Public Policy Advisor

Starbucks Corp.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Tuition coverage

Job summary

Starbucks Corp. is seeking an experienced advisor in Public Policy Leaders to advance policy work on workforce, benefits, economic development, and related issues impacting partners and communities.

The role supports policy strategy development, translates complex developments into actionable business recommendations, and helps Starbucks engage as a trusted voice in policy conversations.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in public policy, government affairs, legislative affairs, or related roles.
• Industry experience in food & beverage, retail, or related industries.
• Knowledge of legislative and regulatory processes at federal, state, or local level.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; facilitation and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integrated policy strategies.
• Monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory developments affecting business operations.
• Identify policy trends, risks, and opportunities; prepare insights and decision-ready materials.
• Build and maintain relationships with trade associations, coalitions, policy experts, and external advisors.
• Coordinate with third-party partners to gather insights and mobilize external support for policy priorities.
• Create advocacy materials including executive briefings, policy memos, talking points, testimony, and letters.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align policy positions and engagement strategies.
• Ensure advocacy activities comply with lobbying, ethics, disclosure, and political compliance requirements.

Skills

Public policy

Government affairs

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Independent work

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Education

Bachelor’s degree in political science/public policy/communications or related field

Job description

Now Brewing – advisor, Public Policy Leaders! #tobeapartner

At Starbucks, we’re committed to being a different kind of company—one that not only celebrates coffee and connection, but also thoughtfully engages in the policy issues that shape our business and the communities we serve.

As advisor, public policy, you will help advance Starbucks public policy and advocacy work on workforce, benefits, economic development, and related issues that impact our partners, our business, and the communities we serve. This role supports the development and execution of policy strategies aligned to enterprise priorities, translates complex policy developments into clear business implications and recommendations, and helps ensure Starbucks shows up as a trusted, constructive voice in policy conversations.

As a public policy advisor, you will…

• Support the development and execution of integrated policy strategies.
• Monitor, analyze, and communicate legislative and regulatory developments that may impact business operations or long-term policy priorities.
• Identify emerging policy trends, risks, and opportunities; develop clear insights, recommendations, and decision-ready materials for leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with trade associations, coalitions, policy experts, and external advisors to help advance policy priorities.
• Coordinate with third-party partners to gather insights, develop shared advocacy approaches, and mobilize external support for policy priorities.
• Develop clear advocacy materials, including executive briefings, policy memos, talking points, testimony, comment letters, and legislative updates.
• Partner across business teams to align on policy positions and engagement strategies.
• Conduct advocacy activity in alignment with lobbying, ethics, disclosure, and political compliance requirements.

We’dloveto hear from people with:

• Five or more years of experience in public policy, government affairs, legislative affairs, or related roles, preferably with experience in workforce, economic development, or related policy issues.
• Industry experience in food & beverage, retail, or related industries.
• Knowledge of legislative and regulatory processes at the federal, state, or local level, with experience engaging policymakers or external stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Practiced facilitator with strong interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Ability to work well independently and with others.
• Self-starter with excellent judgment and high integrity.
• 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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Starbucks Coffee Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicantswill receive considerationfor employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, orprotectedveteran status,or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances. Starbucks Coffee Company is committed to offering reasonableaccommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail] or 1(888) 611-2258.