Director, Public Affairs

Compensation
$176K – $242K • Offers Equity
Where you fall within the compensation range is based on how you demonstrate the attributes and competencies required for the role. We mostly reserve the upper half of our compensation bands for internal growth. During your call with one of our recruiters, they can further clarify the salary range and our total compensation.

Who is Flock?

Flock Safety is an all-in-one technology solution to eliminate crime and keep communities safe. Our intelligent platform combines the power of communities at scale—including cities, businesses, schools, and law enforcement agencies—to shape a safer future together. Our full-service, maintenance-free technology solution is trusted by communities across the country to help solve and deter crime in the pursuit of safer communities for everyone.

Our holistic public safety platform is comprehensive and intelligent, providing the actionable evidence needed to solve, deter, and reduce crime across neighborhoods, schools, businesses, and entire cities. Without compromising transparency or privacy, we are turning unbiased data into objective answers.

Flock strives to offer a career-defining experience where you can also make an impact on your community. While safety is a serious business, we are a supportive team that is optimizing the remote experience to create strong and fulfilling relationships even when we are physically apart. Our group of hard-working employees thrive in a positive and inclusive environment, where a bias towards action is rewarded.

We have raised over $500M in venture capital from investors including Tiger Global, Andreessen Horowitz, Matrix Partners, Meritech Capital Partners, and Initialized Capital. Now surpassing a $5.5B valuation, Flock is scaling intentionally and seeking the best and brightest to help us meet our goal of reducing crime in the United States by 25% in the next three years.

The Opportunity

Director of Public Affairs

We are seeking a Director of Public Affairs to play a critical role in shaping and enhancing Flock Safety’s reputation as a thought leader and product innovator in the safety technology space. Reporting to the Senior Director of Government Affairs, this role will focus on building credibility with key stakeholders across government, nonprofits, and the private sector to elevate Flock’s profile and advance our public policy priorities through strategic partnerships, conferences, media opportunities, and advocacy initiatives.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and skilled communicator who thrives in complex landscapes, excels at relationship-building, and is passionate about amplifying Flock Safety’s mission and impact.

Stakeholder Engagement and Advocacy

• Identify, engage, and maintain relationships with associations, civic groups, think tanks, corporate allies, and government entities at the federal, state, and local levels.
• Cultivate partnerships with organizations aligned with Flock’s mission to support advocacy efforts and help advance our mission to shape a safer future.
• Leverage national partnerships to drive local advocacy efforts, such as engaging grassroots/grasstops organizations to support legislative initiatives.
• Activate third-party voices to advocate for Flock’s mission during strategic moments.

Strategic Collaboration and Leadership

• Lead a team of Public Affairs Managers, engaging with communities, local government partners, and third parties across the country.
• Partner with the Government Relations (GR) team to align partnership and innovative complex campaign strategies with legislative objectives and municipal priorities.
• Work closely with commercial and public sector teams to identify opportunities for partnerships and external affairs to support market expansion goals, with an early emphasis on major municipalities.

Thought Leadership

• Partner closely with our Communications team to develop and execute earned media opportunities, including event coverage (e.g., legislative hearings, conference keynotes) and thought leadership pieces such as op-eds in local outlets and trade publications.
• Represent Flock Safety at conferences, roundtables, and private events to enhance the company’s credibility and voice in public safety and technology innovation.

Cross-Functional Alignment

• Collaborate with GR, communications, sales, and marketing teams to ensure cohesive messaging and integration of partnership activities.
• Align public affairs initiatives with broader organizational goals to maximize impact and visibility.

First 90 Days

First 30 Days

• Review current sales processes, ride along with current reps, assess the team’s strengths and opportunities, and achieve “cannot fail” pipeline and revenue targets.

First 60 Days

• Continue to achieve “cannot fail” targets while getting more involved in your team’s top deals. Develop the talent profile and hire for your team, and help new hires succeed with their own development plans.

90 Days & Beyond

• Fill open headcount for your team, and complete planning items like OKRs, hiring plans, etc. for the next quarter. You should be the DRI on multiple company-level OKRs and have successfully delivered company-level projects.

The Skill Set

• Extensive experience as an organizer and political strategist, with a proven track record in national political campaigns, agency, or corporate organizing experience.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills with the ability to engage a diverse range of stakeholders and serve as a trusted representative for Flock.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience with campaign management and public speaking.
• Proven success in people, team, and consultant management.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to align initiatives with organizational priorities and navigate complex landscapes.
• Track record of representing organizations at high-profile events and fostering credibility through thought leadership.
• Experience with public procurement or partnering directly with the government.

The Interview Process

1. First Chat – Recruiter conversation about background, role, and company.
2. Hiring Manager Interview – In-depth discussion on role and expectations.
3. Technical Assessment – Skill-based evaluation relevant to the role.
4. Panel Interview – Meet team members and cross-functional partners.
5. Executive Review – Final interview with leadership.

The Perks

• Salary & Equity: $176,000 – $240,000 base salary plus stock options.
• Flexible PTO: Unlimited, plus 11 company holidays.
• Health Benefits: Fully-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
• Family Leave: 12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave.
• Fertility & Family Benefits: $50,000 lifetime max for adoption, surrogacy, or fertility expenses.
• Mental Health Support: Spring Health therapy, coaching, and digital tools.
• Caregiver Support: Partnered with Cariloop for employee caregiving assistance.
• Tax Advisory: 1:1 sessions with Equity Tax Advisors.
• ERGs: Women of Flock, Flock Proud, and Melanin Motion.
• WFH Stipend: $150/month.
• Productivity Stipend: $250/year for self-improvement tools.
• Home Office Stipend: $750 one-time setup support.
• Pet Insurance: Provided through Pumpkin.

Flock is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, email us at [email protected].

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