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About the Role
Lyft is seeking an experienced Public Policy Manager to manage local-level policy efforts in California, working directly with elected officials, policymakers, and stakeholders to address regulatory and legislative issues critical to the company.
Responsibilities
- Execute legislative, regulatory, and political strategy across major local markets in California, focusing on San Francisco/Bay Area, Los Angeles/Greater Los Angeles, and San Diego.
- Identify, cultivate, and manage relationships with strategic local third-party and business groups, nonprofits, and community organizations.
- Travel to attend local community and industry events.
- Collaborate with business, communications, and marketing teams to highlight partnerships, capture key moments, strategize event engagement, and leverage relationships for business opportunities.
- Represent Lyft in interactions with elected officials, government agencies, and business groups, including drafting testimony and attending political events.
- Track municipal and county legislation relevant to Lyft and inform company stakeholders of developments.
- Develop strategic public engagement plans to position Lyft as a “Force for Good” and reliable thought partner.
- Oversee local budget and collaborate with senior management on public policy priorities.
- Mobilize supporters and activists during key legislative moments and ballot measures.
- Align market strategies with regulatory and legislative developments by collaborating with Legal, Compliance, Communications, Campaigns, Social Impact, and Operations teams.
- Manage external consultants to support key Lyft policy priorities.
- Draft comments, talking points, and memos for senior executives.
- Track and respond to business group and government inquiries on policy issues.
Requirements
- 5+ years of political and/or government affairs experience.
- Experience directly lobbying elected officials and/or government officials on complex regulatory issues.
- Strong understanding of municipal and county policymaking.
- 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.
- Natural connector and relationship builder.
- Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation).
- Existing relationships and ability to create deep relationships with local policymakers.
- Experience managing and collaborating with external consultants and lobbyists.
- Strong understanding of municipal policymaking.
- Knowledge of transportation and mobility policy.
- Willingness to travel across multiple markets as needed.
- Experience planning and executing stakeholder-facing events, including community engagement initiatives.
- Lyft user / believer.
Skills
- Public Policy
- Government Affairs
- Lobbying
- Stakeholder Management
- Relationship Building
- Strategic Planning
- Problem-Solving
- Communication
- Presentation
- Transportation Policy
- Mobility Policy
Location
- San Francisco, CA
Work Type
- Hybrid
- In-office (3 days per week)
- Remote (up to 4 weeks per year)
Experience Level
- Experienced
Salary/Compensations
- $118,000 - $147,500
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 (salaried)
- 15 days paid time off (hourly)
- 18 weeks of paid parental leave
- Subsidized commuter benefits
- Monthly Lyft credits
- Complimentary Lyft Pink membership
About the Company
- Lyft's purpose is to serve and connect.
- Lyft aims to cultivate a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive.
Equal Opportunity
- Lyft is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace that fosters belonging.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law.
- We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.