Job Description
PhoenixTeam is launching a national initiative to prepare kids, students, and early-career professionals for an AI-driven future at no cost to participants. We are hiring a Head of AI Future Programs to build and scale this into a grassroots, nationwide movement. This is a 0→1 builder role with the opportunity to shape how the next generation learns and applies AI. What You’ll Do Design the Programs Create age-based AI learning experiences: Elementary: AI Explorers Middle School: AI Builders High School: AI Creators College and Early Career: AI Future for New Professionals Build “Programs in a Box” Turn each program into turnkey kits: Facilitator guides (scripted and easy to run) Activities and project plans Tool recommendations (safe, accessible AI tools) Parent and student communication templates Built-in safety and governance guardrails Scale a National Network Recruit and enable facilitators (parents, teachers, community leaders) Launch pilot programs and expand nationally Build a PhoenixTeam AI Facilitator Certification program Create Self-Serve Learning Design digital pathways for older students and professionals Build hands-on challenges and real-world AI use cases What Success Looks Like (12 Months) Hundreds of active AI programs across the U.S. 10,000+ participants engaged A growing network of trained facilitators Recognition as a leader in grassroots AI education Who You Are Core Traits Builder: you have created and scaled something from scratch Systems thinker: you design for repeatability and scale Translator: you simplify complex ideas into engaging experiences Mission-driven: you care about education and workforce readiness Relevant Experience (Flexible) EdTech, curriculum design, or learning programs Startup or operator experience Community-based or distributed program models Practical experience with AI tools What This Role Is (and Isn’t) This role is: A product, platform, and movement-building role High ownership and high autonomy This role is not: A traditional curriculum writer position Academic or research-focused Limited to classroom environments Why PhoenixTeam You will help build a national AI education initiative that equips the next generation with the skills to thrive in an AI-driven world.