Regional Public Affairs Lead [AQ-11511]

About the role

Aquent is partnering with an innovative client at the forefront of reinventing personal transportation. This company offers a once-in-a-century opportunity to shape an entirely new industry, fostering a creative and collaborative environment where impactful ideas thrive. As a vital member of this pioneering team, you will play a direct role in integrating cutting-edge technology into communities, influencing market development and community acceptance to bring a revolutionary service to the public.

In this pivotal public affairs role, you will craft and execute strategies that build trust, foster strong relationships, and pave the way for a revolutionary transportation service. Your work will directly impact market development, community acceptance, and the overall success of bringing this innovative solution to the public.

Responsibilities

• Develop regional public affairs strategies across a diverse portfolio of markets, assessing community conditions and political landscapes to tailor engagement approaches at every stage of market development.
• Collaborate with in-market consultants to devise comprehensive market plans and drive their successful execution to achieve strategic goals.
• Cultivate and sustain robust relationships with senior community stakeholders, including civic leaders, neighborhood associations, coalition partners, and influential non-elected individuals within assigned markets.
• Contribute to powermapping initiatives in coordination with internal teams and consultants, identifying key advocates and strategic opportunities within regions.
• Help oversee the conceptualization and implementation of impactful community activations and events, ensuring each initiative supports market-specific objectives.
• Identify, nurture, and mobilize local advocates who will champion the mission and vision of the client.
• Work seamlessly across internal teams, including policy, operations, and communications, to align community engagement efforts with business priorities and regulatory timelines.
• Provide regular, insightful intelligence briefs to management, covering community sentiment, political shifts, and emerging risks or opportunities across the region.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred with 8 to 10 years of experience in public affairs, government relations, community organizing, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience supporting and coordinating effectively with external consultants or agencies, as well as navigating complex cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional political and community instincts, with a proven track record of operating within intricate, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Strong ability to work autonomously across multiple markets while maintaining alignment and coordination with a central team.
• Highly persuasive communication skills, enabling confident representation in community meetings, civic hearings, and high-level stakeholder discussions.
• Experience within technology, transportation, or other highly regulated industries.
• Ability to travel up to 75%.

Benefits

Eligible talent through Aquent Talent gain access to:

• Subsidized health, vision, and dental plans.
• Paid sick leave.
• Retirement plans with a company match.
• Free online training through Aquent Gymnasium.