Government Affairs Manager II, Midwest and Central Region

The role

This role leads state and local government affairs in the midwest United States. The person will establish relationships with policymakers and execute legislative and regulatory strategies to support business growth.

What you will do

• Establish relationships with key policymakers and influential state and local government-oriented stakeholders across the midwest and central region.
• Educate policymakers on the value of Instacart's business and the ecommerce landscape.
• Craft and execute legislative, regulatory and political strategies.
• Prepare hearings, regulatory proceedings and testimony in-person, virtually, or in writing.
• Represent Instacart in midwestern and central region trade associations and industry coalitions.
• Build third party political, advocacy and industry allies.
• Create state and local policy solutions and advocacy campaigns with internal partners.
• Educate cross-functional stakeholders on legislation and regulatory matters.
• Report new policy developments through weekly reports and other internal materials.
• Manage annual budgets and external consultants.

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of state or local government, policy or corporate government relations experience
• Established policymaker relationships
• Ability to confidently interact with elected officials and executives
• Deep understanding of state and local lawmaking and regulatory processes
• Strategic thinker with polished oral and written presentation skills
• Ability to thrive under pressure and balance long and short-term priorities
• Resourceful and entrepreneurial with a bias towards action
• Willing to travel frequently
• Collaborative with a positive, can-do attitude

Nice to have

• Expertise in labor/workforce, ecommerce or tech policy
• Experience with Slack

Benefits

• Highly market-competitive compensation and benefits

About the company

Instacart is a Flex First team that provides an essential service for grocery and household goods delivery. The company believes everyone should have access to the food they love.