Director of Outreach and External Affairs
1 month ago
Flex, the trade association representing the app-based industry, is seeking its first Director of Outreach and External Affairs to help execute its government affairs and third-party engagement efforts. Candidates for this mid-level role should be willing to take initiative and generate creative ideas, and they must thrive in a fast-paced environment with a small team. This position will work closely with Flex’s Head of Public Policy and report to the Chief Executive Officer.
A self-motivated and entrepreneurial position, the successful candidate will work with Flex’s team to tell the story of app-based work and services – to lawmakers, external stakeholders, and third party organizations. This position is based in DC. Applicants interested in this position should submit a resume to jobs@flexassociation.org.
Responsibilities:
- Identify, develop, and maintain effective working relationships across Flex member companies’ government relations personnel and Administration/Congressional officials and staff.
- Engage third-party organizations to build support for the app-based industry. Build and maintain relationships with member companies’ coalition partners. Develop agendas for external meetings, and prepare relevant materials for such meetings as necessary.
- Develop and maintain relationships with Congressional offices and relevant federal agencies.
- Represent Flex in meetings, briefings, conferences, and other events.
- Coordinate Flex members to develop engagement strategies for committee hearings and legislation; effectively communicate key information to member companies. Help coordinate external government relations consultants/lobbyists.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of five years of experience in DC, including/primarily on Capitol Hill and/or coalition management
- Demonstrated understanding of federal legislative and regulatory processes
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain deep working relationships with members of Congress and staff as well as other external stakeholders.
- Awareness of complex interplay between federal, state, and local policy issues / policymakers / member company interests
- Knowledge of technology, workforce policy, small business and/or transportation issues
- Ability to understand and work with bipartisan and diverse stakeholders
- Strong project management skills
- Comfortable speaking with and presenting to law-makers and public audiences
- Experience creating and coordinating events
- Strong writing and editing skills
- Authorized to work in the United States
Total Compensation and Benefits include:
- Salary range: $140k - $170k dependent on experience
- 401k matching
- Full healthcare, dental, and vision benefits
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