Common Sense Media is dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive. Our ratings, research, and resources reach more than 150 million users worldwide and 1.4 million educators every year. Learn more at commonsense.org.
About the Harvey Anderson Memorial Fellowship
The Harvey Anderson Fellowship honors the legacy of Harvey Anderson, a valued Common Sense Media board member and technology leader who embodied principles of innovation and impact. This fellowship creates transformative professional opportunities for first-generation college graduates passionate about the intersection of technology, education, and social impact.
About This Role
Our AI Programs team works at the forefront of AI's impact on kids, families, and schools and is focused on AI thought leadership, AI evaluations, AI literacy, and the creation of practical resources for families and educators.
The AI Risk Assessment Fellow will work directly with our AI Risk Assessment Analyst and the Senior Director of AI Programs, to conduct rigorous evaluations of AI tools and platforms used by children, teens, and educators. This two-year fellowship provides hands-on experience in AI safety research, content evaluation, and technology policy while building expertise at the intersection of AI and youth protection.
This fellowship is designed specifically for early-career professionals who are first-generation college graduates, and offers comprehensive mentorship, tailored professional development, and career-launching experience in AI safety and child protection.
Location: San Francisco Bay Area (Hybrid)
Reports to: AI Risk Assessment Analyst (primary), Senior Director of AI Programs (secondary)
Employment type: Full-time, non-exempt
Salary: $30.00–$38.00 per hour
Fellowship term: 2 years, with possibility of full-time role at Common Sense Media to follow
Fellowship Values
This fellowship embodies values shared by Harvey Anderson and Common Sense Media, including:
Key Responsibilities
Research Execution & Data Analysis
Content Evaluation
Assessment Support & Documentation
Research & Analysis Support
Project Coordination
Professional Development Activities
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Professional Development Opportunities
Understanding the unique needs and opportunities for first-generation graduates, Common Sense Media will provide a range of development opportunities, including structured mentorship, leadership development, connection to professional networks, and exposure to industry.
Additional Benefits
Common Sense Media provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected classification or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Common Sense Media will also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. However, job offers are made on the condition that the applicant subsequently passes a criminal background check. If the background check indicates a prior criminal conviction, we will conduct an individualized assessment to determine whether the conviction should result in denial of employment. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider employment for qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Common Sense Media is dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive. Our ratings, research, and resources reach more than 150 million users worldwide and 1.4 million educators every year. Learn more at commonsense.org.
About the Harvey Anderson Memorial Fellowship
The Harvey Anderson Fellowship honors the legacy of Harvey Anderson, a valued Common Sense Media board member and technology leader who embodied principles of innovation and impact. This fellowship creates transformative professional opportunities for first-generation college graduates passionate about the intersection of technology, education, and social impact.
About This Role
Our AI Programs team works at the forefront of AI's impact on kids, families, and schools and is focused on AI thought leadership, AI evaluations, AI literacy, and the creation of practical resources for…