Remote AI Policy Fellow - Student Assistant

Theuniversityunion; Sacramento (CA); Remote; USD 28,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

The California Energy Commission (CEC) Executive Office is seeking a student assistant to support AI-related analysis, guidance, and technical development. The role blends policy research with hands-on AI tool building, offering broad exposure to executive decision-making and applied innovation across initiatives.

Candidates must be enrolled students, possess strong communication and organizational skills, and be willing to learn AI tools and collaborate with diverse stakeholders while working

Qualifications

• Minimum GPA 2.0 or above
• Good verbal and written communication
• Excellent organizational skills
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Willing to learn Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and various other computer programs
• Ability to think critically, perform thorough research, and communicate results

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze emerging AI technologies, trends, risks, and best practices
• Develop, test, and refine AI-powered tools, workflows, prompts, and prototypes
• Evaluate complex information and prepare concise recommendations for executive-level decisions
• Apply responsible AI principles including privacy, security, and ethics
• Communicate technical AI concepts clearly to technical and nontechnical audiences
• Manage multiple assignments and collaborate with diverse stakeholders

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Research skills

Critical thinking

Communication clarity

Adaptability

Education

High school

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

Job description

The California Energy Commission (CEC) Executive Office is seeking a student assistant to support AI-related analysis, guidance, and technical development. The role blends policy research with hands-on AI tool building, offering broad exposure to executive decision-making and applied innovation across initiatives.

Candidates must be enrolled students, possess strong communication and organizational skills, and be willing to learn AI tools and collaborate with diverse stakeholders while working