Volunteer Executive Director

AI Nexus for Black Innovators (AINBI)

Remote | Canada | Approximately 10 hours per week

Minimum Commitment: 6 Months

Application Deadline: September 15, 2026

AINBI is seeking a Volunteer Executive Director to help lead the organization’s next stage of growth, partnerships, and national impact.

The Executive Director will work closely with AINBI’s leadership, Board, volunteers, and National Advisory Council to support organizational priorities, partnerships, programs, funding opportunities, and strategic growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day organizational coordination and implementation
• Support strategic planning and organizational growth
• Coordinate programs, projects, volunteers, and key deliverables
• Build relationships with government, technology companies, universities, funders, and community organizations
• Identify funding, sponsorship, and partnership opportunities
• Support grant proposals and partnership development
• Contribute to AINBI’s work in AI education, entrepreneurship, research, policy, and national engagement
• Support the National Advisory Council and major events, including the Black AI Conference
• Strengthen internal systems, governance, and organizational sustainability
• Provide regular progress updates to AINBI leadership and the Board

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for a strategic, collaborative, and highly organized leader with experience in areas such as:

Nonprofit leadership, artificial intelligence, technology, innovation, public policy, entrepreneurship, partnerships, fundraising, economic development, research, or community leadership.

Strong communication, relationship-building, leadership, and project management skills are important.

What You Will Gain

This role offers an opportunity to:

• Build a strong professional network across Canada and globally
• Connect with leaders in AI, technology, government, academia, business, research, and community sectors
• Participate in AI policy discussions, consultations, research, and national initiatives
• Contribute to major conferences, programs, and strategic partnerships
• Gain senior-level nonprofit leadership and organizational development experience
• Strengthen your profile within Canada’s growing AI ecosystem
• Participate in selected international partnerships and global AI conversations
• Help shape opportunities for Black participation, leadership, entrepreneurship, and economic growth in AI

Commitment

Approximately 10 hours per week, remote within Canada.

We ask for a minimum six-month commitment to ensure continuity and meaningful contribution to AINBI’s growth.

About AINBI

The AI Nexus for Black Innovators (AINBI) is a national organization working to expand Black participation, leadership, innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic opportunity in artificial intelligence through education, research, policy engagement, and strategic partnerships.

Learn. Build. Lead. Own.

To Apply

Please send your CV and a short statement of interest to contact@ainbi.org by September 15, 2026