About Our Client

Our client is a long-standing research organization dedicated to advancing science and technology in ways that benefit life and society. Through a combination of grantmaking, events, prizes, and fellowship programs, the organization supports researchers, innovators, and communities working on transformative ideas, with a mission centered on fostering responsible progress and long-term positive impact.

About The Role

We are seeking a hands-on Node Manager to lead the launch and day-to-day operation of a new physical hub in San Francisco where researchers, engineers, and technologists collaborate on AI-driven scientific progress. This role blends operations leadership, community building, and project coordination, with responsibility for managing the space, overseeing vendors and infrastructure (including scalable compute resources), fostering a vibrant and collaborative culture, and executing events and programs that activate the hub. The ideal candidate is highly organized, systems-oriented, proactive, and trusted, with a strong ability to connect people and ideas, build partnerships, and ensure the hub operates smoothly while advancing a mission focused on responsible, decentralized AI and scientific innovation.

Requirements

• 6+ years in operations, community management, events, startups, or physical space management.

• Proven track record managing complex projects or programs.

• Strong communication skills, verbal and written.

• Adaptable in fast-paced, evolving environments.

• Desirable, not required: technical background with hands-on DevOps experience, and knowledge of local/on-prem and cloud-based deployments (AWS, GCP, Azure)