[Hiring] Local Government Affairs Manager @Zipline

Role Description

Zipline is building the future and, as Local Government Affairs Manager, you will ensure that our amazing technology delivers incredible outcomes for people and communities.

In this remote role based in Texas, you will be an important public face of Zipline’s business and operations. Your work will be critical to launching Zipline’s service in new communities as well as enabling the growth and scale to benefit as many members of those communities as possible.

What You’ll Do

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with local government officials in cities Zipline serves and plans to serve.
• Serve as an expert on key local issues related to autonomous drone delivery, including:
  • Site infrastructure
  • Trust in our approach to safety, sound, and privacy
  • Other common areas of public concern
  • The value and impact our service can have for people and communities where we operate
• Collaborate cross-functionally with team members, with an emphasis on land use, permitting, and other local approvals, to ensure operational consistency.
• Coordinate and lead site visits and other local events for government officials across multiple metros.
• Help develop processes to ensure company-wide operational continuity and ensure systems are routinely kept up to date.
• Monitor local policy proposals (ordinances, legislation, and rulemaking) and make recommendations for Zipline engagement, when appropriate.
• Execute a routine outreach plan to elected officials, track engagement, and act on follow-up inquiries as necessary.
• Help manage relationships with key third-party advocacy groups.
• Represent Zipline in public settings, including council meetings, community meetings, conferences, and industry events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 4+ years of experience working in government affairs at the state or local level, with an emphasis on the intersection of public policy, innovation, and new technology.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% of the time.
• Confidence in presenting new and complex technology in a way that inspires your audience, shapes public perception, and addresses common areas of concern.
• Ability to build trust quickly because you are authentic, direct, and care about the communities where you work.
• Passion for new technology and the benefits it can provide to people and communities.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), advocacy, and interpersonal skills.
• Enjoyment of working in high-stakes and time-sensitive situations, and enthusiasm for securing business-critical regulatory approvals alongside the business.
• Bonus points for relevant experience working on technology policy issues within state and local government (ideally autonomy, robotics, transportation, or related fields).
• Bonus points for experience in Public Affairs, Policy and Research.

Requirements

• The cash range for this role is $140,000 - $170,000.
• The final cash payment for this role will depend on various factors, including a specific candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, working location, and projected impact.
• The total compensation package for this role may include equity compensation; discretionary annual or performance bonuses; sales incentives; benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; and more.

Benefits

• Zipline is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.
• We value diversity at Zipline and welcome applications from those who are traditionally underrepresented in tech.