California Public Policy Manager — Remote

Lyft; Sacramento (CA); Remote; USD 132,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Mental health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Lyft is seeking an experienced Public Policy Manager to join our Policy Team. Based remotely in Sacramento, this role will lead state- and local-level policy efforts in California, collaborating with elected officials, regulators, and stakeholders to align Lyft's business needs with policy developments.

Responsibilities include developing legislative strategies, building relationships with partners, presenting testimony, and coordinating with Legal, Communications, and Operations to advance

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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Lyft’s legislative, regulatory, and political strategy at the state level and provide support at the local level mainly in Sacramento (SMF).
• Identify, cultivate and manage relationships with strategic third party and business groups, nonprofits and community organizations leveraging Lyft’s internal programs and product offerings.
• Work closely with business, communications and marketing teams to highlight Lyft partnerships and leverage relationships for business opportunities.
• Represent Lyft in interactions with elected officials, government agencies, staff, and business groups, including drafting and providing testimony in legislative and regulatory hearings.

Skills

Political experience (CA)

Lobbying experience

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Lyft is seeking an experienced Public Policy Manager to join our Policy Team. Based remotely in Sacramento, this role will lead state- and local-level policy efforts in California, collaborating with elected officials, regulators, and stakeholders to align Lyft's business needs with policy developments.

Responsibilities include developing legislative strategies, building relationships with partners, presenting testimony, and coordinating with Legal, Communications, and Operations to advance