Operations Associate, Cohere For AI

Who are we?
We’re a small, diverse team working at the cutting edge of machine learning. At Cohere, our mission is to build machines that understand the world and to make them safely accessible to all. Language is at the crux of this, but it can be difficult and expensive to parse the syntax, semantics, and context that all work together to give words meaning. The Cohere platform provides access to Large Language Models through its APIs that read billions of web pages and learns to understand the meaning, sentiment, and intent of the words we use in a richness never seen before. 

We've raised our Series B, signed a multi-year partnership with Google Cloud, and we are focused on bringing our technology to market. We will partner with customers so they can build natural language understanding and generation into their products with just a few lines of code.

We’re ambitious — we believe our technology will fundamentally transform how industries interact with natural language. And we have the technical chops to back it up - Cohere’s CEO, Aidan Gomez, is a co-author of the groundbreaking paper “Attention is all you need”, and was previously part of Google Brain. Our entire technical team is world-class. 

We are focused on creating a diverse and inclusive work environment so that all of our team members can thrive. We welcome kind and brilliant people to our team, from wherever they come.

Why this role?
Cohere For AI is the dedicated research arm of Cohere, and our mission is to lower the barriers to entry to machine learning research and support a community of independent research talent across the world. Cohere For AI has both a full-time research staff which build the next generation of large language models and an open science initiative that support collaborative research across institutions and paths of access for independent researchers.

In this role, you will contribute to Cohere For AI core mission by supporting the lab day-to-day operations, whether that be coordinating the logistics needed to launch new programs or taking ownership of day to day to-do’s. You will work closely with Cohere For AI leads and research staff towards efficient & effective execution across top priorities. As an Operations Associate, you are a driving force behind your team's logistics coordination and ensure that everything moves forward seamlessly. This presents a unique opportunity to contribute towards shaping programs and offerings that aim to democratize access to AI research.

Please Note: We have offices in Toronto, Palo Alto and London but embrace being remote-first! There is a preference for candidates based in Toronto or the United States for this particular role.
As Operations Associate, you will:
  • Coordinate C4AI community-building logistics, from organizing and promoting community events, to curating educational materials, and managing speaker invites and attendees.
  • Support and help scale Cohere’s educational fellowship program, whether that be coordinating the logistics needed to re-launch and promote the fellowship, or taking ownership of day-to-day to-do’s that make the program a success.
  • Proactively anticipate needs and shape educational outreach programming.
  • Maintain constant communication and work closely with Cohere leads to efficiently & effectively execute across top priorities.
  • You may be a good fit if you:
  • Have completed a post-secondary degree, with 1+ years of experience in program management, administrative lead or operations role.
  • Are dynamic, highly organized and detail-orientated, and take pride in delivering end-to-end execution.
  • Have excellent end-to-end project management skills, with a passion for process improvement.
  • Have excellent communication skills and can effectively communicate with a diverse range of audiences.
  • Have experience designing and implementing new processes and organization structures, and leading and co-leading events of different magnitudes.
  • Are excited to work closely with senior leadership to execute and take ownership of day-to-day to-do’s.
  • Enjoy moving quickly in a changing environment
  • Enjoy taking on varied tasks while maintaining a high level of quality.
  • Enjoy community-building communities and taking ownership of the small details that lead to program success.
  • Have a passion for democratizing access to technology.
  • If some of the above doesn’t line up perfectly with your experience, we still encourage you to apply! If you consider yourself a thoughtful worker, a lifelong learner, and a kind and playful team member, Cohere is the place for you.

    We welcome applicants of all kinds and are committed to providing both an equal opportunity process and work environment. We value and celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive work environment for all.

    Our Perks:
    🤝 An open and inclusive culture and work environment 
    🧑‍💻 Work closely with a team on the cutting edge of AI research 
    🍽 Free daily lunch 
    🦷 Full health and dental benefits, including a separate budget to take care of your mental health 
    🐣 100% Parental Leave top-up for 6 months for employees based in Canada, the US, and the UK
    🎨 Personal enrichment benefits towards arts and culture, fitness and well-being, quality time, and workspace improvement
    🏙 Remote-flexible, offices in Toronto, Palo Alto, and London and coworking stipend
    ✈️ 6 weeks of vacation

    Cohere provides accessibility accommodations during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
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