Backed by Sequoia and Menlo.
About the role
Peregrine is seeking a Community Engagement Lead to build and lead the function responsible for how we engage the communities we serve and drive success in the civic arena. As Peregrine’s technology is adopted by state and local governments, decisions about deployment can play out through public hearings, council votes, community conversations, and high-visibility civic debates. This role ensures Peregrine and our government partners are prepared to navigate those moments with credibility, transparency, and trust.
What they're looking for
- 8+ years of experience navigating local or state political environments, public affairs, government relations, campaigns, or community engagement
- Deep understanding of how civic decisions are made and how initiatives move through city halls, public hearings, and local government processes
- Proven ability to build coalitions, navigate high-stakes public conversations, and move complex initiatives toward successful outcomes
- Strong relationships and working familiarity with community organizations, elected officials, government leaders, or other civic stakeholders
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex or technical concepts into clear, compelling narratives
- High-agency, entrepreneurial operator who is comfortable building from scratch and working across functions in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
More about this role
Backed by leading Silicon Valley investors, Peregrine helps public safety organizations, state and local and governments, federal agencies , and private-sector institutions address society’s challenges with unprecedented speed and accuracy. Our AI-enabled platform turns siloed and disconnected data into operational intelligence — instantly surfacing mission-critical information to empower better, faster decisions that improve outcomes at every touchpoint. Today Peregrine supports hundreds of customers across 30+ states and two countries, serving more than 125 million people — and we’re amplifying our impact as we expand into the enterprise and internationally.
Peregrine is seeking a Community Engagement Lead to build and lead the function responsible for how we engage the communities we serve and drive success in the civic arena.
As Peregrine’s technology is adopted by state and local governments, decisions about deployment can play out through public hearings, council votes, community conversations, and high-visibility civic debates. This role ensures Peregrine and our government partners are prepared to navigate those moments with credibility, transparency, and trust.
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