Events and Communications Lead
ABOUT US
Astera Institute https://astera.org/ is a new kind of research organization that operates outside the constraints of markets or academia, and is itself an experiment in how research organizations can move faster, take smarter risks, and create lasting public goods. Our key programs include:
- Radial supports biotechnology-focused projects and is redefining what science is done, how science is organized, and how science is communicated
- Our Neuro-AI team does fundamental research in Artificial General Intelligence to ensure it brings good to humanity
- Our Residency is a 12-18 month program that supports extraordinary scientists who are producing public goods. In this one-of-a-kind program, we support not only residents’ salaries, but also budgets for them to hire a team and meet other needs to accelerate their work
Astera is uniquely positioned because of a $3B endowment we intend to deploy boldly rather than preserve; a small, agile team that runs more like a startup than a foundation; a high tolerance for risk and failure; and a disinterest in consensus — we support people and projects others can't or won't, and we are flexible in how we support science that should exist.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Astera Institute is looking for a Project Manager to drive our Events and Communications functions to shape Astera into a place where the most interesting conversations in science and technology happen, and where the people having them want to be. Reporting to the COO of the Foundation Division, you'll have ownership over building Astera's external presence and internal culture as a research institute: programming our events, convenings, and communications. As an AI-forward organization, we're looking for someone excited about the transformative potential of AI tools and ready to build that fluency from day one.
Event Management (40%)
- Design and run events end-to-end, from symposia to Friday socials: venue, vendors, logistics, guest experience, and th...