Summary

Posted: Nov 7, 2024

Role Number:200575579

The people here at Apple don't just create products - they create the kind of impact that's revolutionized entire industries. It's the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it! As a senior member of our State Government Affairs team, you will develop policy and strategy on a range of issues, and lead Apple's interactions with state legislators. Your experience working at the state or local level in government, as well as working as a policy advocate will be vital to this role.

• Experience in government, government relations, or other advocacy/engagement roles at the state or local level.
• Experience working in/with executive and legislative offices and with extensive knowledge of the legislative process.
• Experience leading a portfolio of policy issues and coordinating policy-focused events.
• The ability to travel extensively in the 50 states during the year and significant travel within your state territory. On average 2-5 trips per month during session.

• 10+ years experience advocating before states on behalf of Members, corporations, trade associations, or any other interest groups and leading engagement with key organizations and related nonprofits.
• Knowledge of the policy issues relevant to Apple.
• Understanding of complicated technology issues and the ability to simplify them for non-technical audiences.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, and the ability to concisely summarize sophisticated issues and policies to create advocacy points and strategy.
• Ability to thrive in an ambiguous work environment.
• Creative problem-solving history, ability to work collaboratively and under short timelines.
• Excellent leadership skills and professional presence.
• Highly motivated, self-starter and must enjoy a fast-paced environment.
• Standout colleague and willingness to pitch in when needed.

• Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.