Summary
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Organization Description
TechNet is the national, bipartisan network of technology CEOs and senior executives that promotes the growth of the innovation economy.
TechNet’s diverse membership includes 100 dynamic American businesses ranging from startups to the most iconic companies on the planet and represents over five million employees and countless customers in the fields of information technology, artificial intelligence, e-commerce, the sharing and gig economies, advanced energy, transportation, cybersecurity, venture capital, and finance. TechNet has offices in Austin, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Harrisburg, Olympia, Sacramento, Silicon Valley, Tallahassee, and Washington, D.C.
Key Responsibilities
As TechNet’s executive director for Colorado and the Central U.S., you will develop and manage TechNet’s state-level operations in the Central region of the United States, coordinating with TechNet members, TechNet’s senior vice president of state policy and government relations, and other TechNet staff. The Central region includes Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Utah, and Wyoming. This position is remote but based in Denver.
Issue Advocacy: Advance and support TechNet’s national and regional legislative agendas by working with TechNet members to develop and implement regional and state-level policy and political strategies. Lobby, advocate, and testify on behalf of TechNet’s agenda before state legislatures and administrative agencies.
Government Affairs: Develop and maintain strong relationships with TechNet members, legislative and executive leaders and their staffs, government entities, the press, trade associations, and other advocacy organizations. Represent TechNet in government working groups and stakeholder policy negotiations.
Policy Analysis: Assist with the development and analysis of policy positions in conjunction with TechNet staff and members. Organize and support member working groups to determine policy positions, legislative strategies, and related advocacy efforts. Develop subject matter expertise in key policy areas as needed.
Events: Plan and execute events, such as one-on-one meetings, policy roundtables, political fundraisers, lobby days, and large-scale events with policymakers, technology industry leaders, and the press. This includes determining meeting format and flow, scripting, talking points, and logistics.
Membership Development and Relations: Support the growth of TechNet’s membership through retention and new member acquisition by identifying prospective members and consistently communicating the value that TechNet provides its members.
Qualifications
- Experience in policy advocacy, preferably with experience working directly with the Central U.S. legislatures. Deep knowledge of and experience in the Colorado legislature is required.
- Legislative experience strongly desired. Trade association experience, technology industry experience, and a strong background in advocacy are all a plus.
- Exceptional writer, strong editing skills, and attention to detail.
- Strong strategic planning, analytical, and verbal communication skills.
- The ability to quickly learn numerous policy issues, and a desire to work on cutting edge policy issues often being debated for the first time in state legislatures.
- A member-services personality and an aptitude for building and maintaining positive relationships with company government affairs professionals and executives.
- The ability to work independently to initiate projects and coordinate with other members of the team on policy. We are looking for a self-starter capable of driving results in the absence of direct in-person reporting relationships.
- An entrepreneurial orientation and a commitment to grow the overall organization.
Salary range and benefits
The salary range for the position is $155,000 to $175,000 per year, depending on experience. This position is also eligible for TechNet’s benefits offerings, which currently include the following for this position:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, and a flexible spending plan. TechNet pays 100% of employees’ health care premiums, less a small employee contribution of $10 per month.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Group life insurance equal to an employee’s annual salary up to $200,000.
- 401(k) plan with up to 4% employer matching annually.
- Accrual of 15 vacation days per year in addition to the week between Christmas and New Year’s.
- 5 days of paid sick leave per full calendar year of employment.
- 11 paid national holidays.
- Reimbursement of up to $100 per month towards your cell phone bill.
- Commuter benefits for eligible office parking or public transportation expenses.
- Reimbursement of up to $2,500 annually for approved professional development programs.
Interested candidates should email their resumes and two writing samples to jobs@technet.org. Candidates are encouraged to apply by May 30.
