External Affairs Lead

About The AI Education Project

The AI Education Project (aiEDU) is a growing 501(c)(3) non-profit creating equitable educational experiences that excite and empower learners with AI literacy. We educate students—especially those disproportionately impacted by artificial intelligence and automation—with the conceptual knowledge and skills needed to thrive as future workers, creators, consumers, and citizens.

Role Overview

This full-time, exempt position offers flexible remote work from anywhere in the U.S. with high-speed internet access. Up to 40% travel within the U.S. is required. We seek an organized, relationship-focused professional to support our growing external affairs team managing a diverse partner ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

Partner Cultivation and Relationship Management

• Manage relationships across community-based organizations, research institutions, advocacy organizations, school districts, policy partners, and field-level peer organizations
• Maintain partner contact databases, communication logs, and engagement histories to ensure relationship continuity
• Draft partner communications, meeting prep materials, and follow-up summaries
• Track partner pipeline—relationship stage, engagement type, next steps, and cross-functional ownership
• Support outreach to new partner types including research institutions, advisory committees, and working group thought partners

Community Event Coordination

• Serve as operational lead for community engagements: vibecoding workshops, student voice forums, and family/parent engagement events
• Manage event timelines, partner logistics, facilitator prep materials, and internal stakeholder communication
• Coordinate with programs team to secure student participants, Trailblazer Fellows, and district relationships

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary: $105,000–$115,000 depending on experience
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage for you and dependents
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible work hours and location with flexible paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Annual stipend for home office expenses and professional development
• 401(k) match of 4% vested immediately

Start date: As soon as possible after offer, with flexibility available.