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Location: Washington Metropolitan Area (DMV)

About EqualAI:

 

EqualAI is a nonprofit organization that helps companies, policy makers, and leading institutions define and implement AI governance in support of innovation and broader AI adoption.By partnering with thought and industry leaders, EqualAI fosters AI practices that promote adoption and greater societal benefit. 

Position Summary:

EqualAI seeks a strategic and experienced Director (or manager, depending on years of experience) of Programs & Policy to lead and manage our high-impact initiatives aimed at identifying and promoting AI governance practices. This role requires experience in executing programs and policy development. The Director (manager) of Programs & Policy will play a critical role in coordinating EqualAI’s programs, shaping policy discussions, and developing partnerships with key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Management and Strategic Leadership

  • Plan and Oversee Program Execution: Lead the development, planning, and implementation of EqualAI’s core programs, including workshops, corporate partnership initiatives, and educational programs that advance responsible AI practices.

  • Ensure Program Alignment with Strategic Goals: Align program initiatives with EqualAI’s mission and objectives, managing program timelines, deliverables, and budgets to meet organization goals.

  • Optimize Program Processes and Impact: Establish and track KPIs for all programs, ensuring measurable outcomes and adapting strategies based on data, feedback, and policy developments.

Policy Analysis and Legislative Engagement

  • Policy Research and Analysis: Stay current on AI policy, legislation, and emerging regulations, tracking trends to keep EqualAI’s programs at the forefront of AI governance discussions.

  • Develop Policy Briefings and Recommendations: Prepare briefings and recommendations for both internal teams and external audiences, translating complex policy issues into accessible insights and action points.

  • Monitor Legislative Developments: Track AI-related regulatory updates and legislative actions at federal and state levels, providing timely information to inform internal strategy and stakeholder communications.

Stakeholder Engagement and Partnership Development

  • Organize and Facilitate Workshops and Events: Plan and execute events and training sessions that educate policymakers, industry leaders, and other stakeholders on to align on best practices in AI governance.

  • Engage Policymakers and Represent EqualAI with Stakeholders: Participate in relevant meetings and public discussions, advocating for responsible AI practices and communicating EqualAI’s insights and initiatives.

  • Foster Relationships with Key Stakeholders: Build and maintain relationships with corporate partners, government agencies, and other partners.

Program Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

  • Evaluate and Refine Programs: Use feedback and analysis to make iterative improvements to programs, ensuring sustained impact and relevance.

  • Prepare Comprehensive Reports and Presentations: Communicate program findings, policy updates, and progress to internal and external stakeholders, including board members, donors, and partners.

Resource and Budget Management

  • Manage Program Budgets: Work with leadership to develop and monitor budgets, ensuring responsible use of funds and alignment with program goals.

  • Support Funding Efforts: Assist with grant writing, donor communications, and fundraising strategies by providing program insights and outcomes.

Qualifications:

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in public policy, law, technology, or a related field preferred.

  • Experience:

    • Hill and industry experience is strongly preferred.

    • Minimum of 7 years of experience in program management, ideally within a nonprofit, government, or policy-focused organization.

    • Proven track record of managing complex programs, collaborating with stakeholders, and delivering high-quality policy analysis.

 

  • Skills and Competencies:

  • Project Management Skills: Strong organizational skills and experience managing multiple projects, ensuring timely and successful completion.

      • Stakeholder and Partnership Management: Skilled at building and maintaining relationships with policymakers, corporate partners, and other key stakeholders.

  • Policy Expertise preferred: In-depth understanding of AI policy and regulatory frameworks, with demonstrated experience analyzing and communicating policy issues effectively.

  • Strong Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication, including experience with policy writing and public speaking.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in AI/technology policy, regulation or legal frameworks.

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary commensurate with experience. Benefits include retirement contributions, health insurance, paid leave, professional development stipends.

Application Process:

Cover letter and CV can be sent to [email protected].

 

EqualAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Location: Washington Metropolitan Area (DMV) - Hybrid

About EqualAI

EqualAI is a nonprofit organization that helps companies, policy makers, and leading institutions define and implement AI governance in support of innovation and broader AI adoption. By partnering with thought and industry leaders, EqualAI fosters AI practices that promote adoption and greater societal benefit

Position Summary

EqualAI seeks a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Special Assistant to provide high-level support to the executive team. This full-time, exempt position will manage day-to-day administrative tasks, coordinate executive communications, and assist in program execution. The ideal candidate will be a problem-solver with exceptional multitasking skills who takes responsibility for tasks, operates with discretion, and has a strong commitment to our mission.

