Public Policy Manager, State & Local (CA)

The role

This person will manage state-level policy efforts in California and local level efforts in Sacramento. They will work with elected officials, policymakers, and key stakeholders to align business needs with policy landscapes.

What you will do

• Develop and execute legislative, regulatory, and political strategy at the state level and support at the local level in Sacramento
• Identify, cultivate and manage relationships with strategic third party and business groups, nonprofits and community organizations
• Work with business, communications and marketing teams to highlight Lyft partnerships and strategize engagement
• Represent Lyft in interactions with elected officials, government agencies, staff, and business groups
• Draft and provide testimony in legislative and regulatory hearings
• Track legislation relevant to Lyft and inform company stakeholders
• Develop strategic public engagement plans
• Oversee statewide budget and work with senior management on public policy priorities
• Mobilize supporters and activists for legislative moments and/or ballot measures
• Manage external consultants to assist with key Lyft policy priorities

Required qualifications

• 5-8 years of political and/or government affairs experience in California
• Experience directly lobbying elected officials and/or government officials on complex public policy issues in California
• Strong understanding of state-level, county, and municipal policymaking
• Exceptional strategic and problem-solving skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and demanding environment
• Proven self-starter with experience leading and winning on complex policy issues
• Natural connector and relationship builder
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation)
• Deep relationships with state and local policymakers
• Experience managing and collaborating with external consultants and lobbyists
• Knowledge of transportation, mobility, technology, autonomous vehicle, gig economy, and future of work policy
• Willingness to travel as needed

Nice to have

• Experience directly negotiating, developing relationships and interacting with organized labor
• Lyft user / believer

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Mental health benefits
• Family building benefits
• Child care and pet benefits
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Discretionary paid time off for salaried team members
• 15 days paid time off for hourly team members
• 12 observed holidays
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave
• Subsidized commuter benefits
• Monthly Lyft credits
• Complimentary Lyft Pink membership

About the company

Lyft aims to serve and connect by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive.