Government Relations Associate

• 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.

This role supports Activate's mission to empower scientists and engineers to bring research to market, creating positive change by securing government funding and influencing policies that foster innovation, job creation, and new market categories through entrepreneurship.

• Has 2–4 years of experience in government relations, public affairs, policy, or a related field.
• Holds a Bachelor’s degree in political science, public administration, communications, or a related field.
• Has a strong interest in public affairs and government relations.
• Has excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Is able to research information and prepare collateral and other correspondence.
• Is experienced with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word and Excel.
• Has the ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Has experience with Hubspot, Asana, and Airtable (a plus).

Competitive salary of $75,000 with a generous benefits package that includes professional development, $2,000 in annual wellness funds, flexible paid time off, healthcare coverage for employees and dependents (with 90–100% of premiums covered), and the opportunity to join a retirement plan with a 3% match beginning after 3 months at Activate.

Activate empowers scientists and engineers to reinvent our world by bringing their research to market through the Activate Fellowship, providing funding, community, mentorship, network, and time to help them become entrepreneurs, resulting in 197 new companies launched since 2015, $4B in follow-on funding, and over 2,800 U.S.-based jobs created.