Government Relations Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Assist in the execution of legislative campaigns at the state and county levels across various states.

• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes in targeted states and cities, identifying risks and opportunities for leadership.

• Establish and nurture relationships with local officials, staff members, and coalition partners.

• Oversee and coordinate daily operations with local lobbyists and consultants.

• Prepare talking points, one-pagers, testimonies, and briefing documents.

• Represent Obvio at city council meetings, county hearings, and community/stakeholder events.

• Aid in coalition-building by engaging local advocates, safety organizations, and community stakeholders.

• Keep track of bill statuses, relationship contacts, and campaign timelines.

• Collaborate closely with the Head of Government Relations to convert strategy into actionable results.

⛳️ Requirements

• 5-8 years of experience in state or local government relations, public affairs, campaigns, or a related area.

• Direct experience in supporting or executing a state or local legislative campaign.

• Strong understanding of the processes involved in state legislatures and county/city governments.

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

• Highly organized, capable of managing multiple states, relationships, and timelines at once.

• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced startup setting.

• Willingness to travel to target states/cities as necessary.

• Genuine passion for public safety and road safety policy.

• Prior experience with a public affairs or government relations consulting firm (preferred).

• Established relationships with state legislators, county officials, or advocacy organizations in targeted markets (preferred).

• Experience in polling, message testing, or public communications campaigns (preferred).

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation.

• Early-stage equity.

• Significant ownership in a dynamic startup environment.

• Opportunities to engage in work that contributes to saving lives and enhancing road safety.