As a Government Relations Executive, you'll oversee state partnerships to secure funding and contracts, expanding access to mental health services for millions of students.
Join Cartwheel to help tackle the student mental health crisis.
Kids spend most of their days in the classroom. And teachers and staff, who play a vital role in their development, are often the first to notice when something is off. But with 1 in 5 young people struggling with mental health, schools are getting crushed by a downward spiral in student crises and staff burnout.
With large increases in state and federal funding for healthcare innovation, schools are reimagining what mental health support can look like for their students, staff, and families.
Cartwheel is an early-stage startup building technology-enabled mental health services that put schools at the center. We see our role as supporting both families and the on-campus school staff who see kids every day. This means:
Kids shouldn't just aspire to get out of bed and drag themselves to class. They should be able to experience joy. They deserve to envision and build a life they’re excited to live. If you join Cartwheel, you’ll help make this vision a reality for millions of students across the country. We’re backed by top investors including Menlo Ventures, General Catalyst, Reach Capital, and A Street Ventures, and we're looking for mission-driven teammates to join our team.
LOCATION: Remote (US) with ability to travel 2x a month including weekly during peak seasons (e.g., legislative session).
TERRITORY: Preference for South, Great Plains, or Mountain West homebase.
COMPENSATION: $150,000–$185,000 base + variable compensation
START DATE: May 2026
In 3 years, Cartwheel has grown to serve more than 325 school systems in 16 states, making us the nation’s largest mental health provider that collaborates with schools. As state and federal leaders invest billions of dollars in youth mental health, we are supplementing our district-level sales motion with statewide partnerships with Governors’ offices, state legislators, education departments, and health agencies. As a Government Relations Executive, you’ll own a portfolio of 5-10 states and manage new sales, expansions, and renewals of government business in those states, helping Cartwheel serve hundreds of thousands more students and families.
Own the strategy and execution for 5-10 states
Build and steward relationships with state leaders
Drive operational rigor and collaboration
Our hope is that Cartwheel will be your best career decision! In addition to tackling one of the biggest challenges of our time, at a company well-positioned to do so, you’ll have:
Cartwheel is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diverse backgrounds and perspectives and an inclusive work environment. We're committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability status, or veteran status.
We participate in E-Verify. Please be prepared to provide acceptable documentation to verify your identity and work authorization
Note: Please do not contact our Care, Provider, or Patient Services lines regarding job postings or application status. These teams support our patients and families and are not involved in the hiring process. For all recruitment-related questions, please email [email protected].
Equity Compensation
Meaningful equity ownership stake in Cartwheel
Health Insurance
Generous PPO medical, vision, and dental coverage
401K with employer match
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
Unlimited/flexible PTO plus federal holidays
Cartwheel builds innovative mental health programs designed specifically for children, placing schools at the heart of support systems. We partner with school staff to provide technology-enabled services that enhance mental well-being, aiming to improve outcomes for students across numerous districts.
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