About Us

The Partnership on AI is the leading forum addressing the most important and difficult decisions on the future of AI.

We are a non-profit that invites diverse voices into the process of technical governance, design, and deployment of AI technologies. 

Our essential Partners work together across industry, academia, and civil society to understand the implications of AI advancements and ensure they benefit society equitably.

Through dialogue, insight, education, and guidance, PAI forms responsible AI solutions and identifies opportunities to address humanity’s pressing challenges.

Our vision is a future where Artificial Intelligence empowers humanity by contributing to a more just, equitable, and prosperous world. Our mission is to bring diverse voices together across global sectors, disciplines, and demographics so developments in AI advance positive outcomes for people and society.

Role Summary

To advance the organization’s mission and vision, PAI is hiring a highly-experienced, strategic, and dynamic Head of AI, Labor, & Economy (AILE) to be based remotely in the US or Canada. This role will be filled by an experienced strategic thinker, team leader,  and project manager with expertise at the intersection of artificial intelligence and the future of work(ers) to lead our AI, Labor, & Economy program. We believe AI will have transformative effects on workers and the economy; the mission of the AILE team is to ensure those effects are beneficial, not harmful, and that workers have a role in steering the development of AI. 

Reporting to the Chief Programs and Insights Officer (CPIO), the Head of AILE is a critical part of the Programs and Research (P&R) Team and is responsible for leading a program that covers workers throughout the AI supply chain (especially data enrichment workers), as well as AI’s impacts on the broader labor market and economy. Our approach is multi-stakeholder in nature; as an organization and as a society, we need experience and expertise across labor, the AI industry, and research to identify opportunities and approaches to advance the well-being of workers and create broadly shared prosperity. 

The Head of AILE will engage externally with our community of Partners and stakeholders, and internally with the Programs & Research team, the Executive Team, and with other colleagues across the PAI staff team.

advance the organization’s mission and vision, PAI is hiring a highly-experienced, strategic, and dynamic Head of AI, Labor, & Economy (AILE) to be based remotely in the US or Canada. This role will be filled by an experienced strategic thinker, team leader,  and project manager with expertise at the intersection of artificial intelligence and the future of work(ers) to lead our AI, Labor, & Economy program. We believe AI will have transformative effects on workers and the economy; the mission of the AILE team is to ensure those effects are beneficial, not harmful, and that workers have a role in steering the development of AI. 

What You'll Do

The Head of AILE has ultimate responsibility for advancing the reach and impact of the AI, Labor, and Economy program:

Content Leadership & Expertise

• Apply expertise on the AI value chain 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, (3) cultivation or strengthening of stakeholder relationships, and (4) creation of content for the AILE program
• Lead and execute convenings, workshops, steering committees, and/or working groups to advance AILE programmatic work 
• Collaborate with diverse stakeholder groups to advance practice in the field, and steward Partner and stakeholder relationships
• Provide thought leadership on AI’s effects on workers, labor markets, and economic structures
• Stay ahead of AI trends, analyzing their current and anticipated impacts on the workforce and broader economy
• Build upon knowledge of existing and frontier AI systems to inform policy, strategy, funding, and programmatic efforts across PAI
• Represent PAI at conferences and other public forums to maintain visibility and credibility within the broader AI community

Strategic Planning & Vision

• Develop and execute a strategy for the AILE program to advance AI governance in ways that promote positive labor and economic outcomes
• Synthesize insights from AI technology, labor dynamics and economics, public policy, and business model evolution to inform PAI strategic priorities and projects
• Communicate in a structured, clear way to diverse audiences
• Identify opportunities across the organization to amplify impact of the AILE team
• Ensure the AILE program strategy remains adaptable to the evolving needs of the AI field, while staying aligned with PAI’s collaborative approach and organizational goals

Project & Team Management

• Lead projects from ideation to execution and post-project impact assessment
• Manage and mentor a team, fostering a team culture of professional development, ownership, high well-being, and high performance and establishing a work environment conducive to PAI’s Values of Trust, Justice, Respect, and Compassion
• Maintain strong communication channels across the organization to ensure alignment and transparency
• Establish and track performance metrics related to the AILE program, including reach, relationships, and programmatic impact; regularly report and share updates on these metrics to key internal and external audiences
• In partnership with the CPIO and Finance, lead the resourcing, budgeting, and responsible financial management of the AILE program

