Executive Director

NRG Consulting Group

Executive Director for a left-of-center organization focused on federal AI legislation. Building a grassroots movement to influence Congress and protect Americans from AI risks.

Posted 5/9/2026full-timeRemote • District of Columbia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $250,000 - $300,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and execute a 6-month, 2-year, and long-term strategic plan aligned to achieving federal AI legislation by 2030
Translate strategy into clear priorities, milestones, and measurable outcomes across all workstreams
Recruit, build, and manage high-performing teams and/or vendors across Operations, Program, Policy, and Communications
Set team-level goals, performance metrics, and accountability systems to ensure results
Strengthen and refine the organization’s theory of change as a left-of-center grassroots movement
Lead day-to-day organizational execution across our affiliated c3/c4 entities, ensuring coordination across teams and timely delivery of priorities
Represent the organization publicly across media, partners, and stakeholders
Lead and participate in public events, convenings, and campaign moments to build visibility and influence
Build and maintain strategic partnerships with aligned organizations, funders, and coalitions
Engage and report to the Board of Directors, including preparing materials and participating in board meetings
Oversee organizational budget, resource allocation, and financial sustainability
Ensure the organization operates with speed, discipline, and focus in a time-bound political environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong leadership
Builder mindset
Strategic and political judgment
Team management
Stakeholder management
Commitment to AI policy

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical / dental / vision, fully covered for employee and dependents
generous PTO

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Soft Skills

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