Events and Communications Manager
A 501(c)(3) science-and-technology research institute/foundation operating direct Neuro-AI research, life-sciences programs through Radial, and an open-science residency program.
About Astera Institute
Astera Institute supports and operates open public-goods work for science and technology. Its current activities include neuroscience-informed AGI research, AI-enabled life-sciences programs, open datasets and publishing infrastructure, and residencies for early-stage projects.
Skills
Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will design and run events from planning through execution, including logistics, vendors, budgets, and guest experience. You will shape and execute communications strategy, manage website, blog, and social updates, coordinate external contractors, and support operational projects as needed.
Requirements
- Ability to design and execute high-quality convenings end-to-end
- Writing and editorial-direction skills
- Experience directing communications work and managing external contracts
- Experience building scalable systems, playbooks, vendor relationships, and budgets
- Experience working closely with technical or research-driven people
- Experience with AI tools
Responsibilities
- Design and run events end-to-end
- Build event playbooks, vendor relationships, budgets, and tooling
- Develop events that support programming
- Build community through events and informal gatherings
- Shape and execute external communications strategy
- Manage website, blog, and social communications
- Run the external-facing calendar and production pipeline
- Manage external contractors and consultants
- Support event logistics, operations, and special projects