AI Fellow

Position Details

Title:             AI Fellow (summer 2026)

Location:       New York, NY (Onsite)

Reports to:       Chief Technology Officer

Status:           Part time, non-exempt, seasonal (June-August 2026)

How to Apply: Please click here to submit your résumé. Application reviews will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.   

BACKGROUND

The mission of the Doris Duke Foundation (DDF) is to build a more creative, equitable and sustainable future. We work across three areas: arts & culture, nature, and health & well-being. DDF operates five national programs as well as Duke Farms and Shangri La, two centers that serve the public directly. DDF’s activities are guided by the will of Doris Duke, who endowed the foundation with financial assets that currently total above $2 billion. (To learn more about the foundation, visit dorisduke.org.) 

POSITION 

The AI Fellow will work closely with the Technology department and senior leadership to accelerate how AI is applied across the foundation’s work. In close partnership with the Chief Technology Officer and President and CEO, this role will also advise and contribute to the foundation’s overall AI strategy. This is a short-term, high-impact role for a technically strong builder who can move quickly between experimentation and practical implementation. The Fellow will help identify where AI can improve how DDF operates, build and test lightweight solutions, and translate emerging capabilities into clear, usable approaches for teams. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• AI Exploration and Application

• Inspire the Doris Duke Foundation organization tobuild withAI tools in mind.
• Track developments in large language models and applied AI, with a focus on practical implications for DDF’s work.
• Identifyopportunities where AI can improve speed,clarityor decision-making across programs and operations.

• Translate technical capabilities into specific, usable applications for non-technical teams.

• Prototyping and Building

• Develop and test prototypes for internal tools,workflowsand small applications.
• Work across existing systems (e.g., CRM, ERP, knowledge systems) to explore AI-enabled enhancements.
• Support the development of structured approaches to retrieval,summarizationand internal knowledge use.

• Organizational Integration

• Partner with teams across Programs, Finance, Influence & Marketingand Operations to test AI use cases in real workflows.
• Help refine prompts,processesand lightweight systems that can be adopted by staff.
• Document and share learnings in a way that supports broader adoption.
• Develop training materials and recipes for AI success.

• Advisory and Communication

• Briefinternal teamson relevant AI developments and their potential impact on the foundation.
• Provide clear, grounded guidance on trade-offs,risksand practical implementation.
• Support alignment with DDF’s AI policy and data classification standards.

• Perform other work, including special projects, as assigned.

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN

• Exposure to a range of use cases across a mission-driven organization.
• A focused environment to build, test and ship practical AI solutions with real users.
• Opportunity to work directly withleadership on applied AI initiatives.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Strong hands-on experience working with LLMs and generative AI tools(e.g.,ChatGPT, Codex,AirtableAI).
• Experience building applied AI projectsandprototypes. Experience buildinginternal toolspreferred.
• Familiarity with concepts such as embeddings, APIs, orchestrationframeworksor lightweight model customization.
• Ability to move between technical implementation and structured thinking about systems and workflows.
• Clear written andoralcommunication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Comfortoperatingindependently, testing ideas quickly and refining based on feedback.
• Candidateswho are recentcollegegraduatesorgraduating inspring 2026arestronglyencouraged to apply.

We recognize that not every candidate will meet every qualification listed. If you are passionate about our mission and believe you have the skills and experience to perform the essential functions of this role, we encourage you to apply.

WHAT WE OFFER

• An hourly rate of $40. 
• 15% employer contributiontoyour401(k). 
• A values-driven culture rooted in integrity,excellence,collaboration,opennessandimagination,and diversity,equityand inclusion. 

The Doris Duke Foundation is committed to inclusive hiring and equal employment opportunity. We strongly encourage candidates of all identities, experiences, orientations and communities to apply. Our recruiting and employment practices adhere to all applicable federal, state and local laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. We provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation in the job application process is needed, please contact us here.