Lyft is looking for an experienced Public Policy Manager to join our Policy Team! Based in Nashville, TN this position will lead our policy efforts in TN,TX, KY, MO, AR, KS, and OK. This stellar public policy and government affairs expert will craft Lyft's policy priorities, and work directly with elected officials, policymakers, and key stakeholders at all levels of government. They will be dealing with a range of legislative and regulatory issues that are critical to the company. Come join the exciting ride!
Responsibilities:- Partner with policymakers from across the political spectrum in the best interests of rideshare drivers and riders
- Develop and execute Lyft's legislative, regulatory, and political strategy in the MId-South and Southwest U.S. (Arkansas, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas)
- Represent Lyft in all interactions with electeds, government officials, staff, and community stakeholders
- Track legislation relevant to Lyft at state, county, and municipal 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
- 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 the relevant states
- Draft comments, talking points and memos for senior Lyft executives
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
- 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 state and local policymakers, and community organizations
- Lyft user / believer
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
Lyft highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule following the establishment of a Lyft office in Nashville - Team Members will be expected to work in the office 3 days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Lyft considers working in the office at least 3 days per week to be an essential function of this hybrid role. Additionally, hybrid roles have the flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year. #Hybrid
The expected base pay range for this position in the Nashville area is $96,760 - $120,950, not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.
