About the Role
Build Humans in Control's grassroots operation in your state.
As Founding State Organizer, you will build and lead our on-the-ground organizing in NH, MI, IA, or NV. You will recruit volunteers, develop local leaders, build relationships in communities across the state, and turn public concern about AI into sustained grassroots action.
This is a build-from-zero role. There is no existing volunteer base or local infrastructure in your state. You will work closely with the Director of State Organizing on overall strategy, but day-to-day execution, judgment, and follow-through will be yours to own.
We are especially interested in candidates who know how to organize in conservative, faith-based, veterans, parent, rural, or politically mixed communities.
About Us
Humans in Control (HIC) is a nonpartisan grassroots movement of parents, workers, veterans, and neighbors fighting to keep people — not a handful of AI companies — in charge of our future.
Responsibilities
Recruit, train, and develop volunteers and local leaders in your state
Build relationships with parents, faith communities, veterans, workers, and other local constituency groups
Plan and carry out grassroots campaigns tied to issue advocacy
Organize public-facing activities including town halls, canvassing shifts, house meetings, volunteer trainings, and local events
Build and manage a pipeline from first contact to sustained volunteer leadership
Identify and pursue new organizing opportunities in your state with a high degree of independence
Track and report core organizing metrics, including recruitment, retention, leadership development, and actions taken
Represent the organization at community events, coalition meetings, and with local media as needed
Support nonpartisan public-engagement efforts during key campaign and election-season periods as needed
What We Are Looking For
2+ years of experience in grassroots organizing, field, campaigns, community outreach, or similar work
Experience recruiting, training, and managing volunteers
Strong ties to NH, MI, IA, or NV, or the ability to build local relationships quickly
Experience with issue advocacy, public campaigns, or community-based organizing
Ability to build trust across political and demographic lines
Comfort with in-person organizing and the practical tools that support it, including event planning, volunteer tracking, and digital communication
Willingness and ability to work evenings and weekends as needed
Strong written and verbal communication skills
High ownership and sound judgment: comfortable operating independently as the lead organizer in your state
Serious interest in the public risks posed by advanced AI, including risks to children, jobs, families, communities, and longer-term risks from people losing control of advanced systems
Comfort working in a small, early-stage team
Ideal Candidates Bring
Experience organizing in conservative, faith-based, veterans, parent, rural, or politically mixed communities
Experience with bipartisan or cross-partisan organizing
Experience in fast-moving advocacy or election-cycle environments
Experience identifying, mentoring, and developing volunteer leaders
Anticipated Start
Q2 2026
Reporting Structure
This role reports to the Director of State Organizing. As Founding State Organizer, you will lead on-the-ground organizing in your state, including volunteer recruitment, local leader development, and campaign execution. You will receive support from the national team on strategy, priorities, and resources, but you should expect to operate with substantial day-to-day autonomy.
Location
Remote, based in NH, MI, IA, or NV, with regular in-state travel required. This role involves frequent driving for meetings, events, canvassing, and other in-person organizing activity. A valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle are required. Work travel will be reimbursed. Must be authorized to work in the US.
Compensation
Salary range: $60,000–$90,000. Placement within the range is based on experience, with the upper end reserved for candidates bringing substantial prior experience as a lead state organizer or equivalent.
Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off (PTO), and a 401(k) plan.
