Government Partnership Manager - Central South US

Bird; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-from-home stipend

Employer-paid healthcare

Bird ride credits

Job summary

Bird is seeking a seasoned government relations professional to grow its presence and partnerships in communities we serve. You will work directly with city staff, elected officials, and community stakeholders to align Bird’s offering with city and community goals.

Responsibilities include leading a comprehensive community engagement strategy, building relationships, organizing meetings, and supporting win-win regulations that promote responsible micromobility growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years progressive experience in government relations, transportation advocacy, sustainability, or community organizing.
• Background and/or interest in urban mobility is a plus.
• Ability to build and strengthen relationships with key community stakeholders including city officials.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with a data-driven approach.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally to meet city obligations and address local concerns.
• Ability to work with Bird’s local leaders and operations teams to improve policy.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of comprehensive community engagement strategy.
• Build strong relationships with city staff and local stakeholders to identify common ground and advance Bird’s policy goals.
• Organize and attend community meetings and outreach events.
• Support the development of win-win regulations that drive responsible growth of micromobility.
• Work with operations to ensure Bird’s service is responsive and responsible to communities.
• Own programmatic reporting and evaluation to ensure compliance.
• Data-driven approach to continuous improvement and growth of Bird’s micromobility service.

Skills

Government relations

Transportation advocacy

Sustainability

Community organizing

Urban mobility

Travel readiness

Job description

Bird launched micromobility. Now we’re shaping its future.

We’re Bird, and we’re on a mission to transform the way the world moves one ride at a time. Our products, services, and people share one common goal: to make cities more livable by empowering people and communities everywhere to move freely, discover new possibilities, and create a cleaner, more connected future. To cleaner air. To calmer streets. To cities built for people.

Who We Are

Bird is a global leader in micromobility, dedicated to shaping the future of urban movement. Our cleaner, affordable, and on-demand mobility solutions are available in over 200 cities worldwide.

We take a collaborative, community-first approach to micromobility. Bird partners closely with the cities in which it operates, leveraging our experience and safety-first technology to help them meet their shared mobility and climate goals and provide a reliable, affordable, and responsible transportation option for people who live and work there.

Our award-winning electric vehicles have empowered more than eighty-seven million rides in cities around the world and helped riders take carbon-free trips in more than 200 cities globally. And our teams are constantly pushing boundaries and challenging the status quo in pursuit of a brighter future.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for leading efforts to grow and strengthen Bird’s presence and partnerships in the communities we serve. This individual will work directly with city staff, elected, and community stakeholders to ensure alignment and collaboration between Bird’s offering and city and community goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of comprehensive community engagement strategy
• Build strong relationships with city staff and local stakeholders to identify common ground and advance Bird’s policy goals
• Organize and attend community meetings and outreach events
• Support the development of win-win regulations that drive responsible growth of micromobility as a key modeshift tool for cities
• Work closely with operations partners to ensure Bird’s service is at all times both responsive and responsible to the communities we serve
• Own programmatic reporting and evaluation to ensure compliance as well
• Data-driven approach to the continuous improvement and growth of Bird’s micromobility service

Must Haves

• 3+ years progressive experience in government relations, transportation advocacy, sustainability, or community organizing. Background and/or interest in urban mobility a plus.
• Ability to build, and/or strengthen relationships with key community stakeholders including city officials.
• Strong project management and organization, with a data-driven approach to solving problems.
• Ability to collaborate cross functionally to ensure that Bird fulfills all obligations required by the cities and ensure that the company remains responsive to local concerns as they emerge.
• Ability to build close relationships with Bird’s local General Manager(s) and local operations teams to identify, evaluate and prioritize opportunities to improve policy.
• Ability to travel up to 50%

Why Bird Matters

Every time you hop on a Bird, you’re helping build a more livable city. We focus on four core pillars that reflect the impact of every ride:

• Freedom: We're the bridge that connects you to every experience—simple, convenient, and stress-free. We give you the freedom to move without limits.
• Exploration: We turn everyday trips into memorable experiences, sparking discovery and wonder as you connect with the world around you.
• Community: Taking a Bird is an act of citizenship. We create a sense of belonging and unity, knowing that the richer our communities become, the richer our lives become.
• Sustainability: Our electric vehicles reduce gas-powered car usage and lower carbon emissions. We enable responsible choices, creating tangible impact and driving progress toward a cleaner future.

Culture at Bird

We're an ambitious, smart, and open-minded team that is passionate about our mission. Each day is unlike the last, as we’re constantly moving forward, challenging each other, and working together to create the future of micro-mobility.

Perks Up!

We want you to succeed and thrive here, so we offer a few sweet perks:

• Plenty of time off to relax and recharge, plus a wellness resource to help you wind down.
• A work-from-home stipend.
• An employer-paid healthcare package.
• Of course, Bird ride credits to get you where you need to be!

Bird is the world

Bird stands for a culture of inclusion. We celebrate different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives —encouraging everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. We have a diverse environment that empowers our team to feel comfortable when they voice their opinions.

For these reasons and more, Bird is a proud equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome everyone regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetics, and we are dedicated to providing an inclusive, open, and diverse work environment.

Sound like a place you’d like to work? Sweet. Let’s chat.

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Pay Range Disclosure: Bird offers competitive pay and benefits packages. The base salary range/hourly rate that Bird currently reasonably expects to pay for this role is included below. However, actual compensation may vary upon a number of factors such as experience, knowledge, skill level, skill sets, or the city in which work is performed. Accordingly, under certain circumstances, it is possible that a candidate’s actual compensation may be above or below this range. Some roles may also be entitled to receive other forms of compensation such as bonus, variable pay, and equity, and you will be eligible for paid time off, health and welfare benefits, and retirement benefits pursuant to the Company’s policies.

Pay Range: $90,000—$110,000 USD