Director of Government Affairs

About the Team:

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.

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:

• Mission and Impact: Grindr is building the global gayborhood in your pocket. Your role will impact the lives of millions of LGBTQ+ people around the world. Through our success, we are making a world where the lives of our community are free, equal, and just.

• Family Insurance: Insurance premium coverage for health, dental, and vision for you and partial coverage for your dependents.

• Retirement Savings: Generous 401K plan with 6% match and immediate vest in the U.S.

• Compensation: Industry-competitive compensation and eligibility for company bonus and equity programs.

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

• Additional Benefits: Flexible vacation policy, monthly stipends for cell phone, internet, wellness, food, and commuting, breakfast/lunch provided onsite, and yearly travel & leisure stipend.

About Grindr:

Grindr is building the global gayborhood in your pocket. With more than 14.5 million monthly active users, Grindr has become a fundamental part of the LGBTQ+ community and is charting a path to make the world more free, equal, and just. In 2015 we introduced Grindr for Equality, our in-house non-profit which has advanced safety, health, and human rights for millions of Grindr users and the global LGBTQ+ community in partnership with more than 100 community organizations in every region of the world.

Our next evolution is underway as a public company that continues to grow and build meaningful experiences for our users. From social issues to product innovations, we’re setting audacious goals for our community and the business, and leveraging the latest tech stacks and a culture of engineering excellence to make it happen. At the heart of our work in this new chapter is a shared set of operating principles centered around cultivating curiosity, thinking big, exploring the depths of AI, setting and expediting our ambitious goals, and growing through iteration; all while keeping our users #1.

Grindr is headquartered in West Hollywood, California, with offices in the Bay Area, Chicago, and New York. With a track record of strong financial performance and plans for continued headcount growth, we aim to build a workforce of talented, passionate, and open-minded individuals from different backgrounds, with different abilities, identities, and mindsets. Come be a part of this exciting journey to disrupt the consumer technology space, innovate products, and advance LGBTQ+ culture!

Grindr is an equal-opportunity employer.

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