Join the Integrity Institute Team!
ABOUT US
The Integrity Institute is a nonprofit think tank and community of integrity professionals. We are engineers, product managers, researchers, analysts, data scientists, operations specialists, policy experts, designers, and more, with decades of combined experience across numerous platforms. Our mission is to leverage this expertise for the social good and build a social internet where individuals, societies, and democracies can thrive.
OUR NORTH STAR
We understand the systemic causes of problems on the social internet and how to mitigate them. We bring this deep knowledge directly to those who theorize, build, and govern the social internet.
We advocate for a social internet that reduces harm, enhances quality, and fosters positive, healthy experiences. Social internet companies should build responsibly, make better decisions, and have robust structures.
Building responsibly should be easier and more rewarding than building irresponsibly, and everyone involved in creating the social internet—from leadership and managers to individual workers—should take their societal impact seriously.
We are powered by, accountable to, and champions of our members and the integrity viewpoint.
Open Roles
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The Integrity Institute seeks a visionary and strategic leader to serve as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This individual will co-lead the organization in a dyad relationship with the Chief Research Officer (CRO). Together, these two leaders will be accountable to drive the Institute’s mission to advance the theory and practice of protecting the social internet. The CEO will be responsible for ensuring long-term financial sustainability, cultivating strategic partnerships, and overseeing operational excellence.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of organizational leadership, fundraising expertise, and experience engaging with policymakers, technology leaders, and civil society organizations. They will be a skilled communicator, an influential thought leader, and a champion of integrity in the digital space.
This is a fully remote position, with some domestic and international travel required. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship or restrictions.
Responsibilities
Provide strategic vision and leadership, working collaboratively with the CRO and Board of Directors to define priorities, key performance indicators (KPIs), and organizational goals.
Oversee financial health, sustainability, and budget management, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term viability.
Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy to support the organization's growth and impact.
Serve as a public representative and advocate for the Integrity Institute, engaging with key stakeholders, policymakers, media, and industry leaders to advance its mission.
Lead a remote team, fostering a culture of equity, collaboration, transparency, and inclusivity.
Ensure strong governance practices by working closely with the Board of Directors and executive leadership.
Oversee strategic growth initiatives to maximize operational impact, revenue, and brand reputation.
Qualifications & Attributes
Minimum of 10 years of senior leadership experience in a nonprofit, advocacy organization, government, membership, or mission-driven enterprise.
Strong business acumen, including experience developing and implementing sustainability plans.
Proven ability to secure funding from diverse sources, including individual donors, foundations, corporations, and earned revenue.
Experience working with and advising a Board of Directors on strategic planning and governance.
Strong public speaking, media engagement, and thought leadership skills, with the ability to advocate effectively for policy and industry change.
Demonstrated ability to navigate complex challenges, manage risks, and lead through uncertainty.
High emotional intelligence and a commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace culture.
Experience leading in a remote, high-paced environment with geographically dispersed teams.
Practiced in disciplined prioritization, decisive problem solving and rigorous project management.
Background in trust and safety, technology policy, or digital governance is desirable but not required.
Success Metrics
Growth in organizational impact, including research influence and membership engagement.
Financial sustainability through diversified funding sources and budget management.
Strengthened relationships with policymakers, funders, and industry stakeholders.
Employee engagement, retention, and organizational culture.
Increased visibility and credibility of the Integrity Institute as a leading voice in online integrity and platform governance.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, mission-driven leader to shape the future of digital integrity, ensuring a safer, more responsible online ecosystem. The Integrity Institute welcomes candidates who are passionate about an ethical social internet, strategic leadership, and advancing the integrity profession.
Application Process
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to karin@integrityinstitute.org
The salary for this role is set at $150,000 annually for 2025.
Applications and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Posting may close without notice and interested individuals are encouraged to apply promptly.
Integrity Institute is an equal opportunity employer. We value a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are applied without discrimination on the basis or race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, disability, domestic violence victim status, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship or protected characteristic. All duties are to be accomplished based on the ADA guidelines which states that the duties are to be successfully completed with or without reasonable accommodations.
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Integrity Institute is an equal opportunity employer. We value a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are applied without discrimination on the basis or race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, domestic violence victim status, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship or protected characteristic. All duties are to be accomplished based on the ADA guidelines which states that the duties are to be successfully completed with or without reasonable accommodations.