Director of Government Relations & Policy, US & Canada
Tools for Humanity is a technology company building products for humans in the age of AI.
Maintainer signals as of 9/2/2026
About Tools for Humanity
Tools for Humanity develops hardware, software, and services connected to World, described as an open-source real-human network. Its products include the Orb for privacy-focused proof-of-human verification, World App for World ID access, digital asset management, wallet functionality, transactions, and Mini Apps, and World Spaces for verification, community programming, and events. The company serves end users and organizations seeking to integrate World infrastructure into their projects.
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About the Role
Lead and implement government affairs and public policy strategy across the US and Canada. Cultivate relationships with federal and state officials, trade associations, and industry partners; coordinate advocacy with legal and communications; manage external consultants and government-facing engagements; and keep senior leaders informed about the political and regulatory landscape.
Requirements
- Proven track record in US public affairs and public policy development
- Minimum 10+ years of experience in policy settings
- Experience identifying and engaging stakeholders at federal and state levels
- Strong commercial awareness and diplomatic judgment
- Demonstrated relationship building with senior leaders
- Ability to translate complex digital concepts into policy recommendations
- Pragmatic decision making under ambiguity and urgency
- Experience managing multiple policy initiatives simultaneously
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Stellar judgment
- Deep understanding of digital identity, data privacy, and associated policies
- Track record of driving compliant projects in complex regulatory environments
- Established relationships with government officials and digital policy stakeholders
- Knowledge of public affairs, media landscapes, and digital/social media strategies across various geographies
Responsibilities
- Report to the Chief Policy Officer
- Ensure legal and regulatory compliance in policy activities
- Develop and implement government affairs and public policy strategy
- Cultivate relationships with federal and state government officials
- Oversee government and consultancy relationships
- Engage with digital trade associations and industry partners
- Lead outreach to federal and state digital governance organizations
- Coordinate advocacy priorities with Legal and Communications
- Develop policy positions, stakeholder maps, and advocacy action plans
- Support country-level advocacy strategies and related initiatives
- Inform senior executives about political and policy developments
Benefits
- Open and collaborative office space in downtown San Francisco
- Unlimited PTO
- Monthly phone reimbursement or company device
- Daily DoorDash credit for in-office meals
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401k with employer match
- Competitive long term incentive package
- Mental health benefits
- Life insurance
- Commuter benefits
- Professional development stipend