Location: Remote
Date Posted: 05/26/2024
### Welcome to the Forefront of Transformational Change
At SOULCHI, we are driven by a vision that blends virtues-based leadership, conscious growth, and a commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. As an equity-based startup team member, you’re not just joining a team; you’re embarking on a journey to shape a more harmonious and sustainable world. We believe that true progress stems from the fusion of innovation and values, and that’s exactly what you’ll find here – a dynamic environment where your talents will thrive, your ideas will flourish, and your impact will resonate far beyond. Join us in rewriting the narrative of leadership and making a lasting difference that echoes through generations.
### Role Overview
As the Director of Public Affairs, you will be crucial in shaping and communicating SOULCHI’s public policy agenda, managing relationships with key stakeholders, and enhancing our reputation through strategic communication efforts. This position requires a strategic thinker with excellent communication skills, a deep understanding of public policy, and the ability to influence and engage a wide range of audiences.
### Responsibilities
#### Policy Analysis and Advocacy
– Monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory developments at the local, state, and federal levels.
– Develop and implement strategies to influence public policy in alignment with SOULCHI’s objectives.
– Prepare position papers, policy briefs, and testimony for legislative hearings.
– Advocate on behalf of the company to government officials, industry groups, and other stakeholders.
#### Stakeholder Engagement
– Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials, industry associations, community leaders, and advocacy groups.
– Represent SOULCHI at public forums, industry events, and meetings with stakeholders.
– Coordinate and manage stakeholder outreach initiatives to foster positive relationships and support for SOULCHI’s objectives.
#### Communication and Media Relations
– Develop and implement comprehensive communication strategies to promote SOULCHI’s public policy positions and enhance its reputation.
– Serve as the primary spokesperson for public affairs issues, responding to media inquiries and managing media relationships.
– Craft and distribute press releases, op-eds, and other communication materials.
– Oversee the development of content for SOULCHI’s website, social media, and other digital platforms related to public affairs.
#### Internal Collaboration
– Work closely with the senior leadership team to align public affairs strategies with overall business objectives.
– Collaborate with other departments, such as marketing, legal, and operations, to ensure a cohesive approach to public affairs and communication efforts.
– Provide guidance and training to employees on public affairs issues and media relations.
### Qualifications
– (Preferred but not required) Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Communications, or a related field.
– (Highly desirable) Master’s degree.
– Minimum of 5 years of experience in public affairs, government relations, or a related field.
– Proven track record of successful policy advocacy and stakeholder engagement.
– Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
– Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex policy issues.
– Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
– Experience in media relations and a solid understanding of the media landscape.
– Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and implement comprehensive public affairs strategies.
### Equity-Based Compensation Opportunity
As part of the SOULCHI team, you’ll take part in our equity-based compensation model, aligning your success with the success of our business. After much research, we have found the fairest equity model for a startup. We use the Slicing Pie model.
– **First Phase:** Equity-based only, which we are currently in. Equity calculations move dynamically based on your fair market rate and actual number of hours worked.
– **Second Phase:** Happens at the break-even point. The equity freezes at each member’s current earned percentage, and compensation switches to salary + benefits. Your equity percentage gets paid out annually as part of the profit-sharing.
This is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to own a piece of the future. We request you only apply for this position if you believe an equity-based model is the perfect fit for you. A more detailed explanation from the professor who created the model can be found here: [Slicing Pie Model](#).
We understand the importance of work-life balance and recognize that each individual has unique scheduling needs. As such, we offer flexibility in working hours for the Director of Public Affairs role, with the opportunity to work anywhere between 15 to 40 hours per week, depending on the candidate’s availability and suitability for the role.
### Thank You
Thank you for considering SOULCHI as your future employer.
### How to Apply
To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your alignment with our mission and the value you can bring to our team. Join our passionate team and be part of a transformative journey to spread virtues, create social impact, and contribute to a more loving and peaceful world. Together, we can harness the power of technology to bring the truth of oneness to the center of societies worldwide.
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