Public Policy Manager, California

airbnb, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Travel Credits

Bonus eligibility

Equity options

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Public Policy Manager to lead impactful policy campaigns in Sacramento. This role involves developing and executing government relations strategies, engaging with stakeholders, and ensuring that policy objectives align with business priorities. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in policy issues, a knack for building relationships, and a passion for advocacy. Join a dynamic team that values creativity and innovation while making a significant difference in the community. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are driven by results, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in policy issues, particularly in tourism and accommodation.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement legislative and public policy objectives.
• Maintain relationships with local, regional, and national legislative offices.
• Monitor and track legislation and regulatory matters.

Skills

Policy Analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million hosts who have welcomed over 2 billion guest arrivals in almost every country across the globe. Every day, hosts offer unique stays and experiences that make it possible for guests to connect with communities in a more authentic way.

The Community you will join:

Airbnb’s Public Policy campaign team exists to further the interests of our community of hosts and guests with politicians, regulators, opinion leaders and others who shape the political and regulatory context for our business, helping them to understand the significant social and economic contributions of our platform. Across the North America (“NAMER”) region, US and Canada specifically, we are engaged in hundreds of local conversations and negotiations with governments big and small. We engage governments at local, state, provincial and national levels directly and also use innovative advocacy and partnership strategies that actively involve our community and stakeholders in making the case for fair, progressive home sharing rules.

The Difference You Will Make:

The main role of the Public Policy Manager is to ensure the conception and execution of successful policy campaigns in their assigned region. In coordination with the Public Policy Lead, the Public Policy Manager will draft, develop and execute integrated government relations, communications, stakeholder engagement and mobilization plans and projects to achieve key policy objectives.

As a Public Policy Manager, you must be meticulously organized, detail- and solutions-oriented. You are also able to see the big picture and prioritize projects strategically when needed, while understanding how to synthesize legislation, information and data that should be escalated to leadership. You should have a strong independent work ethic and excellent communication skills, and an ability to take big ideas and translate them into policy with a positive and creative outlook. The ability to develop and maintain good and strong relationships with key internal functions and stakeholders in the region and globally within Airbnb will be highly valued.

A Typical Day:

• Develop and implement Airbnb’s legislative and public policy objectives; including helping determine advocacy priorities, positions, and strategies.
• Review legislative language, draft comments, and research issues to provide analysis and critical thinking on legislation affecting Airbnb’s priorities.
• Maintain relationships with an extensive network of contacts in local, regional, and national legislative, executive, and administrative offices, as well as with allied groups and coalition partners.
• Represent Airbnb in meetings with government and elected officials, as well as industry associations, Airbnb hosts, and other stakeholders.
• Manage consultants and agencies to support campaign plans.
• Ensure progress is reported accurately and regularly, and roadblocks flagged in a timely fashion.
• Work closely with cross functional partners to make sure that policy plans fit with business priorities.
• Monitor and track legislation and regulatory matters as directed.
• Support as needed to help implement Airbnb’s legislative and public policy activities.

Your Expertise:

• 8+ years experience working with policy issues in a 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.

Your Location:

Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant will need to be based in Sacramento, California to be able to conduct their work. Currently, employees can not be located in: Alaska, North Dakota, and Mississippi. This list is continuously being updated, please check back with us if the state you live in is on the exclusion list.

Our Commitment To Inclusion & Belonging:

Airbnb is committed to working with the broadest talent pool possible. We believe diverse ideas foster innovation and engagement, and allow us to attract creatively-led people, and to develop the best products, services and solutions. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

We strive to also provide a disability inclusive application and interview process. If you are a candidate with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in order to submit an application, please contact us at: [e-mail]. Please include your full name, the role you’re applying for and the accommodation necessary to assist you with the recruiting process.

We ask that you only reach out to us if you are a candidate whose disability prevents you from being able to complete our online application.

How We'll Take Care of You:

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for bonus, equity, benefits, and Employee Travel Credits.