Partnerships & External Affairs Associate, Global Affairs

OpenAI

. Build and manage trusted relationships with nonprofit organizations, civic leaders, community institutions, and other partners .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesMid-Level💰 $171,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing partnerships and external relationships, with a strong focus on collaboration, project management, and effective communication. Capable of navigating complex stakeholder environments and delivering impactful programs that align with organizational goals.

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Partnership ManagementProject CoordinationStakeholder EngagementBudget ManagementClear Communication

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Hard Skills

Program DeliveryOutcome EvaluationCommitment ScopingImplementation CoordinationRisk Assessment

Soft Skills

Strong Execution SkillsPolitical JudgmentCuriosity About AIAbility to Navigate DisagreementCredibility Building

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit OrganizationsPublic PolicyCommunity EngagementExternal AffairsCivic Leaders

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and manage trusted relationships with nonprofit organizations, civic leaders, community institutions, and other partners
Translate shared interests into practical collaborations with objectives, scope, responsibilities, timelines, and success measures
Lead partner meetings and briefings, participate in convenings, and communicate about AI opportunities and safe, responsible use
Own defined projects across different portfolios and support colleagues during major initiatives
Help establish new areas of engagement
Connect partners with policy, product, safety, legal, communications, and education expertise
Identify stakeholder concerns and opportunities, synthesize feedback, bring it to internal owners, and close the loop with partners
Deliver funded partnership programs through workplans, milestones, outcomes, implementation coordination, and results assessment
Coordinate partnership implementation across policy, legal, finance, procurement, product, and communications teams
Track dependencies, resolve or escalate blockers, and keep partners and internal teams informed
Manage workplans, partner commitments, budgets, and approval processes
Surface dependencies and risks early and recommend solutions
Assess opportunities against team goals and prioritize time and resources
Adjust plans as circumstances change

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years of relevant experience in partnerships, external affairs, public policy, campaigns, government, nonprofits, or community engagement, or equivalent experience demonstrating these capabilities
Independently managed external relationships and delivered complex partnership programs
Experience scoping commitments, coordinating multiple teams, managing budgets, and evaluating outcomes
Political and stakeholder judgment
Strong execution skills, including navigating disagreement and sensitive issues
Ability to build credibility with people whose experiences and views differ from your own
Clear writing and confident communication skills
Ability to translate complex topics for nontechnical audiences
Ability to manage several projects simultaneously and complete commitments
Ability to work effectively across teams without formal authority
Ability to make thoughtful decisions about when to act independently and when to seek alignment
Curiosity about AI and its implications for communities, public institutions, and economic opportunity

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity
Performance-related bonus(es) for eligible employees
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
Employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
Pre-tax accounts for Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter expenses (parking and transit)
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Paid parental leave (up to 24 weeks for birth parents and 20 weeks for non-birthing parents)
Paid medical and caregiver leave (up to 8 weeks)
Flexible PTO for exempt employees and up to 15 days annually for non-exempt employees
13+ paid company holidays
Multiple paid coordinated company office closures throughout the year
Paid sick or safe time
Mental health and wellness support
Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage
Annual learning and development stipend
Daily meals in offices
Meal delivery credits as eligible
Relocation support for eligible employees
Charitable donation matching
Wellness stipends
Overtime pay for non-exempt roles, consistent with applicable laws