Job Description
The Patrick J. McGovern Foundation (PJMF) is a philanthropic organization dedicated to advancing artificial intelligence and data science solutions to create a thriving, equitable, and sustainable future for all. PJMF works in partnership with public, private, and social institutions to drive progress on our most pressing challenges, including digital health, climate change, broad digital access, and data maturity in the social sector. We are looking for an early career People and Culture Associate who can join the PJMF team to work closely with our People Team and other foundation leaders in support of our mission. The Associate will ideate on and build new Human Resources programs to support our goal of making the foundation an exceptional place to work while fostering a culture that inspires the world’s most passionate talent. The People and Culture Associate will also play a key role in project-based work in support of the full employee lifecycle. The People and Culture Associate will also be a part of the Rising Leaders Program. This two-year professional experience provides exposure across the Foundation and the broader field of philanthropy while providing a holistic professional experience centered on mutual learning, growth, and innovation. The Associate cohort will take part in a leadership-oriented curriculum that will equip them with the necessary skills to advance a career in philanthropy and social impact. Over the course of your tenure, our team will work with you to identify the next step in your career journey, and upon completion of the program, PJMF will work to support you to continue a legacy of social impact beyond PJMF.
A global, 21st century philanthropy, the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation is committed to bridging the frontiers of artificial intelligence, data science, and social impact. The Foundation is the legacy of IDG founder Patrick J. McGovern, who often said, “The best is yet to come.” He recognized the potential for information technology and neuroscience to democratize access to knowledge, improve the human condition, and advance social good. A generation of rapid advances in technology have led us to new possibilities at the intersection of information technology and neuroscience — artificial intelligence and data science. The promise of AI and data science represent the future Patrick J. McGovern always envisioned. With his optimism about what is possible, the Foundation invests in the exploration, enhancement, and development of AI and data science for good.
