AI Archive Lead: Community & Partnerships

Computer History Museum; Mountain View (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully sponsored medical, dental, and视觉

403(b) retirement plan with 1:1 match

Generous PTO

Employee discounts

Job summary

The AI Director at Computer History Museum leads the AI Archive program, embedding CHM in AI and robotics communities and building an advisory network. They drive fundraising strategy with Development to secure gifts and sustain operations, while coordinating with curatorial teams to acquire artifacts and oral histories.

In this founder-style role, they manage every aspect of the Archive, evolve partnerships, and shape a three‑year plan for growth and public engagement, including CHM Live events.

Qualifications

• Eight or more years of progressive experience in a museum, academic institution, or AI-focused organization.
• Subject-matter expertise in AI, the history of computing, or both.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally; occasional evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Develop CHM as a trusted face in AI and robotics communities, embedding within the field.
• Lead advisory group of industry leaders, researchers, and historians.
• Collaborate with Development to fundraise and build a multi-year pipeline.
• Identify and acquire born-digital materials, archives and oral histories for the Archive.
• Plan and deliver CHM Live programs and expand digital engagement.

Skills

AI expertise

Relationship building

Public speaking

Fundraising

Strategic leadership

Education

Advanced degree in computing/history or related field

Job description

The AI Director at Computer History Museum leads the AI Archive program, embedding CHM in AI and robotics communities and building an advisory network. They drive fundraising strategy with Development to secure gifts and sustain operations, while coordinating with curatorial teams to acquire artifacts and oral histories.

In this founder-style role, they manage every aspect of the Archive, evolve partnerships, and shape a three‑year plan for growth and public engagement, including CHM Live events.