Public Policy Manager, Southeast & Gulf

airbnb, Inc.; New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Atlanta (LA, LA, GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Travel credits

Benefits

Job summary

Airbnb, Inc. in New Orleans is seeking a Manager, Public Policy to lead policy campaigns across the Southeast & Gulf.

You will develop and execute government relations plans and coordinate with cross-functional teams to advance priority objectives. The role requires deep policy experience, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-moving environment with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience working with policy issues in a relevant business, political, governmental, legislative or regulatory context.
• 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.
• Extremely creative; entrepreneurial approach and proactive.
• Excellent communicator with great presentation and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Airbnb’s legislative and public policy objectives; determine advocacy priorities, positions, and strategies.
• Review legislative language, draft comments, and research issues to provide analysis on legislation.
• Maintain relationships with local, regional, and national officials, allied groups, and coalitions.
• Represent Airbnb in meetings with government officials, industry associations, hosts, and stakeholders.
• Represent Airbnb at public speaking engagements as directed by the Head of Public Policy.
• Manage consultants and agencies to support campaign plans.
• Ensure progress is reported accurately and roadblocks are flagged timely.
• Work with cross-functional partners to align policy plans with business priorities.
• Monitor and track legislation and regulatory matters as directed.
• Support implementation of Airbnb’s legislative and public policy activities.

Skills

Policy experience

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Project management

Job description

Airbnb, Inc. in New Orleans is seeking a Manager, Public Policy to lead policy campaigns across the Southeast & Gulf.

You will develop and execute government relations plans and coordinate with cross-functional teams to advance priority objectives. The role requires deep policy experience, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-moving environment with travel as needed.