Director, AI Archive

Do you have deep knowledge of the AI ecosystem and a passion for preserving the history of artificial intelligence and robotics

Are you a visionary relationship-builder excited to shape a groundbreaking initiative from the ground up

We are currently in search of a Director AI Initiative for the Computer History Museum. This position is hybrid in Mountain View CA.

ORGANIZATION: Computer History Museum

LOCATION: Mountain View CA

POSITION TITLE: Director AI Initiative

SCHEDULE: Full-Time

DURATION: Permanent

SALARY RANGE:$140k - $150k

Is This Your Dream Job The Computer History Museum (CHM) is building its AI Initiative to become the worlds most comprehensive repository and public forum for the history of artificial intelligence and roboticscapturing the living history of today while safeguarding the record of the past. The Initiative will systematically collect born-digital materials contemporary journalism and social media oral histories historical documentation and software as well as physical artifacts while interpreting these histories through digital content live programs and exhibitions.

This is a founder-style hands-on role at the earliest stage of development. The Director will initially operate as a one-person team serving as CHMs primary ambassador to the AI communitybuilding trust forging deep relationships with key figures and organizations and establishing the Initiative as a vital shared resource for the industry. Working closely with Museum leadership Development and Curatorial teams this individual will help shape the Initiatives long-term strategy cultivate philanthropic support and lay the foundation for future growth.

Our Ideal Candidate:

8 years of progressive experience in a museum academic institution AI-focused organization or related environment with a record of impactful contributions

Demonstrated expertise in AI the history of computing or both with credibility within AI and technology communities

Strong existing network across AI research open-source policy robotics ethics or adjacent sectors preferred

Proven ability to cultivate high-level relationships and translate them into partnerships sponsorships funding opportunities or philanthropic support

Entrepreneurial mindset with comfort operating in ambiguity and building initiatives from the ground up

Strong communication and public-facing skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences

Experience developing high-impact programs oral histories exhibitions or storytelling initiatives

Appreciation for museums preservation curatorial work and the safeguarding of historical narratives

Experience with collections management digital preservation or IP/data-rights issues in AI preferred

Ability to travel regularly and work occasional evenings/weekends for events and programs

Passion for technology history public engagement and preserving the evolving story of AI

How You Will Spend Your Day:

Serve as the highly visible face of the AI Initiative embedding deeply within AI robotics and technology communities

Build and manage an influential advisory network of industry leaders researchers historians and innovators

Represent CHM at conferences industry gatherings and online communities to establish trust and awareness

Cultivate strategic partnerships that provide access to emerging artifacts archives oral histories and collections

Collaborate closely with the Development team to strengthen donor pipelines and secure philanthropic support for the Initiative

Support fundraising strategy development sponsorship cultivation and major gift opportunities tied to the Initiatives growth

Identify and secure born-digital materials archives physical artifacts and oral history opportunities for preservation and interpretation

Produce and support high-impact CHM Live programs focused on artificial intelligence and related technologies

Develop a phased 3-year strategy for the Initiatives growth including staffing collections expansion exhibitions and operational infrastructure

Leverage AI tools and emerging technologies to enhance museum programming research storytelling and audience engagement

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