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About the Role
Lead Starbucks federal advocacy strategy and represent the company before key federal agencies and officials. This role is responsible for shaping policy outcomes, advancing business priorities, and strengthening Starbucks position as a trusted and credible voice in Washington D.C.
Responsibilities
- Lead federal strategy developing and executing an integrated strategy aligned to enterprise priorities and policy goals.
- Represent Starbucks with stakeholders to shape policy outcomes that support the business.
- Advise senior leaders on political, legislative, and regulatory developments and implications for the company.
- Cultivate high-impact relationships with industry groups, policy experts and coalitions.
- Identify emerging policy trends and develop proactive strategies to advance Starbucks interests.
- Develop and deliver clear advocacy materials, including executive briefings, policy memos, talking points, and legislative updates that translate complex policy developments into business implications and recommendations.
- Partner across business teams to align on positions and advocacy strategies.
- Oversee trade associations, coalitions, and external consultants to maximize impact.
- Ensure advocacy activity is conducted in alignment with lobbying, ethics, disclosure, and political compliance requirements.
- Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to team members and contribute to building a high-performing government affairs function.
Requirements
- Seven or more years of experience in federal government affairs or related roles.
- Industry experience in food & beverage, retail or related industries.
- Proven experience developing and leading advocacy strategies and executing successful Government Affairs programs.
- Deep understanding of federal legislative and regulatory processes and experience influencing policy on complex, high-impact issues.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Practiced facilitator with excellent interpersonal and analytical skills.
- Ability to work well independently and with others.
- Self-starter with excellent judgement and high integrity.
- Exceptional strategic thinking, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Skills
- Federal advocacy strategy
- Stakeholder representation
- Policy outcome shaping
- Business priority advancement
- Government affairs
- Legislative and regulatory processes
- Policy influence
- Written and verbal communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Analytical skills
- Strategic thinking
- Stakeholder management
Location
- Washington D.C.
Work Type
- Onsite (four days a week)
Experience Level
- Director
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree preferred in political science, public policy, communications or a related field.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits.
- Short-term and long-term disability.
- Paid parental leave.
- Family expansion reimbursement.
- Paid vacation.
- Sick time.
- Eight paid holidays.
- Two personal days per year.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
- Discounted company stock program (S.I.P.).
- Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock).
- Incentivized emergency savings.
- Financial well-being tools.
- 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan.
- Student loan management resources.
- Access to other educational opportunities.
- Backup care.
- DACA reimbursement.
About the Company
- Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company, one that celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but also brought a feeling of connection.
- Known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.
Equal Opportunity
- Starbucks Coffee Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
- Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.
- Starbucks Coffee Company is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at applicantaccommodation@starbucks.com or 1(888) 611-2258.