California Public Policy Manager — Advocate & Campaigns

airbnb, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

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Job summary

Airbnb is seeking a Public Policy Manager based in Sacramento to lead policy campaigns across NAMER, partnering with government, industry, hosts and guests. You will synthesize legislation, manage multi-stakeholder efforts and translate complex issues into actionable policy plans.

You will drive advocacy priorities, build relationships with officials and coalitions, and coordinate cross-functional teams to align policy with business goals.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience working with policy issues in a relevant business, political, governmental, legislative or regulatory context such as tourism and accommodation business, e-commerce / internet / platform regulation, housing and landlord/tenant law, or tax issues.
• Ability to quickly get up to speed on complex technical and regulatory issues.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously and navigate complex matrix organization with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; planning, memo-writing and budgeting/basic accounting skills with proficiency in major computer applications.
• Extremely creative; takes an entrepreneurial approach to the work with a proven track record of being proactive.
• Highly results-driven and strives to find the most efficient way to do things without sacrificing a high quality of work and/or results.
• Excellent communicator with great presentation and writing skills.
• Acute attention to detail; extremely organized and able to help keep others organized.
• Strong work ethic, and exhibits professionalism, courtesy and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to exercise judgment and maintain confidentiality.
• Flexible with the ability to remain poised under pressure; adapts to situations as they arise.
• Embraces change and challenges with a positive and solutions-oriented approach.
• Self-starter with a sense of humor and the ability to thrive in a fast moving and sometimes stressful environment; ability to resolve complex and unfamiliar problems in a timely and efficient manner.
• Passion for home-sharing and the mission of the company.
• Leadership skills and experience in managing other people and developing teams will be nice to have.
• Willingness to travel regularly within the assigned region.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Airbnb’s legislative and public policy objectives; including helping determine advocacy priorities, positions, and strategies.
• Review legislative language, draft comments, and research issues to provide analysis and critical thinking on legislation affecting Airbnb’s priorities.
• Maintain relationships with an extensive network of contacts in local, regional, and national legislative, executive, and administrative offices, as well as with allied groups and coalition partners.
• Represent Airbnb in meetings with government and elected officials, as well as industry associations, Airbnb hosts, and other stakeholders.
• Manage consultants and agencies to support campaign plans.
• Ensure progress is reported accurately and regularly, and roadblocks flagged in a timely fashion.
• Work closely with cross functional partners to make sure that policy plans fit with business priorities.
• Monitor and track legislation and regulatory matters as directed.
• Support as needed to help implement Airbnb’s legislative and public policy activities.

Job description

Airbnb is seeking a Public Policy Manager based in Sacramento to lead policy campaigns across NAMER, partnering with government, industry, hosts and guests. You will synthesize legislation, manage multi-stakeholder efforts and translate complex issues into actionable policy plans.

You will drive advocacy priorities, build relationships with officials and coalitions, and coordinate cross-functional teams to align policy with business goals.