Public Policy Manager - Strategy & Advocacy

Starbucks Corp.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with employer match

Tuition coverage

Job summary

Starbucks Coffee Company is seeking a Public Policy Manager to help shape the company’s positions on policy issues that affect our partners and operations. You will monitor developments, coordinate research, and translate policy activity into clear updates for internal teams.

You will work with government affairs and cross-functional partners to ensure Starbucks speaks with a trusted, constructive voice in policy conversations and to advance advocacy efforts responsibly.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience in government affairs, public policy, or related roles.
• Experience managing projects with multiple internal and external stakeholders, including timelines and reporting tools.
• Strong writing and editing skills, with experience drafting policy materials and briefings.
• Working knowledge of legislative and regulatory processes and the ability to monitor, organize, analyze, and communicate policy developments.
• Self-starter with excellent judgment and high integrity.

Responsibilities

• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments that may impact Starbucks partners or operations; prepare clear summaries and updates.
• Conduct policy research and identify trends, risks, and opportunities; organize findings into practical insights.
• Maintain relationships with trade associations, coalitions, policy experts, external advisors, and other partners; coordinate meetings and follow-ups.
• Draft and support advocacy materials, including briefing documents, policy memos, talking points, testimony, letters, and updates.
• Partner with business teams to align on policy positions, messaging, and engagement strategies.
• Support advocacy activity in alignment with lobbying, ethics, disclosure, and political compliance requirements.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Project management

Stakeholder management

Independent work

Judgment & integrity

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Starbucks Coffee Company is seeking a Public Policy Manager to help shape the company’s positions on policy issues that affect our partners and operations. You will monitor developments, coordinate research, and translate policy activity into clear updates for internal teams.

You will work with government affairs and cross-functional partners to ensure Starbucks speaks with a trusted, constructive voice in policy conversations and to advance advocacy efforts responsibly.