Policy Director
California nonprofit that builds interactive AI-risk demonstrations and delivers briefings for public, civil-society, and government audiences.
Funding history
About CivAI
CivAI is the public-facing name of Civic AI Security Program, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. It educates people about AI capabilities and risks through live software demonstrations, public interactive experiences, and targeted briefings.
Skills
Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will research and evaluate policy solutions for advanced-AI risks, draft policy memos and reports for Congressional offices, and track AI policy developments. You will provide nonpartisan technical commentary, build relationships with policy organizations, identify relevant AI-safety trends, and refine engagement strategy for policymakers.
Requirements
- 5-20 years of experience in policy or government affairs
- Background in AI, technology, national security, or similar policy areas
Responsibilities
- Research and evaluate policy solutions to mitigate AI risk
- Write policy memos, reports, and one-pagers
- Track AI policy developments at state, federal, and international levels
- Provide technical nonpartisan commentary to Congressional offices
- Build relationships with AI policy research and advocacy organizations
- Identify emerging AI development and safety trends
- Refine strategy for engaging policymakers
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Catered lunch and dinner at the Berkeley office every weekday
Hiring Process
Initial application; hiring manager interview; team interview; written take-home test; reference checks; final-round in-person interview in Berkeley.