About Constellation
Constellation is an independent research center that brings together people throughout the AI safety ecosystem to accelerate insight research and talent through better cooperation. Unlike a conference or summit Constellation operates continuously in the form of a physical workspace as well as conference-style talks workshops and training bootcamps. Continuous operation allows for relationships and conversations to develop over time meaningfully fostering trust collaboration and shared insight. It also makes Constellation a natural field-building hub by rapidly inspiring orienting and connecting people who are newer to the field.
Based in Berkeley CA our shared workspace hosts over 100 people per week across dozens of AI safety organizations in nonprofits academia industry and government. Hundreds of other researchers spend time at Constellation for shorter visits each year. We believe this is the strongest and highest-output network of AI safety researchers in the world; dozens of participants in past Constellation programs have gone on to safety-focused roles at companies such as METR Redwood Research Anthropic Google DeepMind OpenAI and the US and UK Safety Institutes. Our core team currently includes 17 members and is expected to grow to 2530 by the end of the addition we work closely with an extended team of 510 collaborators.
About the role
The IT Coordinator provides hands-on user-facing IT support and operational assistance to our staff researchers and visitors. Youll also maintain databases and systems to ensure smooth day-to-day functioning of our shared workspace. This role includes tactical IT troubleshooting device management and end-user helpdesk requests and assisting with other office operations tasks.
This full-time in-person position requires onsite presence weekdays 8:30 AM5:00 PM with occasional work on evenings or weekends for events or urgent issues.
Key responsibilities
IT Support & User Assistance
- Manage incoming support tickets resolving or escalating appropriately
- Provide front-line IT support: troubleshooting hardware/software issues user account support device setup
- Manage inventory and maintenance of IT equipment (laptops peripherals kiosks)
- Assist with IT onboarding/offboarding logistics
- Escalate complex IT issues as needed
Office & Operational Support
- Support physical security measures such as badge issuance visitor check-in and monitoring access controls
- Monitor office inventory order supplies and maintain stock levels
- Welcome visitors and provide orientation tours as needed
- Provide event support including workshops and community gatherings
- Assist with coordinating office space reservations and setup
Team Collaboration
- Support the Operations team with cross-functional tasks and projects
- Help improve user experience by documenting common IT issues and solutions
Skills & Experience
- Experience providing IT or technical user support ideally in an office environment
- Friendly professional interpersonal skills to engage with diverse users
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs Sheets) Slack and ticketing systems
- Some familiarity with office operations or admin is a plus
- Comfort learning new software and technology tools quickly
You might be a good fit if you:
- Enjoy working in a dynamic fast-paced office environment
- Like solving problems and helping others with technical issues
- Are attentive to detail and organized
- Appreciate creating order from complexity (checklists spreadsheets task lists)
- Are eager to learn new skills and take ownership of your work
- Care about supporting AI safety research and community productivity
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation will depend on experience and will likely be $71000 - $85000.
Our benefits include:
Generous vacation policy
401(k) with employer match
Employer-paid commuter benefits
PPO health dental and vision insurance
Catered lunches and dinners plus unlimited snacks & drinks
Regular interaction with AI safety researchers and thought leaders
A friendly mission-driven team