ACT | The App Association

Office Assistant

Who we are:

ACT | The App Association represents app makers and connected device companies in the mobile economy. Most of our members are small tech companies with passionate people who build apps or devices that make the world better, more fun, and more efficient. You may already have some of their apps on your phone. Our team is professional, collaborative, and effective, and we are the leading industry resource on a wide range of policy issues, from privacy and digital health to antitrust and intellectual property.

Who you are:

ACT | The App Association is seeking an office assistant who is a problem-solver with excellent communication skills and impeccable attention to detail. You will help provide vital support for our team and processes. You should have some experience working in an office environment, performing administrative tasks, and supporting coworkers. You must be comfortable with multitasking, managing complex schedules, and meeting changing deadlines. You would report to the director of administration and would work in our Washington, DC, office.

Requirements:

  • 1-3 years of administrative office experience
  • 1-2 years of coordinating meetings and/or events both in-house and at external venues
  • Proficiency in office applications and aptitude for learning new software and systems
  • Familiarity with managing office equipment such as computers, copiers, and telephone systems
  • Ability to interact professionally and independently with internal and external vendors, facilities personnel, and stakeholders, including public officials
  • Experience arranging domestic travel for individuals and groups
  • Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills
  • Self-starter with ability to effectively handle multiple tasks
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of company information
  • High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred skills and qualifications:

  • Experience in helping to develop internal processes and organizational systems
  • Experience supporting executive level management
  • Experience arranging international travel
  • Ability to move up to 50 pounds, bend, stretch, and stand for extended periods

 Responsibilities:

  • Manage the front-desk and reception areas, serving as the first point of contact for guests, employees, job candidates, vendors, sponsors, and public officials
  • Perform general administrative tasks, such as answering and directing phone calls, handling email and files, providing virtural and in-person meeting setup, managing mailings and deliveries, and coordinating meeting space calendars
  • Keep the office clean, stocked, and organized, especially the kitchen, conference room, copy room, storage closes, and communal areas
  • Order office supplies, stock the copy room and kitchen, and ensure that equipment is operable
  • Maintain equipment and hardware inventories
  • Provide support for events internally and on-site externally, including domestic travel arrangements
  • Provide ad hoc support to staff members and departments

To apply for the office assistant position, please send your resume, cover letter, and salary expectations to [email protected].

ACT | The App Association

Policy Associate

Who we are:

ACT | The App Association represents small business application developers and connected device companies located both across the United States and around the globe. These companies create innovative solutions that introduce new efficiencies across consumer and enterprise use cases.

The App Association represents this innovative community before government policymakers, courts, and others to change policies that will enable small companies to grow, create jobs, and succeed.

Who you are:

ACT | The App Association is seeking a Policy Associate who is curious about and interested in the legal and policy issues affecting the small business technology developer community. You will help to develop and execute the App Association’s advocacy efforts on a variety of issue areas, including connected health, privacy, competition and antitrust, cybersecurity, international trade, disability access, and workforce development. You should have some experience and a strong interest in working with various U.S. government agencies, such as the Department of Commerce, the Federal Trade Commission, and the U.S. Trade Representative, as well as sector-specific agencies, such as the Department of Health and Human Services; and engaging with courts. You must be able to manage multiple projects and deadlines across diverse areas of law and policy. You will report to the App Association’s Senior Global Policy Counsel.

Requirements:

  • A proactive, collaborative, and curious approach to identifying and influencing policy and legal challenges impacting small business technology developers
  • Strong research and writing skills
  • Knowledge of and experience with U.S. legislative and federal administrative agency processes
  • Ability to interact professionally and independently with internal and external stakeholders, including public officials
  • Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills
  • Knowledge of technology policy and legal issues
  • Self-starter with the ability to effectively handle multiple projects/tasks while meeting deadlines
  • Demonstrated ability to build and foster effective relationships and networks with others
  • Graduation from an accredited law school and admission/pending admission to a state or territory bar

 Responsibilities:

  • Research and draft written advocacy positions for a variety of U.S. policymakers in Congress and across federal agencies, as well as policymakers abroad
  • Contribute to the authoring of court filings (e.g., amicus briefs)
  • Plan and execute advocacy initiatives based on App Association member experiences
  • Represent the App Association in meetings with government officials across a variety of venues, including in Congress, federal agencies, and policymakers abroad

To apply for the policy associate position, please send your resume, cover letter, and salary expectations to [email protected].

ACT | The App Association

Policy Associate, Europe

Who we are:

ACT | The App Association is a global trade association for small and medium-sized technology companies. Our members are entrepreneurs, innovators, and independent developers within the global app ecosystem that engage with verticals across every industry. We work with and for our members to promote a policy environment that rewards and inspires innovation while providing resources that help them raise capital, create jobs, and continue to build incredible technology. The App Association represents this innovative community before government policymakers, courts, and others to change policies that will enable small companies to grow, create jobs, and succeed. Our team is professional, collaborative, and effective, and we are the leading industry resource on market strategy, regulated industries, privacy, and security.

Who you are:

The App Association seeks an entrepreneurial and strategic European policy associate who is curious about and interested in the legal and policy issues affecting the small business software and internet of things industry. You will support the association’s day-to-day activities in Europe and help drive its advocacy efforts on a variety of policy issues, such as privacy, platform competition, intellectual property, and standards. You will be responsible for drafting App Association advocacy materials and policy positions in Europe for related comment and engagement opportunities, as well as supporting general strategy and advocacy activities and representing the association in public-facing events and other fora where needed. The role requires a deep understanding of the policy context in the EU, including selected Member States and the United Kingdom, of the key policy issues affecting the European digital industry, and exceptional writing skills in English. You will be part of a small dynamic international team across time zones. This position works closely with our team based in Europe and the United States. The position is based in Brussels, and the associate will partially work from home.

