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đ What weâre looking for
We are looking for a local politics-savvy allrounder to lead our roll-out in either Texas or California (your choice). You will be reporting directly to and working closely with our co-founder and COO, and will be the founding State Lead hire!
Youâll be working out of our offices in Palo Alto, California with significant flexibility in working remotely multiple days a week. Given your role, expect some travel to the districts where you will be rolling out CivicBell.
đ Responsibilities
- Coordinate the development of public official registries with our contractors
- Build relationships with senior local public officials and convince them of the benefits of CivicBell for their district
- Engage in marketing efforts in districts where CivicBell will be rolled out
- You know weâre a start-up, so chances are other stuff will randomly surface
âď¸ Qualifications
- Deep understanding of the U.S. democratic systems, especially at the sub-federal level
- Exceptional communication skills that allow you to build trusted relationships with public officials
- Bachelorâs (preferably Masterâs) Degree in Political Science, International Relations, or other relevant fields
- Preferably experience in holding public office, serving in a public agency, or the U.S. military
- If you think youâre underqualified, please still apply â we care much more about your drive, vision, and energy than about your CV!
đ Benefits
- 5+ weeks of PTO
- Flexible hours, flexible location
- Medical and dental coverage
- Office snacks and coffee (if you decide to show up!)