GovAI was founded to help humanity navigate the transition to a world with advanced AI. We offer a range of opportunities for people interested in using their careers to positively shape the impact of AI:
We accept applications from anywhere in the world, so long as the applicant is interested in contributing to our mission.
GovAI was founded to help humanity navigate the transition to a world with advanced AI. To succeed with that mission, we need an excellent operations team supporting our programmes and our people. We are looking for someone to shape and lead that team.
You can express your interest in being considered for this role by completing the brief form here.
The GovAI U.S. AI Policy Program is a bipartisan, part-time program designed to accelerate or launch careers in U.S. AI policy.
Over the course of the 12 week program, participants will build a technically-informed understanding of the AI policy landscape. During weekly sessions, participants will also have the opportunity to learn alongside, and network with, other highly motivated professionals, and ask questions of leading experts in the AI policy and governance field.
The program – which is open to government staffers and policy analysts at think tanks – emphasizes bipartisan engagement, rigorous analysis, and practical policy relevance. It is designed to be accessible for participants in full-time roles, with a weekly time commitment of five hours per week (3 hours of independent reading and 2 hours of synchronous sessions scheduled after regular working hours). The program is offered free of any charge and in-person participants are provided with dinner.
Applications for GovAI U.S. AI Policy Program are now open. The deadline for applications is Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 11:59PM ET.
As GovAI's People Operations Manager, you'll ensure staff have an excellent experience working at GovAI, design and improve the systems they rely on day to day, and lead the team that delivers them.
The People Operations Manager is an especially important role on our operations team. People operations shapes how much work we can get done at any given size: when employment at GovAI is smooth, our staff spend their time on advancing our mission rather than on admin. You'll also be among the first team leads hired into our operations team, so you'll help shape how the team's structure adapts as it grows this additional layer. Throughout, you'll keep people operations enabling rather than gatekeeping.
We are also hiring for a People Operations Associate. You're welcome to apply for both positions.
Applications for this position are now open. The deadline for applications is 21 June at 11.59 pm US Pacific time.
As GovAI's People Operations Associate, you'll keep GovAI running smoothly day to day: you'll own the systems behind onboarding, payroll, and benefits, and you'll be the first person colleagues turn to when they need something.
People operations shapes how much work GovAI can get done at any given size: when requests get answered quickly and processes like onboarding run smoothly, staff spend their time on advancing our mission rather than on admin. You'll own the executional layer of that, handling it consistently and accurately so staff trust the system and the People Ops Manager can focus on improving it. Throughout, you'll keep people operations enabling rather than gatekeeping.
We are also hiring for a People Operations Manager. You're welcome to apply for both positions.
Applications for this position are now open. The deadline for applications is 21 June at 11.59 pm US Pacific time.
Seasonal Fellowships are three-month opportunities designed to accelerate or launch impactful careers in AI governance and policy. The fellowship has both a Research Track and an Applied Track.
The DC Winter Fellowship is a three-month bipartisan opportunity designed to accelerate or launch impactful careers in American AI governance and policy. Participants deepen their understanding of the field, connect with a network of experts, and build their skills and professional profile, all while conducting a research project of their choice under expert guidance.
The Research Scholar role is a one-year visiting position. It is designed to support the career development of AI governance researchers and practitioners, while offering opportunities to do impactful work.
Research Fellows play a central role in GovAI’s research. They are experienced researchers who conduct independent, high-quality research with direct relevance to governance and policy while contributing to our vibrant intellectual community.
