About us
The AI Collective is a global non-profit building the human layer for the AI age. We unite 200,000+ leaders, builders, and stakeholders across 150+ forums worldwide to democratize the frontier, build trust, and coordinate how society navigates the rapid acceleration of technological progress.
Why this role
The SF Bay Area is the heart of the AI revolution – and our Bay Area Hub is the flagship hub of The AI Collective worldwide.
From intimate dinners with leading researchers to multi-hundred-person demo nights, the Bay is where the builders shaping the future of AI come together. The hub is also a network of chapters across the region – neighborhoods, cities, and sub-communities – each run by local organizers and designed to create consistent, high-trust connection at scale.
We’re looking for someone to
build and lead the SF Bay Area Hub
end-to-end. You’ll manage a growing team of organizers across 10–20+ chapters over time, coordinate with world-class partners (Anthropic, OpenAI, AWS, Meta, Andreessen Horowitz, Lovable, Cognition, and more), and run the operating system that becomes the model for hubs around the world. This is a high-visibility role at the center of the AI world – ideal for someone who wants to build reputation and relationships across the ecosystem while doing mission-driven work.
You’ll report directly to our Executive Director (Chappy Asel) and have the opportunity to shape how we scale hubs globally.
What you’ll own
- Bay Area hub strategy & operations
: Own the regional calendar, chapter roadmap, and operating cadence across the Bay Area – ensuring we ship consistently and at a high bar. - Chapter network leadership (10–20+ chapters over time)
: Recruit, onboard, and support chapter leads and organizers across the region. You’ll create clarity, standards, and momentum – without killing local ownership. - Flagship events
: Own the programming and execution of the hub’s highest-leverage events – multi-hundred-person demo nights, major partner activations, and eventually conferences that anchor the Bay Area’s role as our global flagship. - Organizer team management
: Lead weekly calls and manage a growing team of organizers (starting with ~10+ and expanding). You’ll set goals, delegate effectively, and build a high-functioning volunteer machine. - Partner relationships:
Be the point of contact for key Bay Area partners – fielding inbound, shaping collaborations, coordinating co-hosted events, and ensuring we deliver world-class experiences. - Playbooks & global leverage:
Document what works in the Bay and turn it into systems, templates, and playbooks that other hubs and chapters can replicate worldwide.
You may be a good fit if you…
- Have run real-world communities, event programs, or multi-stream operations (startup, creator, university, ecosystem, conferences, meetups – anything where you shipped consistently across multiple workstreams).
- Are high-agency and love “founder mode” – you see what needs doing and you do it.
- Can lead leaders: you know how to manage organizers and chapter leads with warmth and clarity (you create ownership without being heavy-handed).
- Have strong taste – you can tell the difference between a random meetup and a world-class room.
- Are operationally sharp: detail-oriented, calm under pressure, strong written communication, excellent follow-through.
- Enjoy being outward-facing – you can host, build relationships, and represent the community well.
- Are deeply curious about AI and excited to be at the center of the ecosystem.
- Believe community is a force multiplier for progress.
How we build & collaborate
We are an AI-native organization, leveraging the latest AI tools and products across our entire workflow. The more familiarity you have with AI, the better, but a deep curiosity and willingness to learn is most important.
- Tools and workflow
: We operate in a globally distributed, high-trust environment. We use Notion and Google Docs for documentation, Slack for communication, Roam as our virtual HQ, Linear for project management, and our own custom Platform for community management. - Core collaboration hours
: generally 9am–5pm PT for coordination, with flexibility around event schedules
Logistics
- Role
: Full-time, paid (W2 or contract depending on the candidate and constraints). - Compensation:
$60,000–$80,000 annually, commensurate with experience. This isn’t the role that maximizes short-term earnings – it maximizes proximity to the AI ecosystem. You’ll work alongside the founders, researchers, investors, and frontier labs shaping what’s next – accelerating your network, context, and reputation over time. - Location
:
SF Bay Area – in-person required
for events; some work can be remote. - Schedule
: Expect evenings some weeks depending on events; we’ll plan ahead to keep it sustainable. - Expenses:
All approved event-related expenses reimbursed.
Come work with us!
If you're excited to build community at the frontier of AI, we’d love to hear from you.
- How to Apply:
Send your resume and a brief note about why this role excites you. - Intro Call:
A conversation about your background, interest, and approach to community building. - Scenario Exercise:
A short async exercise to see how you'd approach a real hub or team challenge. - Final Interview:
A conversation with our leadership team.