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

Job description

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;...