National Political Director
who decidesNew York (NY)
About the role
About Who Decides Who Decides will bring labor, parents, educators, civil-rights groups and other trusted organizations together around a common AI safety agenda for Democrats. Right now, a few executives inside a handful of companies are making all the decisions as AI reshapes entire industries, education, communities, and safety, and as the most powerful models grow beyond our ability to control them. The public has virtually no say, and neither political party has staked out a comprehensive agenda. Who Decides exists to make sure Democrats do, by building the coalitions needed to win elections on AI safety and govern AI so that the public sets the rules for the technology.
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 Decide’s AI safety priorities are reflected across their campaigns.
Qualifications:
Years of Experience: 6-8 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 plan writing
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 New York City or Washington, DC area, working in-office at least 4 days per week
Expertise and background in AI helpful but not required.
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