We're changing the way people connect to social care. As a Regional Director, you'll play a key role in planning and executing a comprehensive, proactive government affairs strategy that advances Findhelp's mission and goals with regional and state elected officials and other key decision makers.
Requirements
- Develop and manage Findhelp strategy for strengthening relationships with elected officials and government agencies
- Establish and manage market development strategy and plan
- Identify priority legislative, government relations and business opportunities
- Function as point of contact for state legislators, executive branch decision-makers, local elected/appointed officials, and other key decision makers
- Establish and maintain partnerships with key decision makers across Findhelp to ensure alignment with business priorities, market opportunities and challenges
- Assist with hiring and supervising of contract lobbyists and consultants
- 8 or more years of diversified government, government relations leadership, planning, communication, and organization experience
- Experience working with senior executives, government affairs directors, and policymakers
- An entrepreneurial orientation and a commitment to grow the overall organization
- Technology industry, health care policy experience, operational legislative or government service-related experience are a plus
- Able to thrive in ambiguity
- Decisive, take chances, and push through when others are ambivalent or hesitant
- Understand the interplay between politics and policy
- The proven ability to work across party and ideological boundaries
- Can relate well to state agency officials, their priorities and how Findhelp’s technology can benefit their use case
- Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, Government, Public Policy preferred
Benefits
- 401k & equity grants
- Free food and onsite gym at our Austin HQ
- Paid parental leave
- Competitive PTO & 10 paid holidays
- Employee only paid Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Dog-friendly office in Austin HQ
- 24/7 access to telemedicine and counseling
- Book Purchasing Program