Responsibilities:

  • Track, monitor, analyse, and anticipate relevant policy and regulatory developments in Europe in the field of digital technology, which affects our members’ ability to innovate and grow their businesses
  • Identify opportunities for regulatory filings and comment submissions in the EU, Member States, and the UK to contribute to conversations on policies affecting the app ecosystem
  • Research and draft regulatory filings, letters, public consultation responses, position papers, and blogs and manage the internal review and final submission of written items to government authorities
  • Develop documents that explain to our members how policy issues such as security, intellectual property, competition and antitrust, privacy, and encryption apply to modern software development
  • Support the execution of advocacy initiatives and strategies as the European public policy landscape evolves across a wide range of venues and issues
  • Represent the App Association in meetings with government officials across a variety of venues, business coalitions, public events, and panels when needed
  • Engage with key policy stakeholders in Brussels, the Member States, and the UK, including trade associations, companies, and civil society
  • Assist in the organisation of policy-related briefings, meetings, and other events with the support of internal teams
  • Understand and educate stakeholders on issues affecting the small businesses innovator community in Europe
  • Help to position the App Association as a reliable expert with government, civil society, academia, and other relevant stakeholders on policy issues affecting the app ecosystem

Qualifications:

  • 2+ years of professional experience in legal, public policy, government affairs, advocacy, or political roles
  • Strong research and writing skills, experience in analysing regulation and drafting policy documents
  • Familiarity with legislative processes in the EU and possibly the UK and/or experience working with EU or United Kingdom policymakers is a plus
  • Strong knowledge and interest in technology policy issues and their interplay with small business innovators
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact professionally and independently with internal and external stakeholders
  • Ability to analyse and think strategically
  • Strong English verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail; additional languages are an asset
  • Self-starter with the ability to effectively handle multiple tasks
  • Willingness to travel to other European countries and the United States as needed
  • The ability to live and work in Belgium
  • Masters or advanced degree or equivalent experience

To apply for the policy associate position, please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected]

ACT | The App Association

Director of Global Communications

Who we are:

The App Association is a global trade association for small and medium-sized technology companies. Our members are entrepreneurs, innovators, and independent developers within the global app ecosystem that engage with verticals across every industry. We work with and for our members to promote a policy environment that rewards and inspires innovation while providing resources that help them raise capital, create jobs, and continue to build incredible technology. The App Association represents this innovative community before government policymakers, courts, and others to change policies that will enable small companies to grow, create jobs, and succeed. Our team is professional, collaborative, and effective, and we are the leading industry resource on market strategy, regulated industries, privacy, and security.

Who you are:

The App Association is seeking a dynamic director of global communications with experience in both developing and executing global communications campaigns and managing media relations, preferably working in or with technology companies. The position provides an excellent opportunity for a candidate looking for hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment. You will be primarily focused on communicating the App Association’s positions on a variety of issues on behalf of app makers across the world.

You have experience managing communications resources and will be responsible for managing our design and communications consultants, with the opportunity to build an in-house communications team. You will serve as the primary lead for global communications and marketing strategy, working with internal team members and outside vendors to ensure consistent message, brand, and tactics across all regions. In addition to media relations, you will oversee the marketing of our association through various channels, such as our website, social presence, and advertising. Our team and our members will count on you to communicate our perspectives and concerns in a way that is effective and compelling to policymakers, allied industries, and the general public.

You are proactive and creative, a problem-solver with the ability to manage and lead personnel along with multiple projects simultaneously. You have a knack for understanding what kind of stories different journalists and publications are interested in, and you will be able to present our association and initiatives in a way that fits the audience and purpose. You know when to push and when to take an alternate approach, and you have a habit of investing in long-term relationships and building trust. You will report directly to the executive director. This position is based in our Washington, D.C., office.

Qualifications:

  • 10+ years’ experience in communications and/or marketing
  • Experience leading and developing globally coordinated campaigns a plus
  • Strong verbal and written communications skills with proven attention to detail, including copyediting skills
  • Demonstrated experience successfully working with the media and maintaining relationships with reporters
  • Demonstrated experience in navigating in high-engagement situations with the media and with the general public
  • Must be a self-starter with the ability to not only work independently but also collaborate with staff at various levels
  • Demonstrated experience managing creative campaigns including social media, web presence, and digital advertising through coordination with vendors
  • Must have good time management skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while handling numerous projects and deadlines
  • Experience with media monitoring and outreach tools
  • Fluent in English and familiar with nuances of grammar and style in the EU and UK; additional language skills a plus

Responsibilities:

  • Lead communications team on outreach to media, including managing relationships with reporters, drafting of external and internal communications materials, and providing overall media strategy for all regions
  • Strategize and execute external communications plans for all regions
  • Maintain and continue to evolve branding and organizational messaging across all regions
  • Collaborate across departments to ensure communications goals and needs are met
  • Oversee project management of creative for external documents and initiatives including blogs, opinion pieces, industry reports, and policymaker briefing materials
  • Manage relationships and collaborate with outside PR firms and vendors
  • Create and execute social media campaigns including visual elements, budgets, and audience targeting
  • Write and edit content and proposals as needed
  • Pitch relevant App Association staff for speaking engagements; manage back and forth with event hosts as needed
  • Pitch relevant App Association staff for speaking engagements with media, sponsors, policymakers, and other industry stakeholders

To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and writing samples to [email protected].