Director Of Government Affairs

About the Team:

Grindr is an AI-native platform powering how millions of gay people connect globally. With 15M+ monthly users, 130B+ annual messages, and a team of fewer than 200, we move fast, stay lean, and tackle technical problems at a scale few companies ever see.

Grindr is seeking a Director of Government Affairs to lead our engagement with the U.S. state governments and support select U.S. federal and international public-policy initiatives. This role will report directly to the Head of Global Government Affairs and play a critical role in advancing Grindr's policy objectives across a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape. This role is central to protecting and advancing Grindr's ability to operate and grow in the U.S. and globally. You'll have significant ownership, direct access to senior leadership, and the opportunity to shape policy strategy at a critical moment for technology regulation.

The ideal candidate is a strategic, hands-on government affairs professional with deep experience in public policy and advocacy. This person should possess strong political judgment, work well independently, and have the ability to operate effectively across jurisdictions and issues.

At Grindr, we operate in Grindr Mode. Moderately hardcore day-to-day, truly hardcore when it counts. It's about doing great work without burning out. Outcomes over outputs. Smart, driven people who raise your bar, with room to live full lives.

This is a hybrid role based remotely in Washington, D.C. and will require some travel.

About the Job:

• State Government Affairs (Primary Focus):

• Develop and execute Grindr's state government affairs strategy across priority states.

• Monitor, analyze, and influence state legislation, regulations, and ballot initiatives affecting Grindr, including privacy, online safety, HIV-prevention, LBGTQ family formation, and AI policy.

• Build and manage relationships with key governors' offices, state legislators, attorneys general, regulators, and external stakeholders.

• Coordinate with external lobbyists, consultants, and trade associations.

• Provide timely analysis and recommendations to internal stakeholders on emerging state policy risks and opportunities.

• Serve as a skilled communicator capable of translating complex technical topics into clear, persuasive narratives.

• U.S. Federal & Global Support (Secondary Focus):

• Support the Head of Global Government Affairs on select U.S. federal government relations efforts, including policy analysis, stakeholder mapping, and meeting preparation.

• Assist with international government affairs projects as needed, including research, briefing materials, and coordination across regions.

• Internal Collaboration & Leadership:

• Partner closely with Legal, Trust & Safety, Policy, Communications, and Product teams to ensure aligned advocacy and compliance strategies.

• Represent Grindr professionally with policymakers, industry peers, and advocacy organizations.

Role Requirements:

• 8-12+ years of experience in government affairs, public policy, or political advocacy, with significant legislative experience.

• Demonstrated success influencing or managing state legislative or regulatory processes.

• Experience working in or with technology, digital platforms, or regulated industries preferred.

• Strong understanding of U.S. political processes, exposure to federal or international policy work is a plus.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to brief senior executives clearly and concisely.

• Sound political judgment, discretion, and ability to operate in sensitive environments.

• Commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion and alignment with Grindr's mission and values.

Benefits and Perks:

• Health, Dental & Vision Full premium coverage for you. Partial coverage for dependents.

• Family Formation Up to $200,000 in fertility and family-building support, covering IVF, surrogacy, egg freezing, and adoption.

• Retirement: 401(k) with 6% match and immediate vesting.

• Compensation: Industry-competitive compensation, company bonus, and equity for every employee.

• Gender-Affirming Care : Industry-leading gender-affirming offerings with up to 90% cost coverage, access to Included Health, monthly stipends for HRT, and more.

• Time Off & Rest Flexible vacation policy. Two company-wide rest weeks per year.

• Other Benefits: Monthly stipends for cell phone, internet, wellness, food, and commuting, breakfast/lunch

About Grindr:

Grindr is building the global gayborhood in your pocket. With more than 15 million monthly active users, Grindr has become a fundamental part of the gay community and is charting a path to make the world more free, equal, and just.

As a public company, we're moving into the next chapter: becoming an AI-native organization that's redefining what's possible for our community. We're embedding AI into our product and operations, moving with startup speed while operating at scale.

Everything we do is rooted in impact for our users and outcomes for the business. This isn't social work, it's impact through excellence. Business success is what gives us the power to serve our community and the seat at tables others can't reach. How we work is defined by Grindr Mode, our operating model that's moderately hardcore day-to-day and truly hardcore when it counts. We think like owners, drive real outcomes, create clarity through action, and push each other to go further than we thought possible.

We're headquartered in West Hollywood with offices in the Bay Area, Chicago, and New York. Our work extends beyond the product through Grindr for Equality, our nonprofit that's partnered with 100+ community organizations globally to advance safety, health, and human rights for LGBTQ+ people worldwide.

We're profitable, growing, and building a team of smart, driven people who bring different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to the work. Want to build technology at a massive scale that serves millions? Come join us!

Grindr is an equal-opportunity employer.

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