Description

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We are launching a new highly ambitious bipartisan social movement called "Humans First" (which will be a 501c3 and affiliated 501c4) in order to ensure the AI serves ordinary people, not a small AI elite. We are currently hiring for a number of senior roles, and are looking for experienced, ambitious people to fill them. We already have advisers and interested partners from across the political spectrum, and are looking to build up genuine power to confront the AI elites and ensure the security, liberty and flourishing of all Americans.

The Coalition Lead (Left) will be responsible for building and mobilizing a coalition across left communities to advance the goals of the Humans First movement. This includes engaging organizations and leaders from the Progressive and Environmental movements, labor unions, economic populist groups, and key Democratic constituencies. The role centers on public education, partnership development, issue advocacy, and (in time) grassroots mobilization. Working closely with senior team members, this Coalition Lead will engage progressive thought leaders, activists, unions, and advocacy organizations, ensuring that Humans First's strategy and messaging are responsive to the priorities and concerns of these constituencies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Relationship Building: Establish and maintain relationships with key influencers, politicians, activists, and thought leaders on the Left. Represent Humans First’s agenda and work to bring individuals or institutions on board with elements of the agenda where appropriate.
• Endorsement Strategy: Lead efforts to secure endorsements and public support from high-profile liberal and progressive figures and organizations. This includes both formal endorsements and encouraging public alignment with specific parts of the Humans First agenda.
• Institutional Engagement: Engage with progressive non-profits, think tanks, unions, and advocacy groups to build partnerships and mobilize their members. The purpose of this will also be to find allies, and to otherwise convince those groups on our side to be more vocal about pushing for this agenda.
• Movement Alignment: Contribute progressive perspectives into internal discussions on strategy and belief asks to ensure they adequately reflect the values and viewpoints of progressive communities. Provide input to senior leadership based on on-the-ground insights.
• Narrative Alignment: Translate the Humans First message into frameworks and language that resonate with progressive values and priorities.
• Constituency Management: Oversee and support the Constituency Leads (e.g., Union Outreach) focused on key segments of the Left, ensuring coordination, strong execution, and alignment with broader coalition-building goals.

Benefits:

• Health insurance for you and your dependents
• 401K plan + 4% matching
• Unlimited PTO
• Lunch and Dinner at the office
• Annual Professional Development Stipend
• Access to some of the top talent working on technical and conceptual research in AI safety

Know someone who could be a great fit for this role? Submit their details through our Referral Form. If we end up hiring your referral, you’ll receive a $1,500 bonus once they’ve been with CAIS for 90 days.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. In alignment with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.

If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact gideon@puthumansfirst.org.

We value diversity and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Requirements

• Deep Professional Networks: Extensive professional relationships with key players and institutions on the Left, and the ability to grow these networks. High level of credibility and trust within progressive circles.
• Understanding of the Left: Sophisticated understanding of the ideological nuances, constituencies, and power structures within the American Left, including the ability to identify key actors who can influence larger groups.
• Coalition Building Experience: Proven track record of building and managing successful coalitions for advocacy, campaigns, or organizational initiatives.
• Strategic Communication: Ability to communicate complex issues persuasively and effectively to progressive audiences, with sensitivity to the language norms and priorities of those communities.
• Management and Coordination Experience: Experience managing a team and coordinating coalition partners (2+ years) . Prior experience in similar activities for campaigns, social movements, or organizations is valuable.