Public Policy, Events Lead

Anthropic•San Francisco, WA

7d•$295,000 - $295,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Anthropic’s mission is to create reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems. We want AI to be safe and beneficial for our users and for society as a whole. Our team is a quickly growing group of committed researchers, engineers, policy experts, and business leaders working together to build beneficial AI systems. Anthropic is seeking a new member of our Central Policy team to build and execute our policy events strategy. As our first full-time policy events hire, you'll establish Anthropic's presence through high-impact strategic programs that advance our mission of ensuring safe and beneficial AI development. This role requires someone who can create world-class experiences, build scalable event programs from the ground up, “playbook” events to support efficient and consistent execution of policy events by regional teams, and drive measurable policy impact across diverse markets. You'll own the full spectrum of strategic events including Anthropic-hosted events, as well as third-party event activations. You'll work closely with policy leadership, the global events team, and cross-functional partners to ensure events directly support our policy goals. Ideal candidates will have both extensive event management experience, and demonstrable experience working with policy stakeholders.

Requirements

Have 10+ years of events experience with deep expertise in policy event management, ideally both in major U.S. cities and in smaller markets
Bring hands-on experience leading event strategy and execution in-house for an organization with high execution standards. Startup experience is strongly preferred
Are a proven self-starter who can build and run sophisticated programs in fast-paced startup environments, with the ability to thrive as the first dedicated policy events hire
Have experience evaluating and activating at premium third-party events strategically, including at high-end venues and cultural experiences
Have strong project management skills with experience managing complex, multi-region programs simultaneously
Possess exceptional budgeting and financial management capabilities with experience managing substantial event budgets
Demonstrate cultural awareness and ability to adapt strategies for diverse policy audiences
Excel at cross-functional collaboration, particularly with communications and policy teams
Are comfortable with ambiguity and thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments
Have strong analytical skills and data-driven approach to program optimization

Nice To Haves

Experience educating policy audiences about AI/ML or other complex technical topics
Understanding of U.S. regulatory and compliance requirements for policy events and activities
Experience working in high-growth technology companies

Responsibilities

Develop and execute comprehensive policy events across Anthropic’s priority regions
Plan, manage, and execute a portfolio of strategic events including Anthropic-hosted, independently driven tentpole large events; policy roundtables and receptions; and Anthropic’s presence at partner programs and conferences
Build scalable frameworks and processes for event programs from scratch
Manage regional resources, including building relationships with key partners, vendors, and industry organizations, and partner closely with Central Policy leadership to align on priorities
Measure and report on program effectiveness including stakeholder engagement, relationship advancement, and ROI
Collaborate with global Events team to ensure regional programs align with company-wide strategy while meeting local market needs
Coordinate with cross-functional partners to ensure consistent messaging and positioning in all regional programs
Drive continuous improvement through post-event analysis and stakeholder feedback
Manage and oversee the calendar of all of Anthropic’s policy events