Program & Research Lead, AI, Labor, & Economy (Fixed Term)

WHO WE ARE The Partnership on AI (PAI) is the leading forum addressing the most important and difficult decisions on the future of AI. We are a nonprofit that invites diverse voices into the process of technical governance, design, and deployment of AI technologies. Our diverse Partners work together across industry, academia, and civil society to form responsible AI solutions so that AI empowers humanity -- contributing to a more just, equitable, and prosperous world. Role Summary PAI is seeking a Program & Research Lead, AI, Labor & Economy, to join our team as a full-time, fixed-term employee through December 15, 2027 . This is a benefits-eligible employee position with a defined end date. The ideal candidate will bring strong project management, research, and partnership management experience, with a demonstrated ability to lead complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives. PAI is building the foundational research agenda and data needed to understand the labor and economic impacts of AI in the United States and globally. Working alongside major AI companies and international development organizations, this work aims to turn fragmented, proprietary AI usage data into harmonized insights that answer high-priority questions identified by key stakeholder groups. Over the course of 2026, PAI convened a series of stakeholder workshops with representatives from labor groups and unions, K-12 and postsecondary education, workforce training systems, and safety net and human serv