Senior Manager, Public Policy, Pacific Northwest

Candidate; Washington; On-site; USD 168,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbnb’s Public Policy team seeks to engage policymakers to explain Airbnb’s social and economic impact, and to promote fair, progressive home-sharing rules. The role covers local and state negotiations, coalition building, and strategic advocacy across a broad regional network.

Based in Oregon or Washington, the position involves leading campaigns, influencing policy developments, and representing Airbnb to government and stakeholders while collaborating with internal teams and consultants.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in direct legislative lobbying and public policy.
• Experience in government relations at local/state levels.
• Ability to understand complex regulatory issues quickly.
• Ability to manage multiple projects within a matrix organization.
• Entrepreneurial approach with a proven track record.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking to solve problems promptly.
• Results-driven with focus on high-quality outcomes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with keen attention to detail.
• Professionalism and confidentiality in all dealings.
• Positive, solution-oriented mindset and self-starter attitude.
• Passionate about Airbnb and the sharing economy.
• Willingness to travel regularly.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop public policy campaigns to mitigate risk and promote growth.
• Develop and execute policy strategy influencing host eligibility and platform regulations.
• Represent Airbnb in meetings with government officials and stakeholders.
• Develop communications and stakeholder engagement strategies; build relationships with officials.
• Research and articulate Airbnb positions on ordinances and bills at local/state levels.
• Collaborate with internal partners and manage local consultants.
• Monitor legislation and local issues with pan-regional implications.
• Report progress and flag roadblocks in a timely fashion.

Skills

Legislative lobbying

Public policy advocacy

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Strategic thinking

Travel readiness

Entrepreneurial mindset

Team collaboration

Professionalism

Problem solving

Detail orientation

Public speaking

Job description

The Community You Will Join:

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 Difference You Will Make:

Airbnb’s Public Policy team aims to work closely with politicians, regulators, and the broader public to introduce them to Airbnb, highlight the significant social and economic contribution our business makes to local areas and its residents, and showcase best practices from around the world. We want policymakers to understand the regulatory challenges that affect our community and find models that are good for cities and our thriving local communities.

Across the region, we are engaged in well over a hundred local conversations and negotiations with governments big and small, and our skilled colleagues and network of activists across the region engage not only governments at local, regional and national levels directly but also use innovative advocacy strategies that actively involve our community in making the case for fair, progressive home sharing rules, and innovative approaches to local experiences.

A Typical Day:

• Lead and develop public policy campaigns aimed at mitigating risks, promoting growth and advancing Airbnb and our host’s interests.
• Lead, develop and execute the public policy strategy, concentrating mainly on influencing the development of policy and regulations impacting host eligibility and the platform throughout the assigned region.
• Represent Airbnb in associations, meetings, and events with government, elected officials and other stakeholders, in order to help advance the company’s advocacy initiatives
• Develop communications, local stakeholder engagement strategy and partnership programs; establish new and maintain existing relationships with an extensive network of contacts, including government officials.
• Research, analyze, distill and synthesize ordinances and bills and effectively articulate Airbnb’s positions to policymakers at both the local and state levels of government. Must also be able to effectively advocate and influence multiple external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal cross-functional partners.
• Manage local consultants and agencies to support policy efforts.
• Monitor and analyze legislation and regulation and local issues that may have pan-regional implications.
• Ensures progress is reported regularly, and roadblocks flagged in a timely fashion.

Your Expertise:

• At least 10+ years experience with direct legislative lobbying and working in public policy in a political, governmental, consulting or regulatory context
• Experience in direct government relations and public policy advocacy at the local and state levels of government.
• Ability to quickly get up to speed on complex technical and regulatory issues
• Ability to manage multiple projects and navigate a complex matrix organization with multiple stakeholders
• Extremely creative; takes an entrepreneurial approach to the work with proven track record
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; ability to resolve complex and unfamiliar problems in a timely manner
• 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
• Embraces 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
• Passionate about Airbnb and the collaborative economy
• Willingness to travel regularly

Your Location:

Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant will need to be based in Oregon or Washington state to be able to conduct their work. If your position is employed by another Airbnb entity, your recruiter will inform you what states you are eligible to work from.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Airbnb values diversity & belonging and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All individuals seeking employment at Airbnb are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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.

Pay Range$168,000—$207,000 USD

Reasonable Accommodations:

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance, or an accommodation, please let your recruiter know once you are contacted about a role.