Join us to make sure people have a seat at the table.

The role

We are looking for an experienced national coalition builder who has existing relationships across the Democratic ecosystem with a range of organizations and constituencies, including but not limited to national labor, civil rights, faith, parents, seniors, democracy, and environment. They should be a bridge builder who can convene organizations from all corners of the political ecosystem and find common ground that can keep the coalition moving. They should also be able to serve as a credible thought partner with national organizations and help them build out messaging, practices, and policies around AI security to become a part of their unique efforts. They will also be a resource for In-State Political and Partnerships Directors, helping broaden and engage the in-state networks that will be building coalitions with state-level affiliates. Lastly, this person will be responsible for organizing and leading regular convenings of the national coalition table.

Qualifications

• 10 to 12 years of relevant experience in the Democratic national coalition, advocacy, or political campaign space
• Extensive experience managing senior-level relationships and coalitions with an array of constituencies and issue areas such as labor, civil rights, faith, parent, educator, or consumer groups
• Existing relationships with leaders at national left-leaning organizations, and the ability to open doors quickly for this organization
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with an ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, hybrid work environment
• Willingness to be scrappy and flexible, and a good approach to flying the plane as you’re building it
• Residence in the New York City or Washington, DC area, working in-office at least four days per week

Expertise and background in AI is helpful but not required.

What we offer

Salary range: $210,000 to $240,000, depending on experience.

To apply

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for two references to jobs@whodecides.org. Please include “National Partnerships Director” in the subject line. We look forward to hearing from you.

The role

We are looking for a qualified National Political Director who has experience building a team and developing and executing a multistate strategy. They will manage a team of In-State Political Directors, helping steer their work from the national perspective as they build broad coalitions to ensure the topic of AI safety is effervescent across the political ecosystem. They will work closely with leadership to oversee extensive polling and research work, both in-house and with partners. And finally, they will be responsible for working with interested Democratic 2028 presidential candidates to ensure Who Decides’ AI safety priorities are reflected across their campaigns.

Qualifications

• 6 to 8 years of relevant experience in Democratic national political or advocacy work
• Extensive team building and staff management experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience writing plans
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with an ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, hybrid work environment
• Willingness to be scrappy and flexible, and a good approach to flying the plane as you’re building it
• Residence in the New York City or Washington, DC area, working in-office at least four days per week

Expertise and background in AI is helpful but not required.

What we offer

Salary range: $155,000 to $225,000, depending on experience.

To apply

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for two references to jobs@whodecides.org. Please include “National Political Director” in the subject line. We look forward to hearing from you.

The role

We are looking for three Advisors who will serve as Who Decides’ subject matter experts, translating AI policy for elected officials and candidates, their staff, and our partner organizations in a way that is understandable and actionable. These Policy Advisors should be well versed and up to date on the intricacies and nuances of AI technology and policy, including strong existing relationships with AI safety researchers and experts. They should also be familiar and experienced with the policy process writ large. Responsibilities will also include helping partner organizations and campaigns craft AI policy messaging and legislative agendas that make sense for them. Policy Advisors will serve as trusted advisors for the rest of the organization, working closely with the In-State and National Political Directors to build and support trusted relationships with partners.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in AI policy, technology policy, or a closely related field, with at least 2 years focused on AI governance or AI safety
• Deep knowledge of the AI policy landscape, including frontier model safety, transparency and incident reporting, evaluations and testing, liability, and compute governance
• Strong command of state, federal, and international AI policy, including frontier AI laws like New York’s RAISE Act and California’s SB 53, and the major federal proposals and debates
• A working understanding of how frontier AI systems are built, trained, and evaluated, and the ability to engage seriously on topics like alignment, interpretability, dangerous capabilities, and loss of control
• Established relationships and standing in the AI safety and AI policy community, including researchers, technical experts, think tanks, and advocacy organizations
• Experience briefing elected officials, senior staff, or other high-level decision-makers, and staying composed when answering hard questions in real time
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with an ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, hybrid work environment
• Must live in Washington, DC, New York City, or the Bay Area/Berkeley, CA

What we offer

Salary range: $150,000 to $170,000, depending on experience and state.

To apply

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for two references to jobs@whodecides.org. Please include “Policy Advisor” in the subject line. We look forward to hearing from you.

The role

We are looking for several qualified In-State Political and Partnerships Directors across the country who can serve as trusted and well-connected coalition builders and organizers with existing deep relationships across the Democratic ecosystem, or the ability to quickly navigate and create relationships in a given state. Each State Director will work to build a durable in-state network of partner organizations and stakeholders to ensure AI safety is salient and resonating in all relevant political and advocacy-adjacent work. State Directors will be reliable, on-call resources for local partners and leaders when AI questions come up.

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years of relevant experience with state-based issue advocacy or political work
• History of creating and maintaining strong relationships and partnerships in the workplace ecosystem
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with an ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Personable and extroverted. This role involves lots of outside partnerships and collaboration.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, hybrid work environment
• Must live in-state

Expertise and background in AI is helpful but not required.

What we offer

Salary range: $100,000 to $140,000, depending on experience and state.

To apply

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for two references to jobs@whodecides.org. Please include “In-State Political and Partnerships Director” in the subject line. We look forward to hearing from you.