Stakeholder & Relationship Management

• Engage effectively and build consensus among a wide range of stakeholders, including industry leaders, labor advocates, researchers, policymakers, and civil society organizations
• Serve as a public ambassador of PAI and the AILE program by engaging with media, policymakers, PAI’s partner community, and other external stakeholders
• Cultivate and manage strong external and internal relationships, ensuring timely and proactive communication
• Partner collaboratively across PAI staff teams to drive engagement and progress for the AILE program, and to advance broader PAI objectives

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant and progressively responsible experience at the intersection of responsible AI, labor advocacy, and research focused on AI, labor, economics, and the future of work
• A graduate degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in economics, sociology, computer science, labor studies or in a related discipline
• Deep expertise in AI, labor, and economic topics, with a strong understanding of how AI trends impact workers and society
• Background in AI industry, labor organizations, consulting, academia, or civil society
• Demonstrated strategic thinker with the ability to structure and synthesize insights across technology, labor, government, and business
• 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 frontier AI systems and their societal impacts, with deeper technical expertise an advantage
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate technical and policy insights into accessible messaging for diverse audiences
• Experienced people manager with a coaching-oriented leadership style and dedication to developing and retaining outstanding talent
• Demonstrated experience collaborating across teams to successfully deliver high-impact, high-priority projects
• Track record of successfully partnering across diverse teams and functions
• Collaborative mindset with experience integrating diverse perspectives into actionable plans

Preferred Leadership Competencies

• Champion of equity, diversity, and inclusion both internally and externally.
• Selflessly models the ethical values of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to work across sectors, including in corporate, civil society, advocacy, and academia
• Relationship and consensus-building skills, including experience managing coalitions and diverse communities
• Comfortable operating at (and pivoting between) high-level strategic vision and detailed, tactical execution
• Focus on mentoring and developing a strong, independent team

Other Considerations & Important Qualities

• Based in the US or Canada
• Willing and able to travel domestically and internationally, work virtually, and manage a team remotely
• Builds Trust: Able to be transparent by being authentic, conveying trust and communicating openly and in a timely manner while involving key stakeholders in decision-making
• Visionary: Able to take a long-term perspective, conveying a belief in an outcome, and displaying the confidence to reach goals
• Inspirational: Able to inspire and motivate others, both those they directly manage, Executive Team colleagues and external and internal individuals in a positive manner
• Courageous: Able to seek out opportunities for continuous improvement, and fearless in intervening in challenging situations
• Decisive: Able to make informed decisions in a timely fashion
• Personal Development: Able to seek opportunities for individual personal development

Additional Information

We know that research has shown that some potential applicants will submit an application only when they feel that they have met close to all of the qualifications for a role—we encourage you to take a leap of faith with us and submit your application as long as you are passionate about working to make a real impact on responsible AI. We are very interested in hearing from a diverse pool of candidates.

PAI offers a generous paid leave and benefits package, including: 

• Time Off: Twenty vacation days; three personal reflection days; sick leave and family leave above industry standards
• Benefits: high-quality health insurance plans specific to each of our hiring regions
• Additional perks: cell phone reimbursement, professional development stipends, and opportunities to attend AI related conferences and events and to collaborate with our roughly 100 partners across industry, academia and civil society. 

PAI is headquartered in San Francisco yet has a remote workforce with a global membership base and scope. This role is eligible for remote work within the US or Canada.  We do not offer visa support for this position at this time.

PAI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  We celebrate diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment in all aspects of employment, including recruiting, hiring, promoting, training, education assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, and all privileges and conditions of employment.  Employment decisions at PAI are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.

The Partnership on AI may become subject to certain governmental record keeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations. We also track diversity in our workforce for the purpose of improving over time. In order to comply with these goals, the Partnership on AI invites employees to voluntarily self-identify their gender and race/ethnicity. Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not jeopardize or adversely affect employment or any consideration you may receive for employment or advancement. The information obtained will be kept confidential.

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