Growth Strategy Associate

Evolv Technology

Building stakeholder relationships for modern safety technology adoption at Evolv, which enhances public space safety through technology.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeWaltham • District of Columbia, Massachusetts, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $102,000 - $166,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop a deep understanding of Evolv's mission, customers, and impact across key markets including education, healthcare, entertainment, and public venues.
Build familiarity with the stakeholder landscape influencing safety technology adoption, including associations, research organizations, public-sector entities, and community leaders.
Establish relationships with internal partners across Growth, Marketing, Sales, Product, Legal, and Customer Success.
Begin evaluating opportunities to strengthen Evolv's presence and credibility within priority stakeholder communities.
Develop a stakeholder engagement strategy focused on the organizations, associations, and influencers that shape safety conversations across priority sectors.
Build relationships with key external stakeholders and identify opportunities for strategic partnerships, thought leadership, and industry engagement.
Help develop evidence-based messaging and supporting materials that communicate Evolv's impact and value to diverse audiences.
Partner with internal teams to identify emerging trends, stakeholder needs, and opportunities to support responsible adoption of modern safety technology.
Establish Evolv as a trusted and engaged participant within key public safety, education, healthcare, and security communities.
Develop and maintain meaningful relationships with priority associations, research institutions, public-sector organizations, and industry influencers.
Help create opportunities for Evolv to contribute to important conversations through partnerships, conferences, research initiatives, and thought leadership efforts.
Support the development of evidence-based proof points that strengthen customer confidence and accelerate adoption across key markets.
Identify and advance strategic initiatives and partnerships that contribute to Evolv's long-term growth and market leadership.
Build trusted relationships with associations, public-sector organizations, academic institutions, research partners, and other influential stakeholders that shape conversations around safety and security.
Develop and execute stakeholder engagement strategies that strengthen Evolv's visibility, credibility, and influence across priority markets.
Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships that support awareness, adoption, and validation of Evolv's solutions.
Represent Evolv in external forums, industry events, conferences, working groups, and stakeholder discussions as appropriate.
Help advance the responsible adoption of modern safety technology by identifying opportunities to engage key stakeholders, thought leaders, and organizations.
Monitor emerging public policy, funding, industry, and stakeholder trends and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
Support the development of public-facing initiatives, thought leadership efforts, and engagement strategies that reinforce Evolv's position as a trusted leader in public safety.
Partner closely with Legal and Compliance to ensure external engagement activities align with company policies and regulatory requirements.
Work cross-functionally with Growth, Marketing, Sales, Product, and Customer Success teams to gather customer insights and develop evidence-based proof points that demonstrate Evolv's impact.
Support relationships with research organizations and third-party partners to advance independent validation, studies, and other initiatives that strengthen market confidence.
Help identify and communicate customer outcomes related to safety, operational efficiency, visitor experience, and other key measures of success.
Identify emerging opportunities across education, healthcare, public venues, and other markets that could accelerate adoption and support long-term growth.
Partner with internal leaders to evaluate new initiatives, stakeholder relationships, and ecosystem opportunities that strengthen Evolv's market position.
Contribute to strategic projects that help expand awareness, credibility, and adoption of Evolv's solutions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of experience in public affairs, external affairs, stakeholder engagement, strategic partnerships, community engagement, public-sector relations, or a related field.
Demonstrated success building trusted relationships with external stakeholders, such as associations, public-sector organizations, nonprofits, academic institutions, research partners, or community groups.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop clear messaging, briefing materials, stakeholder communications, and executive-ready updates.
Experience navigating complex, multi-stakeholder environments that require diplomacy, sound judgment, and the ability to influence without formal authority.
Ability to translate stakeholder insights, market dynamics, and emerging trends into actionable recommendations and engagement strategies.
High integrity, discretion, and professionalism when operating in sensitive or externally visible environments.
Experience in public safety, education, healthcare, violence prevention, emergency management, resilience, government, or other mission-driven sectors.
Experience working with industry associations, standards organizations, research institutions, advocacy groups, or public-sector partners.
Familiarity with public policy, funding environments, regulatory considerations, or public-sector decision-making.
Experience supporting thought leadership, coalition-building, strategic partnerships, or public-facing initiatives.
Comfort operating in a fast-moving, high-growth environment where priorities may evolve and the path forward is not always fully defined.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity as part of your total compensation package
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
A 401(k) plan (and 2% company match)
Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)- take the time you need to recharge, with manager approval and business needs in mind
Quarterly stipend for perks and benefits that matter most to you
Tuition reimbursement to support your ongoing learning and development
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Soft Skills

relationship buildingcommunication skillsdiplomacysound judgmentinfluence without authorityintegritydiscretionprofessionalismstrategic thinkingadaptability