Tools for Humanity
Director of Government Relations & Policy, US & Canada
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Washington DC
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Category
- Not specified
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Proven track record in US public affairs and public policy development
- Minimum 10+ years of experience in policy settings
- Experience identifying and engaging stakeholders at federal and state levels
- Strong commercial awareness and diplomatic judgment
- Demonstrated relationship building with senior leaders
- Ability to translate complex digital concepts into policy recommendations
- Pragmatic decision making under ambiguity and urgency
- Experience managing multiple policy initiatives simultaneously
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Stellar judgment
Full description
You will lead and implement government affairs and public policy strategy across the US and Canada. You will cultivate and maintain relationships with federal and state officials, trade associations, and industry partners to advance policy positions. You will coordinate advocacy with legal and communications, manage external consultants and government-facing engagements, and keep senior leaders informed about the political and regulatory landscape.
Responsibilities
- Report to the Chief Policy Officer
- Ensure legal and regulatory compliance in policy activities
- Develop and implement government affairs and public policy strategy
- Cultivate relationships with federal and state government officials
- Oversee government and consultancy relationships
- Engage with digital trade associations and industry partners
- Lead outreach to federal and state digital governance organizations
- Coordinate advocacy priorities with Legal and Communications
- Develop policy positions, stakeholder maps, and advocacy action plans
- Support country-level advocacy strategies and related initiatives
- Inform senior executives about political and policy developments
Requirements
- Proven track record in US public affairs and public policy development
- Minimum 10+ years of experience in policy settings
- Experience identifying and engaging stakeholders at federal and state levels
- Strong commercial awareness and diplomatic judgment
- Demonstrated relationship building with senior leaders
- Ability to translate complex digital concepts into policy recommendations
- Pragmatic decision making under ambiguity and urgency
- Experience managing multiple policy initiatives simultaneously
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Stellar judgment
Benefits
- Open and collaborative office space in downtown San Francisco
- Unlimited PTO
- Monthly phone reimbursement or company device
- Daily DoorDash credit for in-office meals
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401k with employer match
- Competitive long term incentive package
- Mental health benefits
- Life insurance
- Commuter benefits
- Professional development stipend