How to apply for Engagement Lead, AI Risk Explorer

About Observatorio de Riesgos Catastróficos Globales

The Observatorio de Riesgos Catastróficos Globales (ORCG) is a nonprofit building a network of Spanish-speaking experts to tackle existential risks, with a focus on global catastrophic risks. Working here means joining a mission-driven, remote-first team that values diverse perspectives and cross-cultural collaboration. You'll be part of a growing field at the intersection of AI safety, policy, and risk communication.

About the role

As Engagement Lead for the AI Risk Explorer (AIRE), you'll be the bridge between cutting-edge AI risk research and decision-makers in government, industry, and civil society. You'll design and execute a communications strategy, host briefings and workshops, manage stakeholder relationships via CRM, and represent AIRE at conferences. Your work will directly shape how AI risk is understood and acted upon by key audiences.

A typical day

A typical day might involve drafting a Substack article on a recent AI risk development, updating the CRM with notes from a briefing with a policymaker, and coordinating with researchers to create a visual explainer for social media. You might also host a virtual workshop for stakeholders or prepare for an upcoming conference where you'll represent AIRE. The role is remote, so you'll collaborate with a distributed team via video calls and messaging apps.

Who Observatorio de Riesgos Catastróficos Globales is looking for

• Proven experience in communications, stakeholder engagement, or public affairs, ideally in AI policy, tech policy, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of AI risk and existential risk concepts, with the ability to translate complex research into accessible content for diverse audiences.
• Proficiency with CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot) and social media management (X, LinkedIn), plus experience with content calendars and KPIs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Spanish and English, with a track record of producing public-facing articles or briefings.

Tips for this application

• Highlight any experience you have with AI risk, existential risk, or global catastrophic risk—even if it's volunteer or academic work—because ORCG is specifically focused on this niche.
• Demonstrate your ability to manage stakeholder relationships by mentioning specific CRM tools you've used and how you've used them to track engagement.
• Showcase your social media management skills by linking to examples of posts or campaigns you've run on X or LinkedIn, especially if they relate to science or policy communication.
• Emphasize your bilingual abilities (Spanish/English) and any experience communicating with Spanish-speaking audiences, as ORCG aims to build a Spanish-speaking expert network.
• Tailor your cover letter to mention AIRE specifically and how you would help its research reach decision-makers, showing you've researched the project.

What to cover in your cover letter

['Your specific interest in AI risk and existential risk, and why you want to work for ORCG in particular.', "Concrete examples of how you've designed and executed communications strategies with measurable KPIs and content calendars.", "Your experience hosting briefings, workshops, or similar events, and how you've maintained stakeholder relationships via CRM.", 'Your ability to produce public-facing content (articles, social media posts, visualizations) that makes complex research accessible to non-expert audiences.']

Research before applying

• Explore the ORCG website to understand their mission, current projects, and the AIRE initiative specifically.
• Read up on AI risk and existential risk topics, including key reports from organizations like the Center for AI Safety or the Future of Humanity Institute.
• Familiarize yourself with Spanish-language AI policy discussions and key stakeholders in Spain and Latin America.
• Look at ORCG's social media presence (X, LinkedIn) and any Substack articles to understand their tone and audience.

Likely interview topics

Based on the job description, expect questions about:

• How would you design a communications strategy for AIRE to reach policymakers in Latin America and beyond?
• Can you describe a time you translated a complex research finding into a compelling briefing or social media thread?
• How do you measure the success of stakeholder engagement efforts, and what KPIs would you track for AIRE?
• What experience do you have with CRM systems, and how would you use one to maintain relationships with decision-makers?
• How would you handle a situation where a stakeholder misinterprets AI risk research, and how would you correct it?

Common mistakes to avoid

• Submitting generic communications materials that don't mention AI risk or ORCG's mission—this role requires a genuine interest in the subject matter.
• Neglecting to demonstrate bilingual proficiency, as ORCG specifically aims to build a Spanish-speaking network.
• Focusing only on traditional media outreach and ignoring the need for CRM management and stakeholder engagement, which are core to this role.