normalization.

• Advance machine learning capabilities for grant classification and tagging.

• Develop crosswalks and connectors that integrate ClimateWorks data with external and partner datasets.

• Convert functional and product team requirements into technical solutions.

• Ensure alignment of AI and automation infrastructure strategies across the A&I and IS&T teams.

• Collaborate with data partners on AI applications and data protection measures.

• Perform quantitative analyses and create clear data visualizations for ClimateWorks teams and associated climate funders.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree with 6-8 years of relevant experience in data analysis, analytics, AI, or a related technical field.

• Practical experience with large language models and AI APIs for developing automations, natural-language tools, or AI-enhanced workflows.

• Proficient programming skills, particularly in Python.

• Experience in data wrangling, transformation, and pipeline development.

• Familiarity with machine learning concepts and tools, especially in classification or text processing.

• Experience in natural language processing is advantageous.

• Proven history of diagnosing workflow challenges and implementing AI or automation-driven solutions.

• Strong data management and analytical capabilities.

• Proficiency in Tableau or Power BI.

• Excellent communication skills to convey technical information to non-technical colleagues.

• Experience in engaging stakeholders, data partners, or end users to comprehend needs and shape deliverables.

• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively across functions, while taking initiative and managing multiple projects.

• At least 5 years of project management experience.

• Understanding of data confidentiality and responsible management of sensitive organizational and donor information in an AI context.

• Commitment to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace.

• Passion for environmental issues and a dedication to the mission and values of ClimateWorks Foundation.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage plans, including medical, dental, and vision.

• 20 days of paid time off for first-year employees, with additional paid time off accrued in subsequent years.

• 14 paid holidays each year.

• Paid sabbatical leave available for qualifying employees.

• 401(k) plan with contributions from ClimateWorks and matching employee contributions.

• Life insurance and short-term as well as long-term disability coverage.

• Family support programs, covering fertility, childcare, eldercare, and pet care.

• Physical wellness benefits, such as gym memberships and fitness equipment.

• Financial wellness benefits, including financial planning services.

• Mental wellness benefits, offering therapy and coaching services.

• Multiple opportunities for staff to convene in person throughout the year.

• Annual in-town week in San Francisco, an all-staff retreat, and departmental retreats.