Public Policy Manager, State and Local

Responsibilities

• Execute Lyft’s legislative, regulatory, and political strategy.
• Represent Lyft in all interactions with electeds, 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

Experience: 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.

Natural connector and relationship builder.

Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and presentation).

- You know how to tell a good story and advocate your position.

Attention to detail.

Deep relationships with NYC policymakers and community organizations.

Qualifications

Lyft user / believer.

Skills

Experience directly lobbying government officials on complex issues.

Natural connector and relationship builder.

Benefits

• Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options with additional programs available when enrolled.
• Mental health benefits.
• Family building benefits.
• Child care and pet benefits.
• 401(k) plan with company match to help save for your future.
• In addition to 12 observed holidays, salaried team members have discretionary paid time off, hourly team members have 15 days paid time off.
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible.
• Subsidized commuter benefits.
• Monthly Lyft credits and complimentary Lyft Pink membership.

Pay

The expected base pay range for this position in the New York City area is $118,000 - $147,500, not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits.

Schedule

This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule — Team Members will be expected to work in the office 3 days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.