External Affairs Associate

After applying, please email madsbtcpolicy.org with your resume, the name of the position you are applying for, and a brief statement about your interest in working with BPI. Key Responsibilities The External Affairs Associate will support BPI's strategic programs and events, helping to establish BPI's physical presence in Washington, D.C. and expand our influence through high-impact events and partnerships. ‍ Support execution of BPI's flagship Bitcoin Policy Summit Organize small group dinners and invite-only roundtables with key stakeholders Assist in planning co-branded events with think tanks, human rights groups, and tech organizations Support coordination of BPI happy hours and networking events Manage logistics for policy briefings and panel discussions Maintain relationship database and track engagement metrics Support strategic partnership development Assist with donor and VIP event coordination Qualifications 2 years of experience in events, external affairs, or program management Experience organizing policy-focused events in Washington, D.C. Experience managing large (200 person) events such as a summit ( preferred ) Strong project management and organizational skills (required) Proficiency with event management and CRM tools Based in Washington, D.C. or willing to relocate (required) Desired Attributes Detail-oriented with strong follow-through Proactive, self-starter, “scrappy” Focused on solving problems, and reacts well to changing plans Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Understanding of Washington, D.C. policy community Interest in Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, and financial technology