Platform and Gen AI at 33rd Talent Corporation – Denver, Colorado

WHO WE ARE

Gary Community Ventures is a philanthropic organization that combines the power of business, policy, and philanthropy to increase opportunity for Colorado kids and families. We use our resources to make impact investments, fund policy and advocacy initiatives, provide philanthropic grants, and incubate new social change solutions through our Venture Lab. In partnership with our community, we bring these tools together to break down systemic barriers and build breakthrough solutions that improve outcomes in the areas of School Readiness, Youth Success, and Family Economic Mobility.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Ventures Platform and Gen AI role is a critical member of Gary Community Ventures' ventures team, supporting our rapid-cycle approach to building breakthrough solutions for Colorado kids and families. This role bridges data analysis, systems architecture, and operational implementation across multiple concurrent projects at different stages, from prototype to scale.

You'll be the team's systems integrator, responsible for identifying, configuring, and connecting the platforms that drive our pilots and internal operations. This is a hands-on position requiring equal parts technical systems expertise, analytical thinking, operational problem-solving, and a forward-looking approach to AI integration. You'll regularly work with sensitive family data (income information, benefit eligibility, personal identifying information (PII), and program participation records), making data security and privacy protection fundamental to this role.

• Research, evaluate, and recommend new platforms and tools that enhance team efficiency
• Design and implement advanced workflows in Hubspot, n8n and other similar platforms
• Build secure integrations between tools to create seamless data flows across projects
• Set up and configure systems for new ventures with appropriate access controls and security protocols, often on rapid timelines (2-3 week shallow investigations, 3-month prototypes)
• Implement and maintain data security measures across all platforms, including user permissions, data encryption, and secure data transfer protocols
• Troubleshoot technical issues and optimize platform configurations for team efficiency
• Maintain and document system architectures and data handling procedures as ventures evolve
• Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and Gary's data governance policies

Data Analysis and Program Evaluation (30%)

• Design data collection approaches that balance analytical rigor with customer experience and data minimization principles
• Pull and prepare data for weekly team meetings and decision points
• Analyze prototype and pilot data to validate/invalidate hypotheses
• Create dashboards and visualizations that enable rapid interpretation of results
• Conduct customer interview analysis and qualitative data synthesis

Operational Support (10%)

• Support Gary team members in leveraging modern tools (AI or otherwise) effectively and securely for their projects
• Create documentation and train team members on secure data practices and other considerations in integrating modern platforms into their work

Generative AI Integration and Innovation (20%)

• Identify and prototype Gen AI use cases to accelerate venture learning cycles
• Implement AI-driven automation within existing and new platforms to reduce manual data entry
• Develop “AI-ready” data structures that allow for the safe and effective use of LLM models on internal Ventures data
• Evaluate AI tool security, specifically regarding how third-party LLMs handle sensitive PII and ensure alignment with Gary’s privacy standards.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

• Ventures team can quickly spin up robust data collection and AI-enhanced workflow systems for new prototypes without bottlenecks or security gaps
• All Ventures data is structured to be accessible to best-in-class AI tools, enabling faster execution and deeper insights
• Data-driven decision points (prototype to scale) are supported by clean, actionable analysis
• All family and participant data is handled securely with appropriate access controls and audit trails
• AI implementations demonstrate measurable time savings or improved quality in Ventures’ research and operations
• Team members can effectively use platforms you've configured without extensive ongoing support, while following sensible data privacy practices
• We maintain family trust through responsible data stewardship and ethical AI usage

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Required:

• Two or more years of experience researching, selecting, and implementing platforms like Hubspot, Supabase, Zapier, Airtable, or similar (experience in multiple preferred), with demonstrated ability to identify efficiency opportunities through strategic tool selection
• Two or more years of experience using Gen AI tools (OpenAI API, Claude, Gemini, or AI features within SaaS platforms)
• Experience managing sensitive data and understanding of data privacy principles, security best practices, and security implications of AI models
• Track record of implementing access controls, data governance procedures, and secure system configurations
• Strong data analysis skills - comfortable with Excel/Google Sheets, basic statistics, and data visualization
• Proven ability to build workflow automations and system integrations (APIs, n8n, Zapier, etc.)
• Clear communicator who can translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
• Comfortable with ambiguity and rapid iteration - our ventures fail frequently and that's by design

Preferred:

• Knowledge of HIPAA, FERPA, or other data privacy regulations
• Experience with secure file transfer protocols and encryption methods
• Experience in nonprofit, social impact, or pilot program environments handling vulnerable populations' data
• SQL or other database query experience

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, Computer Science, or related field OR equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience

WORK ENVIRONMENT: ON-SITE ROLE

This position is based in our downtown Denver office at Union Station and operates within a professional business setting. The role frequently involves computer-based work, including the use of voice and video conferencing tools. It requires extended periods of sitting, computer use, and virtual communication.

This position will be staffed through the 33rd Talent Corporation, which is an affiliate of Gary Community Ventures. The 33rd Talent Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We treat all employees and job applicants based on merit, qualifications, competence, and talent, and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

Salary Range

$ 90,000 to $ 120,000

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply for this role via the Gary Website: https://garycommunity.org/about-us/careers/