Director of Tech and Innovation Policy

• Type: Full-Time
• Location: 100 North Duval Street Tallahassee, FL 32301
• Application Deadline: August 1, 2022

Description

Details 

• Reports directly to the Vice President of Policy
• Full-time position
• Remote
• Salary commensurate with experience
• Full health and retirement benefits
• Paid holidays, annual leave and medical leave
• Travel expected

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• 3+ years of experience in non-profit working in tech policy
• Strong writing and public speaking skills
• Notable relationship-building skills
• An understanding of Florida politics and public policy
• Commitment to the principles of limited government and free markets.

Application Deadline

We will accept applications until the position is filled. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Technology and Innovation Policy Center
• Establish JMI’s policy priorities on an annual basis for the Center, and work in coordination with other policy staffers and JMI’s VP of Policy.
• Oversee plan of action on technology and innovation policy priorities to ensure maximum impact.
• Serve as the lead on the research, development, and distribution of academic research, policy papers, issue briefs, and other content within the purview of the Center.
• Provide expertise and possible testimony for elected officials, staff, and media.
• Write and draft op-ed columns and edit columns drafted by others.
• Attend specific tech and innovation policy events around the country.
• Comfortable with public speaking events, serving as an authority on state and national issues.
• Serve as the lead on the execution of at the Tech & Innovation Summit held every year, in concert with JMI’s Events and Logistics manager
• Work with policy staff colleagues to coordinate the policy calendar concerning the release dates for publications and concerning the Institute’s participation in policy-related events ranging from national and state conferences and speaking opportunities for JMI staff members to JMI-sponsored events.
• Work with policy staff and communications staff concerning media outreach, including magazines, newspaper editorial boards, TV, radio, and social media.
• Consult with JMI grants manager to assist with funding opportunities and grant proposals, especially those that advance funding specific to the Center.
• Work in coordination with Development Director and major gifts officer to identify and execute tailored fundraising opportunities for new and existing JMI members.
• When appropriate, attend fundraising meetings with JMI CEO.
• Perform other policy-related tasks as needed.

Interested applicants should e-mail resume and cover letter to Becky Liner at bliner@jamesmadison.org with the subject line “Director of Tech and Innovation Application.” Please do not call the office.

How to apply