Senior Manager, AI Policy and Government Relations

The Mozilla Foundation is a nonprofit public benefit organization. Our mission is to ensure that the Internet is a global public resource, open and accessible to all. Join us and become part of our mission to promote openness, innovation, and opportunity online!

Twenty years ago, this meant building a browser and protecting the open web. Today, it also includes making sure AI and data driven technology is more trustworthy. In order to focus on places where Mozilla can impact the next era of our work, we are increasingly focusing on trustworthy AI. For us, this means especially two things: human agency is a core part of how AI is built and coordinated, and corporate accountability is real and implemented.

As AI becomes a significant part of the future of the internet, both Mozilla’s legacy and Manifesto make it an imperative that we contribute to shaping this evolution. Led by Mozilla’s President, Mozilla AI efforts are creating an emerging body of work that pushes the envelope in product, policy, philanthropy and more. The AI Policy portfolio is a growing team of experts from across our organisation working to embed openness, fair competition, trust and transparency into global political and regulatory debates.

As Senior Manager, AI Policy you’ll be instrumental in translating AI policy and technology issues related to Mozilla’s Manifesto into action. Reporting to Mozilla’s President, and with accountability to Mozilla’s VP for Global Policy, you will drive our UK AI work, building compelling campaigns and engaging the community.

You are proactive and outgoing, with experience in consistent on-the-ground political relationship building including across different countries and political bodies. You have a background in consultancy management, event organisation, and coalition building underscored by strong digital and AI policy experience. 

You own the opportunity to build and grow our work in the UK. You lead the portfolio with a high degree of independence by driving research, organising high level meetings for executive stakeholders, and identifying regional opportunities to participate in and lead events.  You are the eyes and ears of the Policy Team on the ground in the UK, plugging key opportunities back into the organisation. 

 

As a  Senior Manager, AI Policy and Government Relations at Mozilla Foundation, you will work on…

 

Government Relations 30% - primarily in the UK but also working with colleagues on other countries such as France

• Stakeholder Mapping and Engagement: Identify and engage with key political stakeholders, including policymakers, regulatory bodies, and industry coalitions, to build and maintain strategic relationships that further Mozilla’s policy objectives.
• Policy Dialogue and Negotiation: Represent Mozilla in high-level dialogues, negotiations, and public hearings with governmental and regulatory entities, advocating for policies that ensure the responsible development and deployment of AI.
• Legislative Monitoring and Response: Monitor legislative developments related to AI, drafting responses and position statements to proposed laws and regulations, ensuring Mozilla’s perspective is adequately represented.

Campaign Management - 30%

• Campaign Strategy and Execution: Drive the planning and execution of public campaigns that promote Mozilla’s policy goals on AI, utilising a mix of digital and traditional campaign tools to mobilise public support and influence policy decisions..
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Work closely with Mozilla Corporation's marketing, legal, and product teams to ensure campaign messages are consistent, aligned with Mozilla’s values, and effectively reach target audiences.
• Impact Assessment: Evaluate the effectiveness of campaigns, analysing outcomes and adjusting strategies accordingly to maximise impact and reach.

Community Engagement - 20%

• Building Coalitions: Foster relationships with civil society, academia, tech communities, and other relevant stakeholders, building coalitions to support shared policy goals related to AI.
• Public Engagement and Awareness: Organise and participate in forums, workshops, and public speaking engagements to raise awareness about AI policy issues, engaging the broader community in Mozilla’s advocacy efforts.
• Feedback Integration: Gather feedback from the community and stakeholders, incorporating insights into policy positions and advocacy strategies to ensure they reflect diverse perspectives and needs.

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