Engagement and Outreach Lead
OpenAISan Francisco, California, United States • Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Posted December 4, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity.
Job Description
The Engagement and Outreach Lead will help lead OpenAI's efforts to build trusted relationships with third-party organizations, civic and community leaders, and mission-aligned networks. The role blends strategic partnership and policy development with visible public engagement and coalition-building.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in partnerships, public engagement, or external affairs
- Demonstrated success cultivating and managing relationships across sectors
- Excellent public speaking, facilitation, and media engagement skills
- Strategic thinker and builder who can design programs, lead teams, and execute with discipline
- Active listener with cultural fluency and empathy; able to earn trust across diverse audiences
- Willingness to travel frequently to build relationships and oversee on-the-ground programs
- Experience representing an organization publicly—media, conferences, or thought-leadership platforms
- Background working with unions, workforce programs, education institutions, or mental health initiatives
- Familiarity with community-centered design, participatory research, and program evaluation
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Visa Sponsorship
- Four Day Work Week
- Generous Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Relocation Assistance