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Partnership on AI · 4 days ago

Program & Research Lead, AI, Labor, & Economy

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Partnership on AI (PAI) is a non-profit organization focused on creating solutions for the advancement of AI for positive societal outcomes. They are seeking a highly-experienced Program and Research Lead to manage complex initiatives at the intersection of AI, labor, and the economy, ensuring beneficial outcomes for workers globally.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Machine LearningSoftware

No H1B

Responsibilities

Apply expertise to draft program deliverables and research reports, contributing substantive analysis and written content

Support the content, agenda setting and execution of convenings, workshops, steering committees, and/or working groups to advance programmatic work in collaboration with colleagues

Apply expertise to identify viable courses of action to advance worker well-being, including but not limited to (1) the development of new programmatic work, (2) advancement of existing work, and (3) cultivation or strengthening of stakeholder relationships

Stay ahead of AI and economic trends and recently released research, analyzing their current and anticipated impacts on the workforce and broader U.S. domestic and global economy. Build upon knowledge of existing and frontier AI systems to inform programmatic efforts

Conduct targeted research and analysis on specific topics

Support the execution of a multi-stakeholder Steering Committee, including agenda and pre-read design, participant coordination, and post-event synthesis, as well as 1-2 workshops per year

Own project management for complex deliverables with multiple workstreams, ensuring timelines are met and stakeholder input is integrated appropriately. Lead select projects from ideation to execution and post-project impact assessment

Partner closely with colleagues across PAI teams to ensure Programs & Research work is aligned with organizational priorities and contributes to PAI’s shared goals. Maintain strong communication channels across the organization to ensure alignment and transparency

Engage effectively and build consensus and trusted relationships among a wide range of stakeholders, including industry leaders, labor advocates, researchers, policymakers, and civil society organizations, who may hold different values and have competing interests

Work collaboratively and conscientiously across PAI to support the development of deeper partnerships with other organizations bringing complementary expertise, skills and networks

Working with PAI’s Partnership Development team, support engagement with philanthropic partners by articulating program strategies, theory of change, and expected impact

Qualification

AI expertiseLabor economicsStakeholder managementProject managementResearch analysisCommunication skillsConsensus buildingEquityInclusionCollaborationStrategic thinking

Preferred

5+ years of relevant and progressively responsible experience at the intersection of AI, labor, and economics

Deep expertise in AI, labor, and economic topics, with a strong understanding of how AI trends may impact workers and society, demonstrated via a graduate degree (Master's or Ph.D.) or equivalent experience in a relevant field, such as in public policy, international development, economics, sociology, computer science, and/or labor studies

Demonstrated track record of structuring and managing complex partnerships with diverse stakeholder groups, particularly across the private sector, civil society, labor, and/or international institutions

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create and translate technical and policy insights into accessible research, other outputs, and messaging that responds to the needs of diverse audiences

Demonstrated strategic thinker with the ability to structure and synthesize insights across industry, labor, government, and/or international institutions

Proven ability to build trust and consensus in diverse multi-stakeholder settings, including convening stakeholders with differing perspectives and spanning multiple sectors to deliberate complex issues

Ability to anticipate trends in AI and develop actionable strategies that ensure AI serves the broader economic and social good

Familiarity with advanced AI systems and their societal impacts, with deeper technical expertise an advantage

Demonstrated experience collaborating across teams to successfully deliver high-impact, high-priority projects

Collaborative mindset with experience integrating diverse perspectives into actionable plans

Knowledge of, or direct experience working in, low and medium-income countries, or with international institutions such as but not limited to the United Nations, World Bank, International Monetary Fund or OECD is a plus

Benefits

Twenty vacation days; three personal reflection days; sick leave and family leave above industry standards

High-quality health insurance plans.

Dental and vision insurance 100% covered by PAI; up to a 7% 401K match, vested immediately; automatic cell phone reimbursement ($75/month); up to $1,000 in professional development funds annually; $150 per month to access co-working space; regular team lunches & focused work days.

Professional development stipends, and opportunities to collaborate with our roughly 140 partners across industry, academia and civil society.