Executive Director - Youth AI Safety Institute

Vision & Strategic Leadership

The Executive Director owns the Institute’s multi-year strategy, making disciplined decisions on scope, cadence, and publication under sustained public and industry scrutiny.

Research, Testing & Standards

Direct product testing, benchmarking, and research; oversee rigorous, reproducible AI safety standards and evaluation frameworks; publish findings—including uncomfortable ones—with full transparency.

Public Leadership & Awareness

Serve as a primary public face of the Institute; drive industry accountability and translate findings for broad audiences through media, campaigns, and global convenings.

Fundraising & Development

Lead closing of major philanthropic commitments; manage multi-year fund structures, funder governance, and supporter relationships.

Talent, Team & Vendor Management

Recruit and retain exceptional staff; build a culture blending startup speed with standards-body rigor; manage vendors and make disciplined build-vs.-partner decisions.

Industry & Stakeholder Engagement

Engage credibly at the highest levels with frontier AI labs, policymakers, and global regulatory bodies; drive consensus on and commitment to youth AI safety standards.

Operational Oversight

Manage the $20–25M annual budget; oversee external research partners and technical evaluators with rigor and accountability.

Board & Governance

Engage Board of Directors and Advisors effectively; uphold conflict-of-interest protocols and editorial independence; maintain durable public trust.