Public Policy Manager – State & Local

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

📋 Description

• Formulate and implement Lyft’s legislative, regulatory, and political strategy at the state level, while offering support at the local level, primarily in Sacramento (SMF).

• Identify, nurture, and oversee relationships with key third-party and business groups, nonprofits, and community organizations.

• Travel frequently to attend community, industry, political, and fundraising events as required.

• Collaborate with business, communications, and marketing teams on Lyft partnerships, events, and business opportunities.

• Act as a representative of Lyft with elected officials, governmental agencies, staff, and business groups.

• Prepare and present testimony at legislative and regulatory hearings.

• Monitor legislation and keep company stakeholders and business lines informed about legislative and regulatory changes.

• Create public engagement strategies that position Lyft as a “Force for Good” and a thought partner to state officials and third-party organizations.

• Manage the statewide budget and work with senior management to establish public policy priorities.

• Mobilize supporters and activists during crucial legislative periods and ballot measures.

• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Communications, Campaigns, Social Impact, and Operations teams.

• Develop expertise in Lyft’s public policy priorities.

• Supervise external consultants.

• Draft comments, talking points, and memos for senior executives.

• Track and address inquiries and policy requests from business groups and government entities.

⛳️ Requirements

• 5-8 years of experience in political and/or government affairs within California.

• Proven experience lobbying elected and/or government officials on intricate public policy matters in California.

• Strong comprehension of policymaking at the state, county, and municipal levels.

• Outstanding strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.

• Capability to excel in a fast-paced and demanding work environment.

• Demonstrated self-starter with a history of leading and succeeding on complex policy issues.

• Natural ability to connect with others and build relationships.

• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.

• Well-established relationships with state and local policymakers.

• Experience in managing and collaborating with external consultants and lobbyists.

• Knowledge of transportation, mobility, technology, autonomous vehicles, gig economy, and future of work policies.

• Willingness to travel as necessary.

• Experience in planning and executing events that engage stakeholders, including community engagement initiatives.

• Experience in negotiating directly and building relationships with organized labor is a plus.

• Lyft user and advocate.

• Candidates must reside in the Sacramento metro area.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options, with additional programs available upon enrollment.

• Mental health support benefits.

• Family building assistance.

• Child care and pet care benefits.

• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions to aid in future savings.

• 12 recognized holidays.

• Discretionary paid time off for salaried employees.

• 18 weeks of paid parental leave for biological, adoptive, and foster parents.

• Subsidized commuter benefits.

• Monthly Lyft credits and a complimentary Lyft Pink membership.