What are the responsibilities and job description for the U.S. Director of Public Affairs position at YONDR?
Yondr creates phone-free spaces for artists, educators, organizations and individuals around the world. Our mission is to create spaces where genuine connection, focus, and creativity can flourish in the absence of technology.
Yondr’s business segments span numerous industries, primarily across education and live events. Yondr supports schools through cell phone-free programs. Our education programs facilitate the successful implementation of phone-free school environments by providing administrators and teachers with education, training, and development resources, along with all necessary equipment. In addition, Yondr supports top artists in music and comedy by creating phone-free shows, allowing performers and audience members to enjoy live performances without the distraction of phones.
Yondr’s U.S. Director of Public Affairs will work closely with executive leadership to advance its policy priorities on phone-free school legislation. The ideal candidate will possess a strong grasp of public affairs and an interest in the global discussions surrounding phone-free school legislation. This role requires extensive cross-group collaboration along with exceptional strategic planning, critical thinking, communication, partnership and brokering skills.
Key Responsibilities :
- Responsible for developing and implementing legislative strategy, tactics, and content in support of company goals.
- Identify and influence proposed legislation.
- Create, strengthen, and expand relationships with key stakeholders in government who are involved in legislation relevant to the company.
- Coordinate closely with advocacy and policy partners to align initiatives to government affairs objectives and monitor real-time political and policy proceedings.
- Support implementation of operational improvements and processes to promote an integrated approach to advancing and achieving public affairs goals.
- Utilize a myriad of offline and online tactics to reach and inform key stakeholders.
- Support executive team with external consultants’ activities and engagement initiatives.
- Work closely with leadership to manage budgets, contracts, and reporting.
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Yondr is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its hiring of employees based on race, religion, gender, or sexual orientation.
Compensation Range : $130K - $150K
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Salary : $130,000 - $150,000
