AI and Digital Access Specialist
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Job Location:
Washington DC, WA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 65000 - 75000
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Who We Are
Hispanic Federation (HF) is the nations premier Latine nonprofit membership organization. Founded in 1990 HF supports Hispanic families and strengthens Latine institutions through grantmaking capacity building and direct services in the areas of education health immigration civic engagement economic empowerment and the environment. The values that drive our work include equality fairness diversity and empathy.
Who We Seek
Hispanic Federation (HF) seeks an AI and Digital Access Specialist to focus on artificial intelligence (AI) and digital access as it relates to underserved underrepresented communities across the United States and its territories. The Specialist will evaluate the impact of AI with culturally competent analyses on the lives of Latine communities and other communities struggling with the pace of change. The Specialist will work to ensure AI developers practitioners and decision-makers across various sectors are aware of the changes within AI technologies and capability. Additionally the Specialist will support in research regarding how AI impacts workforce development and impacts on access to jobs for Latine communities the largest growing workforce in the US.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for conducting comprehensive research and analysis assessing trends and providing actions insights to guide decision making. The ideal candidate will have experience working with underserved and underrepresented populations and understand the challenges faced by those communities as new systems and technologies emerge.
This position is hybrid and will require onsite presence either in the office or on the field with a minimum of 10 days onsite.
Position Location: Washington DC
Reports to: Vice President for Federal Advocacy and Network Mobilization
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Carry out policy and data analysis and related research on AI and digital access and will work across HFs issue areas.
Conduct in-depth market technological and regulatory research related to AI and digital access initiatives support the creation of HFs formal AI policy platform.
Develop reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations for internal teams and external partners.
Facilitate stakeholder engagement and promote knowledge sharing across relevant sectors
Develop a plan for evaluating and analyzing relevant AI and digital access policies at the federal level that affect communities served by Hispanic Federation monitor and evaluate Federal policies and legislation.
Prepare issue briefs talking points testimony and advocacy letters on policy matters.
Perform data analysis and research related to AI and other identified policy areas.
Draft rapid response policy statements as needed.
Schedule and attend meetings with stakeholders to effectively communicate HF policy priorities
Required Skills and Qualifications:
A bachelors degree preferrable with a focus on government public policy data science technology and/or research minimum three (3) years of professional experience in policy research analysis writing and advocacy required
Demonstrated ability to carry out applied research and analysis to assess needs and evaluate current policies
Willingness to gain knowledge of federal requirements and limitations on legislative advocacy by nonprofit organizations
Familiarity with one or more of HFs public policy issue priorities especially immigration education economic empowerment and health.
Demonstrated skills in writing effective concise policy-focused materials
Strong verbal communications skills
Strong ability to develop work plans synthesize complex policy information meet deadlines and manage multiple policy projects simultaneously
Strong commitment to the Latine community and to HFs mission and values
Excellent interpersonal skills with a flexible and collaborative spirit
Computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint)
Preferred Skills and Qualifications
Training in law or a graduate degree in Public Administration Data Science Technology Political Science or Public Policy
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis tools and methodologies
Knowledge in AI technologies and access equity
Public policy and advocacy experience focusing on the Latino community
Bilingual (English/Spanish)
A high-energy self-starter who is curious and a quick learner
Compensation
The salary range for this position is $65k-$75k and is commensurate with experience. Compensation includes fully subsidized medical dental vision insurance access to flexible spending for medical and transportation and a 403 (B) retirement plan with match after 6 months of service.
To Apply
Please email a cover letter and resume via this portal. Please include links to any online portfolio needed. No telephone calls and only selected candidates will be contacted.
For more information about HF and its programs please visit.
Hispanic Federation is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against actual or perceived race color religion gender identity gender expression age national origin creed disability marital status sexual orientation and/or other protected categories.
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About Company
Who We Are Hispanic Federation (HF) is the nation's premier Latino nonprofit membership organization. Founded in 1990, HF supports Latino families and strengthens Latino institutions through grantmaking, capacity building assistance to Latino nonprofits, advocacy, disaster relief, an ... View more
