Director, State and Local Government Relations, Northeast Region
Washington, DC
State Government Relations /
Full Time /
Remote
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 for the Northeast Region, covering New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, the Mid-Atlantic, and New England.
Responsibilities
- Lead the organization’s government relations with state legislatures and local governments throughout the Northeast Region, covering New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, the Mid-Atlantic, and New England.
- Travel to testify before state legislatures and city councils
- Travel to attend national and regional conferences of state legislators, governors, and attorneys general
- 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; telemedicine; housing; the sharing economy; delivery services; and labor policy).
- Engage with state and local elected officials on the organization's policy agenda
- Build relationships with Democratic policymakers and elected officials
- Write letters, blog posts, statements, and testimony
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- Minimum of 8 years of post-college work experience
- Willingness and flexibility to travel regularly for work; this is a very travel-oriented role that requires lots of last-minute travel
- Aggressive mindset and bias toward action
- Experience in Democratic politics or progressive causes
- Experience in state or local government
- Outstanding writing abilities: Must be a creative, succinct, and fast writer
- Prior experience driving a policy or regulatory campaign
- You can be based anywhere in the Northeast Region (Mid-Atlantic, New York, or New England)
Compensation
- Range of $90,000 - $120,000 (based on experience)
- Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) benefits included
- 401(k) retirement program with 4% employer matching
- Employer subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 15 days of vacation in the first year of employment
- 8 paid holidays per year plus the week between Christmas Eve and New Years Day
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave
About Chamber of Progress
Chamber of Progress (progresschamber.org) is a new center-left tech policy industry coalition working to help usher in a progressive high-tech future and ensure that all Americans benefit from technological leaps.
We’re not just another business group. Everyone knows that a local “chamber of commerce” promotes business and free markets. We’re an industry group, but instead of focusing on commerce, Chamber of Progress is promoting a progressive high-tech society, economy, workforce, and consumer climate.
Chamber of Progress supports public policies promoting:
- Economic progress, including combatting income inequality; promoting a bigger, modern social safety net; encouraging progressive taxation; and supporting reliable, win-win online marketplaces;
- Social progress, including promoting inclusive democracy; supporting bold action against climate change; promoting digital opportunity for all; and advocating for healthy and equitable online communities.
- Consumer progress, including promoting the principle that tech should always serve consumers’ interests; “building back better” by investing in communities and regulated innovation; increasing access to goods and information; and balancing consumer and worker concerns.
EEO Statement
Chamber of Progress is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce at all levels of the organization. We value and encourage the contributions of our employees and strive to create an environment where everyone can reach their full potential. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. This applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits, and termination.
