Government Affairs and Public Policy Advisor

Starbucks; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid parental leave

Vacation and holidays

401(k) with employer match

Stock program (Bean Stock)

Tuition coverage via Starbucks College

Backup care

DACA reimbursement

Job summary

Starbucks is seeking a government affairs advisor to shape and execute strategy for the West region, with a focus on California. You will build relationships with policymakers, provide policy analysis, and advise across internal teams on regulatory actions to protect and grow the brand.

Based in Sacramento, you will travel regionally up to 40% and lead engagement with state and local officials, coordinating with federal and global teams to drive policy priorities forward.

Qualifications

• Five or more years’ experience working in federal, state or local government affairs.
• Experience in Sacramento or the West region preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead engagement strategy for the West region with focus on California.
• Build relationships with elected officials and policy influencers.
• Provide thoughtful policy analysis and guidance to the business.
• Advise on regulatory actions and ensure cross-functional compliance.
• Coordinate with federal and global government affairs teams.
• Manage outside consultants as needed.

Skills

Government affairs

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in political science or public policy

Job description

Now Brewing – advisor, West region government affairs and public policy! #tobeapartner

Location: Sacramento

From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company—one that celebrates coffee and human connection, while striving to do business in ways that are thoughtful, responsible, and grounded in service to others. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this purpose and are driven to protect and grow a brand that matters to millions of people around the world.

In this role, you will shape and execute Starbucks government affairs strategy and represent Starbucks before state and local governments in the West region. This position will be responsible for building strong relationships with policymakers and stakeholders and providing insightful policy and government analysis to the business on key policy and regulatory issues impacting the company.

As a government affairs advisor, you will…

• In partnership with the Government Affairs and Public Policy team, develop and lead engagement strategy for the West region with particular focus on California.
• Build key relationships with elected officials and policy influencers across the region.
• Provide thoughtful analysis of public policy and related community relations, sharing political insights and advice.
• Provide internal cross-functional leadership to advise on compliance of legislative and regulatory actions.
• Collaborate with federal and global government affairs teams to coordinate initiatives or activities where policy and government affairs priorities intersect.
• Manage outside consultants as needed.

We’dloveto hear from people with:

• Five or more years’ experience working in federal, state or local government affairs, preferably in Sacramento or the West region.
• Industry experience in food & beverage, retail or related industries.
• Experience executing successful Government Affairs programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Practiced facilitator with excellent interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Knowledge and experience working with policymakers across state and local government.
• Ability to work well independently and with others.
• Self-starter with excellent judgement and high integrity.
• Willing to travel regionally up to 40% of the time for business purposes.
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred in political science, public policy, communications or a related field.

As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire*, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools.Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities.You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement.Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com.

*If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above.For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above.

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

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