Key Responsibilities

Executive & Administrative Support

  • Manage complex calendars, schedule meetings, and resolve conflicts.
  • Organize travel arrangements, including flights, accommodations, and ground transportation.
  • Prepare meeting agendas, take minutes, and track follow-ups.
  • Handle professional correspondence, including emails, calls, and documents.
  • Maintain and update organizational files, databases, and contact lists.
  • Assist with expense tracking, invoicing, and budget management.

Project & Program Coordination

  • Support the execution of EqualAI programs, including research coordination, timeline management, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Assist in planning and coordinating events, workshops, and board meetings, managing logistics and participant communication.
  • Maintain program documentation, track deliverables, and ensure goals are met.



  • Support fundraising and corporate member outreach, tracking commitments and identifying new partnership opportunities.

Executive Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Serve as a liaison between executives and internal/external stakeholders.
  • Support executive communications and program logistics, including meeting preparation and follow-ups.
  • Draft, proofread, and edit documents, presentations, and reports.
  • Ensure timely responses to inquiries and information requests.

Qualifications

Required Skills & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
  • 2+ years of experience in administrative support, executive assistance, or program coordination, preferably in a nonprofit, on Capitol Hill, or in a related policy or government environment.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Google Workspace, and other productivity tools.
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
  • Attention to detail and ability to anticipate needs.
  • Availability for standard hours (9 AM – 6 PM) with flexibility for occasional evening and weekend events.

Preferred Skills

  • Understanding of AI, technology, or policy initiatives.
  • Familiarity with the DC policy landscape.
  • Experience with nonprofit operations and governance.
  • Comfort with virtual collaboration tools (e.g., Zoom, Slack).





Attributes for Success

  • Problem-solver with a positive attitude.
  • Takes responsibility and ownership for assignments.
  • Proactive in providing support and ideas for organization’s success.
  • Passion for EqualAI’s mission.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to engage with diverse stakeholders.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to support events in various locations, generally in DC.
  • Occasional lifting or carrying of lightweight materials (up to 20 lbs.), such as event signage or audiovisual equipment.

Compensation & Benefits

EqualAI offers a competitive salary starting at $72,000 per year, commensurate with experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement contributions
  • Professional development opportunities

Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.

Application Process

To apply, submit your cover letter and CV to [email protected].

EqualAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or national origin.

Location: Washington Metropolitan Area (DMV) - Hybrid

About EqualAI

EqualAI is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing AI governance that supports innovation, equity, and responsible AI adoption. We collaborate with companies, policymakers, and industry leaders to develop and implement best practices that foster trustworthy AI.

Position Summary

Event Specialist 

EqualAI is searching for an experienced specialist to manage production from concept through completion, helping maintain our reputation for memorable events. The ideal candidate is passionate, creative, detail-oriented, and dedicated to providing superb client service at every turn. This role demands an expert in all aspects of event, meeting, and conference planning, including cost containment, venue scouting, equipment logistics, room setup, and best practices. This person must also have excellent leadership skills and an ability to work seamlessly with a small and passionate team. The best candidate is an event planner who can manage the daily details and use big-picture thinking to ensure truly unique experiences.

Objectives of this role

  • Manage all aspects of event planning, meet strict deadlines, and stay within budget.
  • Nurture and build relationships with vendors, venues, and speakers/participants.
  • Identify and solve operational challenges.
  • Establish procedures and prepare the team to execute them.
  • Comply with legal, insurance, health, and safety regulations at all times.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate with internal staff and vendors to establish the requirements for an event, and serve as liaison to senior executives, government officials, and industry leaders throughout the planning process.
  • Locate resources, visit sites, and lead pre-event meetings to help staff make decisions about event design.
  • Plan and facilitate logistics for all events, including contract negotiations, guest lists, venue preparation, presentation materials, security, catering, entertainment, transportation, equipment, decor, and marketing materials.
  • Oversee experiences from conception through post-event review; manage on-site preparations, production, and event breakdown; and ensure consistent, high-level service throughout all phases.
  • Help facilitate social media and website amplification and advertising. 
  • Troubleshoot any issues that arise on event day.

Required skills and qualifications

  • Proven success in event planning or coordination
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Experience in building and maintaining positive business relationships
  • Excellent organizational skills, including multitasking, time management, and attention to detail
  • Ability to handle pressure and make good decisions quickly

Preferred skills and qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in event management or related discipline
  • Experience on Capitol Hill, political fundraising or media event planning

Compensation & Benefits

EqualAI offers a competitive salary starting at $80,000 per year, commensurate with experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement contributions
  • Professional development opportunities

Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.

