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Head of Government Affairs

3 months ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Grindr Full time

This is a hybrid role based in our Washington, DC office and will require you to be in office Tuesdays and Thursdays.

What's so interesting about this role?


Grindr's mission is to connect and help make the world freer, more tolerant, and more just for our users and the broader LQBTQ+ community.

With 13 million monthly users across almost every country, including the 60+ countries where homosexuality is criminalized and the 150+ where same-sex marriage is illegal, Grindr is the largest platform for gay, bi, trans, and queer people.

The Head of Government Affairs will accelerate the growth of Grindr's business and social impact by engaging U.S. and international government officials to advance our key business and policy priorities.

This is a unique opportunity to combine your expertise with the power of Grindr and our community to improve the lives of LQBTQ+ people globally.

What's the job?

  • Establish and lead a global government affairs function to advance Grindr's business and policy priorities internationally and in the U

S, including:

privacy, data protection, user safety, decriminalizing homosexuality, ending persecution of LGBTQ+ people, achieving marriage equality, and ending discrimination in access to health care and health insurance.


  • Build and maintain strong working relationships between Grindr and key members of Congress; federal executive branch officials, including at the White House, State Department, and Commerce Department; and select state government officials.
  • Build and maintain strong working relationships between Grindr and select international policymakers, including at the EU and in key European and other countries.
  • Leverage these relationships; your expertise in policy and politics; and collaboration with Grindr's Marketing & Communications, Product, Legal, Privacy, and other teams to achieve positive policy outcomes in priority areas.
  • Partner closely with Grindr for Equality (G4E), our Washington, DC-based global social impact initiative, which collaborates with and funds a diverse array of civil society organizations around the world to advance LGBTQ+ safety, health, and human rights.
  • Track and keep company leadership and other internal stakeholders informed of relevant policy developments and trends.
  • Reports to General Counsel & Head of Global Affairs.


Compensation for this leadership role will include a competitive base salary as well as eligibility for equity, benefits, and a company bonus program.

What we'll love about you

  • Demonstrated track record of success in developing and executing strategies to secure major policy wins.
  • 12+ years experience working for and/or with members of Congress or other senior government officials, including 4+ years in government as Chief of Staff; Staff Director; or similar senior staff, appointed, or elected role.
  • Experience and expertise in international policy issues.
  • Passion for our mission to connect and help make the world freer, more tolerant, and more just for our users and the broader LQBTQ+ community.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the LGBTQ+ community and experience working with diverse populations.
  • Pragmatic, results-oriented, capable of working effectively with stakeholders across the political spectrum.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and external stakeholders.
We'll really swoon if you have

  • Private sector experience in government affairs at a company or industry association.
  • Understanding of domestic and international privacy and data protection regulatory frameworks.
  • Experience and expertise in foreign relations, defense, international civil rights, public health, and/or humanitarian support.
  • Experience and expertise working with state governments, particularly on issues such as health care, health insurance, and/or public health.
What you'll love about us

  • Mission and Impact: Grindr is the world-leading LGBTQ social networking service. Your role will impact the lives of millions of LGBTQ people around the world.
  • Family Insurance: Insurance premium coverage for health, dental, and vision for you and partial coverage for your dependents.
  • Retirement Savings: Generous 401K plan with 6% match and immediate vest in the U.S.
  • Compensation: Industry-competitive compensation and eligibility for company bonus and equity programs.
  • Queer-

Inclusive Benefits:

Industry-leading gender-affirming offerings with up to 90% cost coverage, access to Included Health, monthly stipends for HRT, and more.


  • Additional Benefits: Flexible vacation policy, monthly stipends for cell phone, internet, wellness, food, and commuting, breakfast/lunch provided onsite, and yearly travel & leisure stipend.
About Grindr

Grindr is the world's largest dating app for gay, bi, trans, and queer people.

With around 13 million monthly active users, Grindr has become a fundamental part of the global LGBTQ community, and we take pride in empowering our users to connect, express themselves, and discover the queer world around them.


Our next evolution is underway as a newly public company looking to expand and continue to build meaningful experiences for our users.

From social issues to original content, we're blazing innovative paths with impact for our community, all while leveraging the latest tech stacks and striving for engineering excellence.

At the heart of our work in this new chapter is a shared set of core values:
openness and exploration, a bias for action, and strong support of the LGBTQ community.


With a track record of strong financial performance and plans for continued headcount growth, we're looking to build a team of talented, passionate, and open-minded people who believe in our mission, align with our values, and are excited to work at the intersection of innovative technology and social impact.

Come be a part of this exciting journey with us.

Grindr is an equal-opportunity employer

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