Policy & Advocacy Lead (AI)

TL;DR

Policy & Advocacy Lead (AI): Championing company interests with policymakers in the U.S. and globally with an accent on regulatory tracking and strategic engagement. Focus on driving interactions with legislators, developing advocacy strategies, and building coalitions to support the democratization of AI.

Location: New York, New York

Salary: $100k - $140k

Company

hirify.global is an early-stage startup on a mission to democratize the future of AI through Grass, a network sharing application that provides universal access to public web data.

What you will do

• Organize and facilitate meetings with policymakers, regulators, and strategic advocacy partners.
• Track policy and regulatory developments affecting the Grass network.
• Develop policy and regulatory advocacy strategies aligned with the company's mission.
• Collaborate with PR partners to integrate policy efforts into the broader media strategy.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (JD, MPP, or Master’s in International Relations or Political Science) or equivalent experience.
• Experience in government relations, public affairs, or legislative/regulatory environments.
• Deep understanding of emerging technology trends and their intersection with regulation.
• Well-established relationships with policymakers and regulators, primarily in the U.S.
• Proven ability to build coalitions and partnerships.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and strategic thinking skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work at the forefront of web-scale crawling and AI development.
• Lean, high-output team culture that prioritizes low ego and high autonomy.
• Competitive salary and equity package.
• Generous benefits package.