Director of Coalition Partnerships

Director of Coalition Partnerships, Alliance for American Leadership (A4AL), Remote (United States). About the Role: A4AL is looking for a dynamic and entrepreneurial coalition builder to expand A4AL's growing network into the AI policy landscape. As Director of Coalition Partnerships, you'll identify like-minded groups, craft winning coalition strategies, and build mutually beneficial relationships with organizations across the political spectrum. This is a unique opportunity to directly impact AI policy at the state and federal level, particularly within the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Council of State Governments. Who We Are: Alliance for American Leadership (A4AL) is a nonprofit dedicated to shaping the future of American governance and public policy in the age of artificial intelligence. Our mission is to ensure that AI strengthens American democracy, governance, and human flourishing. Our team is highly distributed, across Washington DC, Orange County, Sacramento, San Francisco, Chicago, and Tampa Bay. At A4AL, we bring together policymakers, scholars, and civic leaders to advance principled leadership and effective governance. We believe in integrity, accountability, and innovation, and we're seeking like-minded individuals to help us drive meaningful change. Your Role: - Identify, cultivate, and execute partnerships and coalition opportunities with advocacy organizations, businesses, think tanks, and state-level groups focused on AI and innovation. - Develop and manage A4AL's presence at NCSL, CSG, and other leading legislative and policy conferences, including booth presence, tailored events, briefings, and follow-up engagement. - Build and maintain strong, productive relationships with legislative staff, coalition allies, and other policy professionals. - Coordinate joint projects, letters, briefings, and advocacy campaigns with coalition partners. - Bring new partners into A4AL's or other groups' in-state coalitions. - Advise A4AL leadership on coalition opportunities, political dynamics, and next steps. - Represent A4AL at events, convenings, and on the Hill as needed. - Manage logistics, timelines, and communications for coalition initiatives. - Perform other related duties as required. What You'll Bring: - 3+ years of experience in coalition building, government affairs, public policy, or public relations. - Strong understanding of the current policy landscape, particularly in AI. - Experience attending and leveraging NCSL, CSG, and similar legislative conferences. - Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders. - Proven track record of building and sustaining partnerships. - Self-starter with the ability to work independently and prioritize tasks. - Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills. Details: - This is a remote, unpaid volunteer position for standard business hours in the US (flexible). - Candidates should be eligible to work in the United States. Qualifications: - Experience in government affairs, legislative outreach, or coalition management. - Strong network within the policy community. - Ability to work independently and strategically. - Commitment to A4AL's bipartisan mission and values.