Executive Director

Executive Director

AFL-CIO Technology Institute

Washington, D.C.

This is a historic moment in the American labor movementa time of unprecedented worker interest in unions, rapid technological transition in the workplace and across industries, and a fierce national debate about the future of democracy and the economy, including the role of artificial intelligence in our society. The AFL-CIO Technology Institute (TI) was founded to support workers, their unions and communities as they navigate technology-driven change in the U.S. economy and public services. Its creation was a central recommendation of the AFL-CIO's Commission on the Future of Work and Unions. Over the past several years, the institute has established itself as a go-to expert on how to center workers in today's data-driven economy in a way that both maintains American leadership in innovation and ensures shared prosperity for everyone. Workers are on the front lines of technology transitions in our private and public sector workplaces and can help design and deploy the technologies that will make our economy both competitive and equitablean essential recipe for a thriving economy and democracy.

This position is a unique opportunity to equip working people and their unions with the knowledge they need to advance their interests and define the future on their terms. It will also shape the national debate around the respect and dignity owed to working people, even as technology reshapes the workplace, our economy and public service, and our democracy.

Candidate Profile

The AFL-CIO Technology Institute is seeking a collaborative, forward-thinking executive director and team player to lead the institute in its next phase. The candidates for this position must be eager to advance workers and their unions as artificial intelligence and other technologies reshape the workplace, public services, our economy and our society. They should be highly motivated by the goals of the labor movement and care deeply about creating a brighter future for working people. The role requires a spectrum of skills and experiences that will set the executive director up for success. Applicants with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are highly encouraged to apply. While no one candidate will have every experience outlined in the roles and responsibilities, the ideal candidate demonstrates the following core competencies :

• Innovative thinker and high-level driver with appropriate subject matter expertise on technology and workers, and experience in or adjacent to the labor movement. This would include senior leadership experience in several areas, including technology policy, the innovation and technology ecosystem, national artificial intelligence issues, the labor movement, and / or philanthropy and NGO communities.
• Strategic leadership in a fast-paced, changing environment that requires new ideas, strategies, tools and experimentation in the context of generational technology changes and entrenched economic inequality. Track record of innovation and creative problem solving on complex issues that require policy, political and organizational expertise.
• Proven ability to navigate complex work and relationships, and manage a nimble and constantly evolving agenda while making a tangible impact in workplaces and communities. Requires navigating pathways for TI's core programs and activities through various coalitions, political processes, and with the AFL-CIO and other labor partners; providing subject matter expertise and support to working people, their unions and communities; overseeing and delivering high-profile conferences and events such as the annual Labor Innovation and Technology (LIT) conference; and leading in core institute programs and activities.
• Familiarity and experience developing and managing high-level funder relationships, a strong record of fundraising and diversifying revenue streams, and an intimate understanding of the strategies needed to work in partnership and collaboration with the philanthropic community and other partnerships.
• Demonstrated strong written and oral communication skills in public-facing leadership positions; comfortable in an array of settings, from union meetings to congressional, state and federal government engagements, philanthropy, and university and business convenings.

Team Management, Coalition Work and Organizational Development

In addition, strong candidates will offer :

Compensation and Benefits

This is a full-time position with a competitive benefits package. The salary range for this position is $180,000 to $200,000. The Technology Institute offers employee benefits, including :

The AFL-CIO Technology Institute is an equal opportunity employer.