Manager, Campaigns & Political Giving

Responsibilities

Strategic Campaign Development & Management

• Design and implement political campaigns using rider and driver activation, earned, owned, and paid media, coalitions, and third-party partners.
• Develop campaign plans with goals, timelines, budgets, and messaging.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration across Policy, Communications, Legal, Product, Marketing, and other internal teams.
• Represent the company on industry policy coalitions and build third-party support.
• Oversee campaign execution and adherence to timelines and budgets.
• Advise on political strategy, messaging, and tactics.

Political Giving Strategy & PAC Operations

• Develop short- and long-term political contribution strategy with policy leadership.
• Set strategy for federal and state PACs, including growth targets and fundraising initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to expand political influence and relationships with elected officials and organizations.
• Provide briefings, impact analysis, and strategic recommendations to leadership.
• Ensure compliance with campaign finance law across federal, state, and local jurisdictions.
• Manage external counsel relationships and establish compliance processes.
• Lead quarterly state and local political giving cycles, including planning, budgeting, approvals, execution, and tracking.

Requirements

• At least five years of experience in political campaigns, legislative advocacy, PAC activities, corporate political affairs, or related fields.
• Expertise in campaign finance law and compliance.
• Experience building and scaling corporate PAC programs and political giving operations.
• Strong understanding of political strategy, project management, budget management, and compliance.
• Experience managing relationships with elected officials, political committees, and fundraising networks.
• Experience leading complex political campaigns and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strategic planning skills and ability to translate political intelligence into actionable strategies.
• Excellent project management, communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder relationship skills.
• Political acumen and advocacy expertise.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base pay range: $118,000–$147,500 for the Washington, D.C. area, excluding potential equity, bonus, and benefits.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Mental health, family building, child care, and pet benefits.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Subsidized commuter benefits.
• Monthly Lyft credits and complimentary Lyft Pink membership.