Public Policy Manager, State and Local

Responsibilities

• Execute Lyft’s legislative, regulatory, and political strategy.
• Represent Lyft in all interactions with elected officials, government officials and staff.
• Track legislation relevant to Lyft at municipal and county levels.
• Work cross-functionally with Lyft senior management on developing public policy priorities.
• Work closely with Lyft’s Legal, Compliance, Communications, and Marketplace teams on developing market strategy.
• Track and respond to government inquiries and requests on policy issues.
• Partner with policymakers from across the political spectrum in the best interests of rideshare drivers and riders.
• Inform company stakeholders and lines of business on legislative and regulatory developments.
• Manage external consultants to assist with key Lyft policy priorities.
• Manage strategic relationships with external stakeholders and third party organizations based in NYC.
• Draft comments, talking points and memos for senior Lyft executives.
• Identify, cultivate and manage relationships with strategic local third party and business groups, local nonprofits and community organizations leveraging Lyft’s internal programs and product offerings.
• Develop strategic public engagement plans positioning Lyft as a “Force for Good” and reliable thought partner to city officials and third party groups in the NYC market.
• Oversee local budget and work cross-functionally with Lyft senior management on drafting plans developing public policy priorities.
• Mobilize supporters and activists to show their support during key legislative moments.
• Travel throughout the 5 boroughs of NYC.

Requirements

• 5+ years of political, government, and/or government relations experience.
• Experience directly lobbying government officials on complex issues.
• Natural connector and relationship builder.
• Exceptional strategic and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
• Proven self-starter with experience leading and winning on complex policy issues.
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and presentation).
• Attention to detail.
• Deep relationships with NYC policymakers and community organizations.
• Lyft user / believer.

Nice-to-Haves

• Deep relationships with NYC policymakers and community organizations.

Compensation and Benefits

• Expected base pay range for this position in the New York City area: $118,000 - $147,500 (not inclusive of potential equity, bonus or benefits).
• Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Mental health benefits, family building benefits, child care and pet benefits.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Discretionary paid time off for salaried team members (in addition to 12 observed holidays); 15 days PTO for hourly.
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Subsidized commuter benefits.
• Monthly Lyft credits and complimentary Lyft Pink membership.