Director of Government Affairs

July 24

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Using software to fight mass incarceration

Criminal Justice Reform • Social Impact • Technology • Innovation • Nonprofit

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💰 Pre Seed Round on 2020-12

Description

• Cultivating and maintaining relationships with legislators and Congressional staff, Executive Branch and agency officials, and key state policymakers • Driving and coordinating external advocacy efforts in support of Ameelio’s strategic business objectives • Identifying and analyzing legislative and regulatory opportunities and risks and developing strategies to help Ameelio navigate Federal, State, and County policy debates • Counseling and advising business partners about government-led initiatives that could impact Ameelio’s growth and innovation • Represent the company in government meetings, hearings, and industry events • Helping to oversee external lobbyists and outside consultants who aid Ameelio in advocating for favorable policies related to prison communications and education and other issues critical to our success • Facilitating collaborative alliances between Ameelio and key partners, including policymakers, industry associations, and coalition partners

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience working on state-level legislative processes • Ability to conduct quick policy analyses and clearly synthesize the implications of those policies on Ameelio • Excellent writing and editing skills with strong attention to detail • Demonstrated project management skills • Effective communication skills, including ability to convey Ameelio’s exceptional technical attributes and value to non-technical audiences • Strong research skills to identify key decision-makers and relevant information about potential clients • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly technical, environment • Good judgment and impeccable ethics; desire to succeed in a demanding, innovative, entrepreneurial environment • Willingness to travel within the US

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance coverage • Paid annual company retreat • Unlimited PTO policy