AI Community & Partnerships Manager

Pearl•San Francisco, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We’re hiring an AI Community & Partnerships Manager based in the San Francisco Bay area to help Pearl show up where the AI world actually happens. This isn’t traditional marketing. It sits at the intersection of community, partnerships, and field marketing, with a strong bias toward action. You’ll build relationships with founders, engineers, and operators at leading AI companies—and shape how Pearl is perceived across the ecosystem. If you’re already in the room—or know how to get in—you’ll thrive here.

Requirements

Deeply plugged into AI: You follow the space closely and can hold your own in conversations. You don’t need to be highly technical, but you understand the landscape and ask sharp questions.
A natural connector: You’re energized by meeting people and building relationships. You’re credible, curious, and know how to create momentum from a conversation.
Scrappy and proactive: You don’t wait for direction. You find opportunities, move quickly, and operate well in ambiguity.
Relevant experience: Background in community, partnerships, social, marketing, or business development.

Nice To Haves

Experience in startups, emerging tech, or ecosystem-driven roles is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

Build Pearl’s Presence in the AI Ecosystem
Engage deeply on platforms like X, Reddit, and other AI-native communities
Contribute meaningfully to conversations—bringing insight, not noise
Help define and evolve Pearl’s voice across social and community channels
Show Up in the Field
Attend AI events across the Bay Area (meetups, dinners, conferences)
Represent Pearl on the ground and build high-value relationships
Execute event strategy—from scrappy activations to major conference moments
Drive Partnerships & Strategic Relationships
Identify and connect with top AI companies and ecosystem players
Initiate and support partnership conversations
Turn relationships into tangible opportunities in collaboration with internal teams
Create Content That Resonates
Develop or collaborate on sharp, relevant content (social, thought pieces, outreach)
Translate complex AI capabilities into clear, compelling narratives
Tailor messaging for both technical and non-technical audiences
Collaborate Across Teams
Partner with enterprise, product, and leadership on GTM and positioning
Bring back insights from the field to inform product and strategy