[Hiring] Applied Artificial Intelligence Manager @ClimateWorks Foundation

Role Description

ClimateWorks Foundation is seeking an Applied Artificial Intelligence (AI) Analyst to serve as the technical owner of the AI and automation capability behind its work to understand the philanthropic ecosystem and foundation funding for climate action. This role leads efforts to expand the automation capacity behind this work.

Reporting to the Director, Advisory & Insights (Climate Philanthropy), the Applied AI Analyst works as part of the joint team between Advisory & Insights (A&I) and Information Systems & Technology (IS&T) that powers ClimateWorks' funding intelligence. The role sets the technical direction for how AI and automation are applied to ClimateWorks' philanthropic ecosystem and funding data work.

This is a hands-on technical role. The successful candidate combines deep practical expertise in large language models, machine learning, and automation with the judgment to decide where these approaches belong.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree +8 years of related experience, or MS/MA degree +6 years of related experience in data analysis, analytics, AI, or similar technical role.
• Hands-on experience working with large language models and AI APIs to build automations, natural-language tools, or AI-augmented workflows.
• Strong programming skills, with proficiency in Python, and experience with data wrangling, transformation, and pipeline work.
• Experience with machine learning concepts and tools, particularly for classification or text processing; NLP experience a plus.
• A track record of identifying a workflow problem and delivering an AI or automation-based solution.
• Strong data management and analytical skills, paired with good judgment about when AI is and is not appropriate.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
• Strong communication skills, able to explain technical work clearly to colleagues without a technical background.
• Experience engaging stakeholders, data partners, or end users to understand needs and shape what gets built.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and cross-functionally, taking initiative and managing multiple workstreams.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience.
• Understanding of data confidentiality, including how to handle sensitive organizational and donor data responsibly in an AI context.
• A commitment to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment.
• Passion for environmental issues and a commitment to the mission and values of ClimateWorks Foundation.

Requirements

• Own the AI and automation agenda for ClimateWorks' philanthropic ecosystem and funding data work.
• Establish the standards and practices that govern applied AI across this work.
• Evaluate emerging AI tools and platforms for organizational fit.
• Serve as the point of contact for applied AI across the joint A&I and IS&T team.
• Design, build, and deploy AI-assisted workflows and LLM-powered tooling.
• Lead a substantial expansion of automated data processing.
• Improve the machine learning behind grant classification and tagging.
• Build crosswalks and connectors that integrate ClimateWorks data with external and partner datasets.
• Partner with functional and product teams across A&I and IS&T.
• Engage directly with data partners on how AI is applied to the data they contribute.
• Conduct rigorous quantitative analysis and produce clear data visualizations.

Benefits

• 100% healthcare coverage plans (medical, dental, and vision).
• 20 days of paid time off for first-year employees, with incremental paid time off in subsequent years; 14 paid holidays annually; and paid sabbatical leave for qualifying employees.
• 401(k) plan with contributions from ClimateWorks and matching employee contributions.
• Life insurance and disability (short-term and long-term) coverage.
• Support for families, including fertility, child, elder, and pet care.
• Access to physical wellness benefits, financial wellness, and mental wellness.