Greenhouse ·
full-timeState And Local Affairs Lead, West
Anthropic · Remote-Friendly, United States
Education
- Level: Bachelor's degree
Key Skills
Notes
['Remote-friendly', 'Travel required']
Experience required
Fresher-friendly, up to 2 yrsAbout the Role We are looking for a State and Local Affairs Lead to engage with state and local governments in the Western United States, advancing AI policy, legislation, and regulation. Responsibilities Serve as Anthropic's lead for state and local government affairs across many Western states. Build and maintain relationships with state legislators, governors' offices, attorneys general, and local officials. Track state and local legislation and regulatory proceedings affecting AI. Represent Anthropic at legislative hearings, regional events, and public forums. Work with Communications to develop messaging for policy campaigns. Manage outside advisors and registered lobbyists. Coordinate with policy, communications, legal, and executive teams. Requirements Align with Anthropic's mission and have experience in state and local government affairs, political strategy, or legislative work. Demonstrated track record of political strategy and execution. Strong relationship‑building, communication, and analytical skills. Eligibility Internship position; open to candidates with no prior professional experience.
Skills for this role
| Role | State And Local Affairs Lead, West |
|---|---|
| Company | Anthropic |
| Location | Remote-Friendly, United States |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Posted | 2026-09-28 |
| Deadline | Rolling |
Typical process for this type of role
A general guide — the exact steps for this specific listing may vary; check the original posting for details.
- 1ApplicationSubmit your resume through the apply link.
- 2ScreeningRecruiter reviews your background against the role.
- 3AssessmentA technical test, assignment, or coding round, depending on the role.
- 4Interview(s)One or more rounds with the hiring team.
- 5OfferOffer letter with compensation and start date.
Before you apply
0/4State And Local Affairs Lead, West at Anthropic: frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for the State And Local Affairs Lead, West role at Anthropic?
- The listing asks for Bachelor's degree; 0-2 years of experience.
- What skills does the State And Local Affairs Lead, West role require?
- The listing highlights Political Strategy, Legislative Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Public Speaking, Policy Development, Communication, Lobbying. Show each of these in a project or past role on your resume.
- What is the salary for this role?
- Anthropic has not stated compensation in the listing. Check the original posting or ask during the application process.
- Is the State And Local Affairs Lead, West position remote, hybrid or onsite?
- The listing marks this role as remote, with Remote-Friendly, United States as the location.
- What is the application deadline?
- Anthropic has not listed a fixed deadline, so apply early in case the opening is filled.
- How do I apply for the State And Local Affairs Lead, West role?
- Use the Apply button on this page. It opens the original listing on job-boards.greenhouse.io, where you submit your application with the company.
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