State and Local Affairs Lead, Midwest

📋 Description

• Serve as Anthropic's lead for state and local government affairs across the Midwestern United
• Build and maintain relationships with state legislators, legislative staff, governors' offices
• Engage directly with local officials whose decisions affect Anthropic's work — mayors, city
• Track state and local legislation and regulatory proceedings affecting AI and the technology
• Build durable partnerships with local and regional organizations, including chambers of commerce
• Represent Anthropic at legislative hearings, regional events, and public forums, including with

🎯 Requirements

• Align with Anthropic's mission and embrace the imperative of policy impact and change
• Have experience in state and local government affairs, political strategy, or legislative roles
• Have existing relationships with state and local leaders in the Midwest, including legislators
• Understand how state legislatures and executive branches work — committee processes, legislative
• Have a track record of executing on strategic objectives and delivering measurable outcomes in
• Are prepared to travel regularly across the region

🎁 Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Optional equity donation matching
• Generous vacation and parental leave
• Flexible working hours
• Lovely office space in which to collaborate with colleagues
• Visa sponsorship (when feasible)