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at The AI Policy Network

🏢 About The AI Policy Network

The AI Policy Network is a nonpartisan organization dedicated to building bipartisan support for policies that prepare America for advanced AI systems. Working here means contributing to one of the most critical policy challenges of our time, with a focus on pragmatic, actionable solutions.

About This Role

As a Recruiter, you'll own the full recruitment pipeline, from sourcing candidates to coordinating hires, ensuring the organization attracts top talent to drive its mission. Your work directly impacts the team's ability to scale and influence AI policy effectively.

💡 A Day in the Life

Your day might start with reviewing new applications in your ATS, then conducting 2-3 phone screens with candidates sourced from LinkedIn or referrals. After lunch, you'd coordinate with hiring managers on interview feedback and update pipeline metrics, followed by targeted outreach to passive candidates for hard-to-fill roles.

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🎯 Who The AI Policy Network Is Looking For

  • Has 2+ years of recruiting experience in a fast-paced environment, ideally at a nonprofit, think tank, or tech policy organization.
  • Proficient in sourcing via LinkedIn, job boards (e.g., Idealist, Indeed), and direct outreach, with a knack for finding passive candidates.
  • Excellent communicator who can conduct structured phone screens and build rapport with hiring managers and candidates.
  • Organized and data-driven, comfortable using ATS tools (e.g., Lever, Greenhouse) to track pipelines and report metrics.

📝 Tips for Applying to The AI Policy Network

1

Tailor your resume to highlight recruiting for mission-driven or policy-focused organizations, emphasizing your ability to find candidates with policy or tech backgrounds.

2

In your cover letter, mention specific sourcing strategies you've used to attract hard-to-find talent (e.g., AI researchers, policy analysts).

3

Demonstrate familiarity with AI policy issues by referencing recent reports or legislation (e.g., the AI Bill of Rights) in your application.

4

Quantify your impact: e.g., 'sourced 50+ candidates for a technical role in 3 weeks' or 'reduced time-to-fill by 20%'.

5

Include a link to your LinkedIn profile and ensure it's optimized with keywords like 'recruiter', 'talent acquisition', and 'policy'.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your passion for AI policy and nonpartisan work, explaining why you want to support this specific mission.', 'Specific examples of sourcing and screening candidates for roles requiring specialized knowledge (e.g., policy, tech).', 'Your ability to manage a full-cycle recruitment process efficiently in a remote, fast-paced environment.', 'How you build relationships with hiring managers to understand their needs and deliver high-quality candidates.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Read The AI Policy Network's website and recent publications to understand their policy priorities and nonpartisan approach.
  • → Review their team page to see current roles and understand the organizational structure.
  • → Check their social media (LinkedIn, Twitter) for recent hiring announcements or policy positions.
  • → Familiarize yourself with key AI policy debates (e.g., regulation, safety, economic impact) to speak knowledgeably.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you source candidates for a senior policy analyst role with expertise in AI governance?
2 Describe your process for conducting a phone screen and assessing candidate fit for a mission-driven organization.
3 How do you prioritize multiple open roles and manage competing deadlines?
4 What metrics do you track to measure your recruiting effectiveness?
5 How would you engage passive candidates who are skeptical about working in policy?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Sending a generic application without referencing the company's mission or specific role requirements.
  • Overemphasizing corporate recruiting experience without connecting it to the nonprofit or policy context.
  • Neglecting to proofread your application materials for typos or inconsistency, especially given the policy focus.

📅 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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