Government Relations Manager - Northeast

The role

The Government Relations Manager will drive the adoption of school bus safety solutions in the Northeast. This person will develop strategic government relations plans and build relationships with municipal and state-level stakeholders.

What you will do

• Develop and execute strategic government relations plans within the Northeast.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with mayors, city councilors, and municipal officials.
• Build and maintain relationships with school superintendents, boards, and transportation directors.
• Build and maintain relationships with court staff, prosecutors, and law enforcement agencies.
• Build and maintain relationships with state legislators and their staff.
• Advocate for legislative and regulatory changes for AI-powered school bus safety technology.
• Conduct research and analysis on relevant legislation, regulations, and policy issues.
• Represent BusPatrol at public hearings, conferences, and other relevant events.
• Develop and implement grassroots campaigns to raise awareness of school bus safety issues.
• Collaborate with internal Sales, Marketing, and Legal teams.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required
• 3-5 years of experience in government relations, public affairs, or a related field
• Proven experience working with elected officials at the municipal and/or state level
• Strong understanding of the legislative and regulatory processes in the Northeast
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with diverse stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Passion for public safety and a commitment to making a positive impact on children's lives

Nice to have

• Political Science, Public Policy, or a related field major is preferred
• Master’s degree is preferred
• Experience working with school districts, law enforcement agencies, or other relevant stakeholders is a strong plus
• Experience working on school safety or transportation issues
• Experience with lobbying and grassroots advocacy campaigns
• Experience working with technology companies
• Experience working with numerous municipality stakeholders on public policy initiatives in the North east united states

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Comprehensive personal time off, including volunteering and birthday days off
• An opportunity to help build a company dedicated to children’s safety
• The chance to join an innovative and dedicated team
• The occasion to participate in BusPatrol’s culture of safety, learning, and teamwork

About the company

BusPatrol is a technology company with a public safety mission that brings AI, machine learning and IoT safety tech solutions to school buses across North America.