Director, State and Local Government Relations, Northeast U.S.

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Chamber of Progress, a center-left tech industry association devoted to technology’s progressive future, is seeking a Director of State and Local Government Relations. Reporting to the VP, U.S.

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OtherDirectorGovernment Relations Manager

Chamber of Progress, a center-left tech industry association devoted to technology’s progressive future, is seeking a Director of State and Local Government Relations. Reporting to the VP, U.S. Policy and Government Relations, the ideal candidate will help lead the organization’s government relations with state legislatures and local governments throughout the Northeast Region, covering New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, New England, Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, and Indiana..

Engage with state and local elected and appointed officials throughout the Northeast region on the organization's policy agenda

Build relationships with Democratic policymakers and elected officials

Testify before policymakers and organize policy events

Work closely and strategize with partner company government relations counterparts

Represent the organization among state and local officials on technology policy issues (including privacy, e-commerce, content moderation, and competition policy); financial policy (fintech, cryptocurrency); and civic innovation (autonomous vehicles; new transportation modes; housing and property technology; the sharing economy; delivery services; and labor policy).

Write letters, blog posts, statements, and testimony

Bachelor's degree

Minimum of 8 years of post-college work experience

Willingness and flexibility to travel regularly for work

Aggressive mindset and bias toward action

Professional public speaking experience

Experience in Democratic politics or progressive causes

Experience in lobbying or working in state or local government

Outstanding writing abilities: Must be a creative, succinct, and fast writer

Prior experience driving a policy or regulatory campaign

Must be located anywhere in the Northeast/Mid-Atlantic region

Range of $90,000 - $140,000 (based on experience)