Senior Manager, Public Policy

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Oregon, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Oversee and cultivate public policy initiatives aimed at reducing risks, fostering growth, and promoting the interests of Airbnb and its hosts.

• Design, implement, and drive a public policy strategy geared towards shaping policies and regulations that impact host eligibility and the platform.

• Act as a representative for Airbnb in various associations, meetings, and events involving government representatives, elected officials, and other stakeholders.

• Create communication strategies, engage local stakeholders, and develop partnership programs.

• Build and sustain relationships with government representatives and other relevant contacts.

• Conduct research, analyze, summarize, and interpret ordinances and bills while clearly articulating Airbnb's positions to local and state policymakers.

• Advocate for and influence a diverse range of external stakeholders.

• Work collaboratively with internal cross-functional teams.

• Oversee local consultants and agencies that support policy initiatives.

• Track and analyze legislation, regulations, and local issues with implications across multiple regions.

• Provide regular progress updates and promptly identify any roadblocks.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in direct legislative lobbying and public policy within a political, governmental, consulting, or regulatory framework.

• Proven experience in direct government relations and public policy advocacy at both local and state levels.

• Capability to swiftly understand complex technical and regulatory matters.

• Proficiency in managing multiple projects and navigating a complex matrix organization with various stakeholders.

• Demonstrated success with an entrepreneurial mindset in professional endeavors.

• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities; adept at resolving complex and unfamiliar issues promptly.

• Results-oriented mindset.

• Exceptional communication, presentation, and writing skills.

• High degree of attention to detail; well-organized.

• Strong work ethic, professionalism, courtesy, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.

• Positive, solution-focused attitude.

• Self-motivated individual capable of thriving in a fast-paced and sometimes high-pressure environment.

• Passionate about Airbnb and the collaborative economy.

• Willingness to travel frequently.

• Candidate must reside in Oregon or Washington state.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for bonuses.

• Opportunity for equity participation.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Employee travel credits.

• Reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.