Application Guide

How to Apply for Organizing Director

at New Movement Organization for AI Regulation

🏢 About New Movement Organization for AI Regulation

This is a rare opportunity to join a brand-new organization at its inception, dedicated to shaping the future of AI for the public good. You'll be part of a team that's building a movement to ensure AI benefits everyone and doesn't pose existential risks, amplifying everyday voices in a critical global conversation.

About This Role

As the Organizing Director, you will build the grassroots engine that drives this movement. You'll design and implement a nationwide organizing program, from recruitment and training to mobilizations and rapid response, turning public concern into political power. This role is impactful because it will define how millions of people engage with the most important technological issue of our time.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with a virtual check-in with your field team, reviewing recruitment metrics and planning next steps. You might spend the morning refining a training curriculum for new volunteer leaders, then jump on a call with a partner organization to coordinate a joint event. Afternoon could involve analyzing data from a recent mobilization to adjust strategy, and you might end the day by coaching a volunteer leader in a key state on how to run a lobby day.

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🎯 Who New Movement Organization for AI Regulation Is Looking For

  • You have 5+ years of experience in grassroots organizing or political campaigns, with a proven track record of building and leading distributed teams.
  • You excel at designing organizing systems: you've created recruitment pipelines, leadership development ladders, and training curricula that scale.
  • You're a strategic thinker who can translate public concern into concrete political actions, from lobby days to rapid-response campaigns.
  • You're adept at identifying and developing volunteer leaders, especially in key states and districts, and you're comfortable with remote work and digital tools.

📝 Tips for Applying to New Movement Organization for AI Regulation

1

Tailor your resume to highlight specific organizing programs you've built from scratch, including metrics like number of volunteers recruited, events held, or policy wins.

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In your cover letter, explicitly connect your experience to AI regulation and existential risk—show you understand the urgency and the mission.

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Since it's a new org, demonstrate your ability to work in ambiguity and build infrastructure from zero; give examples of how you've done that before.

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Mention any experience with remote organizing or using digital tools (e.g., Mobilize, Action Network) to scale efforts.

5

Research the key players in AI policy (like OpenAI, Anthropic, and recent congressional hearings) and weave that knowledge into your application to show you're ready to hit the ground running.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your passion for the mission: why AI regulation is personal to you and why you want to dedicate your career to it.', 'Your proven ability to build large-scale organizing programs from scratch, with specific examples and results.', 'Your strategic approach to converting concern into action, showing you understand the political landscape and how to move people.', "Your leadership style and how you've successfully hired, trained, and managed field staff and volunteers in past roles."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Read the org's website (if live) and any public statements from the founders to understand their vision and language.
  • → Follow the latest AI policy news: the EU AI Act, US executive orders, and congressional hearings to understand the current landscape.
  • → Look into major AI companies' stances on regulation (e.g., OpenAI's charter) to grasp the nuances of the debate.
  • → Check out other AI advocacy groups like CAIS, MIRI, or the Future of Life Institute to see how they organize and where there might be gaps.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you design a nationwide organizing program in the first 90 days? Walk us through your steps.
2 Tell us about a time you built a volunteer leadership ladder. What were the key components and how did you measure success?
3 How do you approach rapid-response campaigns? Give an example of a time you mobilized quickly and effectively.
4 What role do you think grassroots organizing can play in AI regulation specifically? How would you adapt traditional tactics to this issue?
5 How do you manage a remote team across multiple states? What tools and practices do you use to keep everyone aligned and motivated?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't submit a generic cover letter that doesn't mention AI or the specific mission of this org—it will be obvious.
  • Avoid focusing only on your past achievements without tying them to this role's needs; show how your experience translates.
  • Don't underestimate the importance of the existential risk angle; if you don't address it, you'll seem out of sync with the mission.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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