The opportunity
At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive.
What you'll do
Develop and execute Lyft’s legislative, regulatory, and political strategy at: the state level and provide support at the local level mainly in Sacramento (SMF)
Identify, cultivate and manage relationships with strategic third party and: business groups, nonprofits and community organizations leveraging Lyft’s internal programs and product offerings, in key markets. Regularly travel to attend community and industry events as needed.
Work closely with business, communications and marketing teams to highlight: relevant Lyft partnerships, capture key moments, strategize Lyft’s engagement with large events and leverage relationships for business opportunities.
Represent Lyft in interactions with elected officials, government agencies,: staff, and business groups, including drafting and providing testimony in legislative and regulatory hearings and regularly traveling to attend political events and fundraisers as needed.
Track legislation relevant to Lyft and inform company stakeholders and lines: of business on legislative and regulatory developments.
Develop strategic public engagement plans positioning Lyft as a “Force for: Good” and reliable thought partner to state officials and third party groups in key markets, while identifying other markets where Lyft’s public engagement could advance Lyft’s legislative and political strategy.
What they're looking for
- Oversee statewide budget and work cross-functionally with Lyft senior: management on developing public policy priorities.
- Mobilize supporters and activists to show their support during key legislative moments and/or ballot measures.
- Collaborate with Lyft’s Legal, Compliance, Communications, Campaigns, Social: Impact, and Operations teams to align market strategies with regulatory and legislative developments.
- Establish deep expertise on Lyft’s public policy priorities.
