Program Associate AI Science Residency Program
CCST is a nonpartisan California nonprofit that provides independent science and technology advice to state policymakers, including active AI-governance programs.
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About California Council on Science and Technology
Established by the California Legislature in 1988, CCST convenes experts, produces assessments and briefings, and runs fellowships and residencies that place scientific and AI expertise in California government.
Skills
Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will support the daily delivery of AI science residency and policy fellowship programs. You will coordinate selection processes, training, travel, events, budgets, timelines, and stakeholder engagement. You will also help develop partnerships, identify project opportunities, and complete assigned administrative and special projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or 2+ years of professional experience in science or government affairs
- Experience in program or project management or policy-related work
- Written and verbal communication
- Administrative tools including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases
- Organization, accountability, priority management, and deadline management
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Discretion, professionalism, and confidentiality
- Legal authorization to work full-time in the United States
Responsibilities
- Coordinate the planning, implementation, and evaluation of program activities
- Support selection processes, training initiatives, stakeholder coordination, partner engagement, and events
- Coordinate travel arrangements for experts placed in state government
- Coordinate event invitations, materials, RSVPs, budgets, timelines, and advisory committees
- Guide venue selection and event design
- Cultivate relationships with government offices, partner institutions, legislators, professional organizations, and experts
- Represent CCST in stakeholder meetings
- Identify project opportunities, funding sources, and strategic partnerships
- Perform assigned administrative duties, special projects, meetings, training, and committee work
Benefits
- 403b match after one year of employment
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- Relocation assistance
- Telework opportunities
- Two weeks of paid vacation for new employees
- Three volunteer service days annually
- Flexible spending accounts for dependent care, parking, and transit
- Phone and internet stipend of $20 per month
- Snack-filled kitchen