Government Partnership Manager - West

Bird; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Work-from-home stipend

Healthcare package

Bird ride credits

Job summary

Bird in Los Angeles is seeking a policy and government relations professional to grow Bird’s presence in cities and align with community goals. You will work with city staff, elected officials, and stakeholders to drive responsible micromobility policy and partnerships.

The role emphasizes building relationships, managing projects, and using data to improve outcomes. Travel up to 30% is required; salary range is $120,000–$140,000 with a comprehensive benefits package and Bird ride credits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years progressive experience in government relations or transportation advocacy.
• Ability to build relationships with city officials and key community stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills with a data-driven approach to problem solving.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally to ensure city obligations are met and concerns addressed.
• Ability to work with Bird’s local teams to identify and prioritize policy opportunities.
• Ability to travel up to 30%.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Relationship building

Project management

Data-driven

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Job description

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

We’re Bird, and we’re on a mission totransform 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 theirshared 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 thaneighty-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, electeds, and community stakeholders to ensure alignment and collaboration between Bird’s offering and city and community goals.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with city staff and local stakeholders to identify common ground and advance Bird’s policy goals.
• Lead development and implementation of comprehensive community engagement strategy
• Organize and attend community meetings and 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, 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 30%
• Applicants must be authorized to work without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work visa sponsorship.

Our budgeted salary range for this position is between $120,000 USD to $140,000 USD

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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Location: Los Angeles, California, United States.