Events Lead

Epoch AI is seeking an Events Lead to own our events and other live activities.  Applications are rolling.  Please do not include a cover letter, photograph, or headshot of yourself, or any personal information that is not relevant to the role for which you're applying. About the role We are looking for an Events Lead to own our events function and our live activities more broadly, from staff retreats to podcast recordings Events are the core of the role. We hold three staff retreats per year, and our research teams run a growing number of their own events, such as expert symposiums and workshops. As Epoch grows, we expect the events calendar to grow as well and we want one person to own it: venues and vendors, budgets, travel, RSVPs and dietary needs, and on-site logistics. You would have real freedom in how you run the function, including when to bring in contractors or outsource pieces of it, though this stays a hands-on role: you would attend our events and do much of the work yourself. If the function grows, you would manage the people supporting it, most likely contractors. We also care about how events feel. The best ones leave people energized, productive, and full of good conversations, and designing for that is part of the job. Outside events, the role extends to our other live activities, such as arranging logistics for podcast recordings. We expect specific responsibilities to evolve as the organization does. We are a primarily remote organization, but for this role we’re looking for candidates based in the Bay Area, and we would be especially excited about candidates who are open to working a hybrid or in-office schedule from our well-equipped office space in Berkeley. Some travel will be required. We invite anyone who is interested to apply, regardless of background, experience, or credentials.