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How to Apply for Director of Government Affairs

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🏢 About Grindr%20Llc

Grindr is an AI-native platform with 15M+ monthly users and 130B+ annual messages, connecting millions of gay people globally while operating with a lean team of fewer than 200. The company emphasizes 'Grindr Mode' - working moderately hardcore day-to-day but truly hardcore when it counts, focusing on outcomes over outputs while allowing employees to live full lives. This creates a unique environment where you can tackle technical problems at massive scale while maintaining work-life balance.

About This Role

As Director of Government Affairs, you'll lead engagement with U.S. state governments and support federal/international policy initiatives, reporting directly to the Head of Global Government Affairs. This role is critical for protecting Grindr's ability to operate and grow amid rapidly evolving technology regulation, with significant ownership and direct access to senior leadership. You'll shape policy strategy at a pivotal moment for LGBTQ+ technology platforms facing regulatory challenges.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve analyzing new state legislation affecting dating apps, strategizing with the lean government affairs team on response plans, and preparing briefings for senior leadership on regulatory developments. You'd likely spend time building relationships with state officials while balancing immediate policy fires with long-term strategy development for Grindr's growth in a complex regulatory environment.

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🎯 Who Grindr%20Llc Is Looking For

  • Strategic government affairs professional with deep experience in public policy and advocacy, particularly around technology regulation and LGBTQ+ issues
  • Proven ability to operate effectively across multiple jurisdictions (state, federal, international) with strong political judgment
  • Experience working independently while collaborating with lean teams, ideally in fast-paced tech environments
  • Background in safety, health, or human rights advocacy, potentially from non-profit sectors advancing these causes

📝 Tips for Applying to Grindr%20Llc

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Highlight specific experience with state government affairs - this role emphasizes U.S. state engagement over federal

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Demonstrate understanding of Grindr's unique position at the intersection of technology, LGBTQ+ rights, and privacy regulation

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Show how you've operated effectively in lean organizations (Grindr has <200 employees) where you need to be hands-on

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Reference Grindr's 'outcomes over outputs' philosophy in your application materials

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If you have Washington D.C. experience, emphasize how it applies to state-level work since the role is remote but focused on state governments

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your specific experience with state government affairs and how it applies to Grindr's regulatory challenges", 'Understanding of the unique policy issues facing LGBTQ+ technology platforms in the current political climate', 'Examples of working independently in fast-paced environments with significant ownership', "How your background aligns with Grindr's mission of connecting gay people globally while navigating regulatory landscapes"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Grindr's specific regulatory challenges in various U.S. states regarding dating app regulations and LGBTQ+ protections
  • → Recent policy statements or positions from Grindr's leadership on technology regulation
  • → The company's 'Grindr Mode' philosophy and how it applies to government affairs work
  • → Current legislative trends affecting social/dating platforms, particularly those impacting LGBTQ+ communities

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you approach state-level regulatory challenges specific to dating apps and LGBTQ+ platforms?
2 Describe your experience building relationships with state legislators and regulators on technology policy issues
3 How do you prioritize policy initiatives when working with a lean team of fewer than 200 people?
4 What's your strategy for balancing U.S. state, federal, and international policy priorities?
5 How would you handle policy issues at the intersection of technology, privacy, and LGBTQ+ rights?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Focusing primarily on federal experience when the role emphasizes state government affairs
  • Generic policy experience without specific examples related to technology or LGBTQ+ issues
  • Demonstrating preference for large, bureaucratic organizations rather than lean, fast-moving teams
  • Lack of understanding about the unique regulatory pressures facing LGBTQ-focused technology platforms

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

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Application Review

1-2 weeks

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Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

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Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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