Activate · 1 day ago
Government Relations Associate
Activate Global empowers scientists and engineers to bring their research to market through the Activate Fellowship. The Government Relations Associate will support fundraising, policy advocacy, and positioning strategies with federal and state governments to influence key stakeholders and advance Activate’s objectives.
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Responsibilities
Support the identification of federal and state funding opportunities and collaborate with Activate’s development team to prepare and submit proposals and/or reports
Assist in managing Activate’s CRM, other related databases, and notes related to government contacts and funding opportunities
Support on government relations-related events, such as tracking attendees, managing logistics, etc
Assist in managing Activate’s relationship with government relations firms, tracking meetings and managing notes, etc
Research opportunities for Activate to serve as a resource to government, including participation in government commissions, working groups, advisory committees, events, and meetings
Support on connecting Activate Fellows and alumni with congressional and agency staff
Assist in monitoring, researching, analyzing, and tracking key legislation and executive orders that align with Activate’s priority areas at the federal level
Other duties and special projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
2–4 years of experience in government relations, public affairs, policy, or a related field
Bachelor's degree in political science, public administration, communications, or a related field
Strong interest in public affairs and government relations
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Able to research information and prepare collateral and other correspondence
Experienced with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word and Excel
Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team
Preferred
Experience with Hubspot, Asana, and Airtable (a plus)
Candidates based in Washington, DC or Boston, MA are strongly preferred
Benefits
Professional development
$2,000 in annual wellness funds
Flexible paid time off
Healthcare coverage for employees and dependents, with 90–100% of premiums covered
The opportunity to join a retirement plan with a 3% match beginning after 3 months at Activate
Company
Activate
Activate empowers entrepreneurial scientists and engineers to transform their research into world-changing products and businesses.
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$7.88M2023-07-12Series Unknown· $7.88M
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