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

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..

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Compensation & Benefits

• Range of $90,000 - $140,000 (based on experience)
• Medical, dental, vision benefits included
• 401(k) retirement program with 4% employer matching
• 15 days of vacation in the first year of employment8 paid holidays per year plus the week between Christmas Eve and New Years Day

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.