Public Policy Lead — Southeast & Gulf

United States Digital Space LLC; New Orleans, Baton Rouge (LA, LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Public Policy Manager to lead integrated government relations and advocacy campaigns in NAMER, focusing on hosts and guests through the company’s policy initiatives. You will draft and execute plans, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and manage external consultants.

The role demands strong organizational skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to translate legislation into actionable policy.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in policy issues in relevant business, political, governmental, legislative or regulatory context such as tourism and accommodation business, e-commerce / internet / platform regulation, housing and landlord/tenant law, or tax issues.
• Ability to quickly get up to speed on complex technical and regulatory issues.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously and navigate complex matrix organization with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; planning, memo-writing and budgeting/basic accounting skills with proficiency in major computer applications.
• Extremely creative; takes an entrepreneurial approach to the work with a proven track
• Record of being proactive.
• Highly results-driven and strives to find the most efficient way to do things without sacrificing a high quality of work and/or results.
• Excellent communicator with great presentation and writing skills
• Acute attention to detail; extremely organized and able to help keep others organized.
• Strong work ethic, and exhibits professionalism, courtesy and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to exercise judgment and maintain confidentiality.
• Flexible with the ability to remain poised under pressure; adapts to situations as they arise.
• Embraces change and challenges with a positive and solutions-oriented approach.
• Self-starter with a sense of humor and the ability to thrive in a fast moving and sometimes stressful environment; ability to resolve complex and unfamiliar problems in a timely and efficient manner.
• Passion for home-sharing and the mission of the company.
• Leadership skills and experience in managing other people and developing teams will be nice to have.
• Willingness to travel regularly within the assigned region.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integrated government relations, communications, stakeholder engagement and mobilization plans to achieve policy objectives.
• Draft, develop and execute campaign plans coordinating with the Public Policy Lead.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Represent the company in meetings with government officials, industry associations and partners.
• Represent the company at public speaking engagements as directed by the Head of Public Policy.
• Manage consultants and agencies to support campaign plans.
• Monitor progress, flag roadblocks and report results.
• Ensure policy plans align with business priorities.
• Travel within the NAMER region to advance objectives.

Skills

Policy experience

Regulatory affairs

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Project management

Communication skills

Leadership

Travel flexibility

Attention to detail

Entrepreneurial mindset

Tools

MS Office suite

Budgeting software

Job description

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Public Policy Manager to lead integrated government relations and advocacy campaigns in NAMER, focusing on hosts and guests through the company’s policy initiatives. You will draft and execute plans, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and manage external consultants.

The role demands strong organizational skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to translate legislation into actionable policy.