Public Policy Manager, State & Local (CA)

About the Team DoorDash’s Public Policy & Social Impact Team advocates for legislation that supports the health of our business and empowers our community of Dashers, local business partners, and consumers. Through our advocacy on cutting-edge public policy issues and the programs that we develop, we are shaping the future of local economies. This unique team combines direct engagement with policymakers at all levels of government, advocacy campaigns, policy research and analysis, and programs to promote equity, safety, and sustainability. About the Role DoorDash is hiring a proven Public Policy leader to support government relations in California and lead government relations and public engagement efforts across the U.S. Southwest, including Arizona, Nevada, and New Mexico. This role will drive public engagement campaigns across the Southwest while building and maintaining strong, positive relationships with key stakeholders throughout the region. Based in Sacramento, you will serve as a key leader on our regional Policy team, working closely with partners across Public Affairs, Communications, Legal, and other business functions. At DoorDash, excellence in Government Relations means that… When our government relations stakeholders are considering public policies that could impact DoorDash and the lives and livelihoods of Dashers, merchants, and consumers, we are early, active, and influential participants in the policy debate. We are at the table and impactful because we are active, credible, reliable, and ethical leaders. Our stakeholders understand and appreciate that DoorDash is a trusted partner and is committed to bringing positive change to the communities we serve. The commitments we make and the relationships we build are real. We’ve proactively identified policy priorities, emerging threats, and opportunities and are actively advancing favorable policy solutions while also investing time and resources into developing real and long-term relationships w

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. 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 conne

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. Lyft is looking for an experienced Public Policy Manager to join our Policy Team! Based in New York City, this position will manage our local NYC policy efforts. This policy expert will work directly with elected officials, policymakers, and key stakeholders. They will deal with a range of political, regulatory, and government issues that are critical to the company. Come join the exciting ride! Responsibilities: Execute Lyft’s legislative, regulatory, and political strategy. Represent Lyft in all interactions with electeds, government officials and staff Track legislation relevant to Lyft at municipal and county 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 Partner with policymakers from across the political spectrum in the best interests of rideshare drivers and riders 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 NYC. Draft comments, talking points and memos for senior Lyft executives Identify, cultivate and manage relationships with strategic local third party and business groups, local nonprofits and community organizations leveraging Lyft’s internal programs and product offerings Develop strategic public engagement plans positioning Lyft as a “Force for Good” and reliable thought partner to city officials and third party groups in the NYC market Oversee local budget and work cross-functionally with Lyft senior m

We are looking for a strategic public policy professional to join Spotify’s Global Government Affairs team in New York City. The Government Affairs team helps Spotify understand the global and local policy landscape, advocates on issues important to our business and users, and works to anticipate and mitigate policy and regulatory risks. In this role, you’ll work closely with Government Affairs colleagues and teams across Spotify to develop positions on public policy proposals and strategies to advance them. You’ll report to the Director of Government Affairs, US & Canada, with a particular focus on state and local policy. What You'll Do Design and execute policymaker engagement strategies that strengthen Spotify’s relationships across priority jurisdictions, with a focus on New York City, New York State, and other key states. Develop expertise on public policy issues with commercial and reputational importance to Spotify, including tax, artificial intelligence, content moderation, and emerging policy matters. Identify and assess priority state and local public policy issues affecting Spotify, and partner with your manager and US Government Affairs colleagues to develop effective advocacy strategies. Collaborate with teams across Spotify, including Legal, Communications, Social Impact, Product, Compliance, and Trust & Safety, to understand business priorities, develop clear policy narratives, and shape approaches to key policy issues. Build relationships and partnerships with external organizations, including trade associations and civil society organizations, to advance engagement and thought leadership on priority public policy issues. Represent Spotify with policymakers, government officials, industry peers, and other external stakeholders in support of the company’s policy priorities. Who You Are You have 5+ years of experience developing and implementin

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. Lyft is looking for a Legislative Counsel to join our fast-growing and fast-paced team. Based in Washington D.C this stellar individual will be directly involved in shaping the policy framework for the evolving ridesharing industry as a pivotal part of our Public Policy team. Responsibilities: Provide legal expertise to Lyft’s Public Policy team on legislative issues. Track, analyze, and evaluate proposed legislation across topic areas, identifying risks and opportunities. Draft legislative language, amendments, and recommendations that reflect the interests of Lyft’s users and business. Identify legislative trends and develop responsive strategies across subject matters and jurisdictions. Collaborate cross-functionally to assess legislative impacts and inform decision-making. Partner with Lyft’s regional Public Policy team members on market-specific legislative efforts. Develop leading expertise on a specific issue area, in coordination with their manager. Coordinate with Lyft’s compliance, legal, and operations teams as new regulatory frameworks are implemented. Experience: Law degree required. 5+ years of experience with legislative drafting for a local, state and/or federal legislative body, or at a trade association or company. Exceptional ability to critically analyze policy and legal issues. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding (and sometimes unstructured) environment. Self-starter; intrinsically motivated. Experience with insurance, transportation, technology, AI, privacy, or labor and employment law a plus but not required Benefits: Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options with additional programs available when enrolled Mental health benefits Family building benefits Child care an

About the Team OpenAI’s Global Affairs team engages with governments, policymakers, civil society, community organizations, and other stakeholders around the world. The State and Local Government Affairs team leads OpenAI’s engagement with state and local governments across the United States and works cross-functionally to advance policies and partnerships that support OpenAI’s mission. About the Role As Government and Community Affairs Manager, you will help support OpenAI’s engagement with state and local policymakers, community organizations, civic leaders, educational institutions, workforce partners, and other stakeholders across California. Reporting to the State and Local Government Affairs Lead, Western Region, you will develop and maintain relationships with elected officials, agency leaders, legislative staff, local government representatives, and community partners. You will monitor and analyze policy developments, support advocacy and engagement strategies, and help ensure that California stakeholders understand OpenAI’s technology, mission, and approach to responsible AI development. This role extends beyond traditional government affairs. You will also help develop community partnerships, educational initiatives, events, and other programs that demonstrate how AI can benefit people and communities across California. You will work closely with colleagues across Global Affairs, Legal, Communications, Partnerships, Product, Go to Market, and other teams to connect OpenAI’s policy priorities with meaningful external engagement. Although the role will focus primarily on California, you may also support engagement in other Western states on an ad hoc basis. We are looking for someone who is flexible, collaborative, comfortable operating in a fast-moving environment, and able to approach emerging needs with sound judgment and a bias toward action. In this role, you will: Help develop and execute OpenAI’s state and local government affairs and community engage