Application Process

To apply, submit your cover letter and CV to [email protected] with Event Specialist in the subject line.

EqualAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or national origin.

Summary

EqualAI is looking to bring on one or more law fellows to support a variety of key initiatives. EqualAI is a nonprofit organization that helps companies, policy makers, and leading institutions define and implement AI governance in support of innovation and broader AI adoption. By partnering with thought and industry leaders, EqualAI fosters AI practices that promote adoption and greater societal benefit.The EqualAI law fellow helps in a range of products that are pivotal to our mission including: legal analyses, briefings, and other written products. A successful candidate will have strong research and writing skills and will be detail-oriented.

Responsibilities and Duties

Strong research and writing skills and professional experience required. Specific duties include: 

  • Analysis: Review and synthesize AI policy/legislative developments on Capitol Hill, executive agencies, US courts, and governments outside of the US, attending relevant meetings and events as needed.
  • Drafting: Draft articles that translate AI for the general public and targeted audiences, particularly the legal community; create podcast background and questions, policy memos, speeches, newsletters, op-eds; and other documents as needed.
  • Podcast Research: Researching and drafting questions and preparation materials for EqualAI’s podcast In AI We Trust? 
  • Provide Briefings: Brief EqualAI’s President & CEO with talking points in preparation for keynotes, panels, and other events. 
  • Produce key materials: Create resources for our members and programs, including our Continuing Legal Education (CLE) course for Lawyers, our Legal bootcamp for AI readiness, and the EqualAI Badge© Program
  • Other projects and responsibilities as they arise and/or as they relate to individual experience/interests. 

Requirements and Qualifications

  • Strong research skills
  • Strong writing skills
  • Detail oriented
  • Experience working with legislative and administrative policy process is welcome but not required
  • Experience in researching or contributing to the production of podcasts is desirable but not required
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines.

Additional Position Specifications

  • Full- and part-time options available (hours also flexible)
  • EqualAI is based in Washington, DC with team members working remotely across the US. In-person work opportunities are available but not required.

To apply, please submit the following items to [email protected]:

  • A cover letter explaining your interest and qualifications for this role
  • Your resume/CV
  • A writing sample of your relevant work (e.g. policy memo, briefing, newsletter, article intended for news publication, talking points, etc.) would be appreciated
  • Professional references (up to three) may be requested following an initial meeting

Summary

EqualAI is looking to bring on one or more interns to support a variety of key initiatives. EqualAI is a nonprofit organization that helps companies, policy makers, and leading institutions define and implement AI governance in support of innovation and broader AI adoption. By partnering with thought and industry leaders, EqualAI fosters AI practices that promote adoption and greater societal benefit. EqualAI is looking for an intern to help with various lines of effort that are critical to our work, including: research and writing for articles, speeches, social media, and our In AI we Trust podcast. Experience with AI, social media or podcasts is a bonus but not necessary. 

Responsibilities and Duties

Strong research and writing skills and professional experience required. Specific duties include: 

  • Drafting: social media copy, blog posts, newsletters, and other documents as needed. 
  • Briefing: EqualAI’s President & CEO with background & TPs in preparation for events and meetings and preparing In AI We Trust co-hosts for podcast recording sessions. 
  • Monitoring and Assessing: news in the AI domain, including technical, legal, governmental, or industry developments.
  • Producing: resources for our members and programs, including our EqualAI Badge© Program and Continuing Legal Education (CLE) course for Lawyers
  • Other projects and responsibilities as they arise and based on candidate’s experience and interests. 

Requirements and Qualifications

  • Strong research, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Detail oriented.
  • Experience in writing and communications for corporate executives and the general public. Experience in writing materials for other audiences, such as lawyers and policymakers, are a bonus but not required.
  • Experience with AI, social media, podcasts, or the legislative policy process are welcome but not required. 

Additional Position Specifications

  • Full-time and part-time options are available.
  • EqualAI is based in Washington, D.C. with team members working remotely across the U.S.

 

To Apply please submit the following items to [email protected]:

  • A cover letter explaining your interest and qualifications for this role.
  • Your resume/CV.
  • A writing sample of your relevant work (e.g. policy memo, briefing, newsletter, article intended for news publication, talking points, etc.) would be appreciated.
  • Professional references (up to three) may be requested following an initial meeting.

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