About the job
About Handshake
Handshake is the premier career network designed for the AI economy, connecting 20 million knowledge workers, 1,600 educational institutions, and over 1 million employers, including all of the Fortune 50. Our platform empowers users to discover careers, hire talent, and enhance skills, facilitating everything from freelance AI training opportunities to first internships and full-time roles. This unique proposition has spurred remarkable growth, with expectations to triple our Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) by 2025.
Why consider a career with Handshake at this moment:
Contribute to the evolution of careers in the AI economy on a global scale, making a tangible impact on the lives of your friends, family, and peers.
Collaborate closely with leading AI labs, Fortune 500 companies, and top-tier educational institutions.
Join a dynamic team featuring leaders from Scale AI, Meta, xAI, Notion, Coinbase, and Palantir.
Help build a rapidly growing enterprise with the potential for billions in revenue.
About the Role
As a Strategic Projects Associate (SPA), you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that Handshake AI consistently delivers exceptional value to our clients. This position combines execution, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills, providing a unique opportunity to engage in projects that directly influence the training of cutting-edge AI models.
You will work closely with Strategic Project Leads, Delivery Leads, and Operations leadership, gaining invaluable insight into the creation of the human data layer in AI. This role serves as a foundation for your career, offering substantial growth potential and preparing you for impactful leadership positions in project delivery and client strategy.
Our team operates in the office five days a week.
Key Responsibilities
Manage Core Operations: Oversee daily project execution, establish operational workflows, ensure timely completion, and guarantee that deliverables surpass client expectations.
Develop Expert Networks: Facilitate the onboarding of numerous domain experts from various industries, maintaining robust pipelines and high levels of engagement.
Ensure Project Transparency: Monitor KPIs, maintain dashboards, and provide frequent updates to leadership, ensuring all stakeholders have a clear understanding of project status.
Collaborate with Senior Leaders: Partner closely with Strategic Project Leads to interpret client requirements and drive project success.

