National Political Director

Who Decides; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Who Decides in New York seeks a National Political Director to lead a multistate strategy, directing a team of In-State Political Directors and building broad coalitions around AI safety for Democrats.

The role includes overseeing polling and research, coordinating with leadership, and working with Democratic 2028 presidential candidates to reflect AI safety priorities in campaigns. Residency in NYC or DC and in-office at least 4 days per week are required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a multistate strategy with a national perspective.
• Manage a team of In-State Political Directors and coordinate across campaigns.
• Oversee polling and research in-house and with partners.
• Collaborate with Democratic 2028 presidential candidates to align AI safety priorities across campaigns.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Plan writing

Organizational skills

Time management

Hybrid work

Independent work

Adaptability

Political campaign experience

Job description

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.