Policy Advisor

The AFL-CIO Technology Institute is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization launched in 2021 to bring the voices of working people and unions into technology development and innovation policy. Creation of the Institute was a core recommendation of the 2019 AFL-CIO Commission on the Future of Work and Unions, a multi-sector collaborative of union leaders determined to build a powerful strategy to prepare our movement for the future of work.

The Institute is seeking to hire a Policy Advisor to work as part of a team on the Institute’s technology policy work and development. This person will help to shape the organization’s policies and programs and support the organization’s leadership on the implications of technology for workers, workplaces, and democracy. The Policy Advisor will be part of a team that advances a worker-centered innovation agenda that helps the labor movement navigate technology transitions in the economy, public services, and the workplace.

The Technology Institute’s mission is to create technology and innovation policies and practices, and build multi-sector strategies that improve the lives of working people and ensure public R&D investments equitably benefit workers and communities. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future for working people across the country and develop a new organizational voice on technology and the future of work.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

• Support the AFL-CIO Technology Institute’s policy work on a wide range of issues, including artificial intelligence and automation, worker rights frameworks for the use of emerging technology in the workplace, procurement policy, civil rights and racial justice protections, and funding requirements for government funded research;
• Understand and work on complex policy issues;
• Review and develop high-level policy analysis, testimony, federal advisory board documents, and legislative and regulatory documents; create written reports, materials, factsheets, and policy papers;
• Develop materials explaining public policy positions for the labor community and other partners and stakeholders, and support the Institute’s public affairs and communications initiatives;
• Be a part of a team that educates and advises federal and state policymakers;
• Translate technology and other complex issues into actionable information for unions and labor federations;
• Collaborate with labor movement partners, including the AFL-CIO, their affiliate unions and state and local labor federations;
• Help to deepen relationships and develop areas of collaboration with external partners;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in related field;
• Demonstrated experience in or adjacent to the labor movement;
• Commitment to the principles and goals of the labor movement, social and economic justice and racial equity;
• At least 6 years of relevant work experience and demonstrated success in relevant policy and advocacy areas;
• Congressional or agency-level experience strongly preferred, but not required;
• Excellent communication and writing skills, including demonstrated ability to write policy documents, testimony, regulatory comments, and memos and briefs; must be able to read and analyze policy and legislative language;
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage relationships in complex organizational structures;
• Demonstrated ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment;
• Experience working independently within the context of a plan and as part of a larger team;
• Effective organizational and time management skills and able to handle multiple high priority projects;
• Ability to travel and work long hours or weekends as required.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $120,000 and any offer will be determined based on a candidate’s skills and relative work experience.

The Technology Institute offers employee benefits including:

• Excellent employer-paid comprehensive health care, medical, and vision benefits
• Generous leave including annual vacation and sick leave
• Employer Paid Retirement/Pension Plan and 401(k) Savings Plan Match
• A hybrid work culture with the option to work from home up to two times per week

The AFL-CIO Technology Institute is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. We welcome a diverse pool of applications, believe it is critical that our staff represent the larger labor movement, and are committed to building a culture and community that fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion.

To Apply, please submit the following items through our online portal at https://aflciotechinstitute.bamboohr.com/careers

1. A cover letter explaining your interest in this role, and why you would be a good fit for this position.
2. Your resume/CV is required.
3. Your salary requirements given the range listed above.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Please feel free to contact us at cbieber@aflciotechinstitute.org should you have any questions about the role. Questions about the opportunity or process will not reflect negatively on your application.