[Hiring] Manager, External Engagement @Amazon

Role Description

Amazon Public Policy seeks a Manager, External Engagement to join our team in the Ohio region. The person hired for this role will execute and develop an external engagement strategy for their assigned regions in support of Amazon's effort to be the most trusted business and community partner.

The Manager will serve as a member of Amazon's Public Policy team, driving engagement with local stakeholders, business organizations, and civic associations in their region. They will execute and may develop strategic approaches for external engagement, contribute to setting priorities, and deliver outcomes for community partnerships and stakeholder relationships. They will work in close collaboration, and form robust relationships, with internal business partners such as Amazon InCommunities, Communications, Economic Development Project Managers, and AWS Infrastructure teams.

A major focus of this role will be engaging with community and civic leaders, local opinion leaders, local government officials, and other hyper-local stakeholders to establish and foster relationships and partnerships in support of Amazon's presence in the region. The Manager will contribute to event planning and coordination efforts that bring together community stakeholders, business leaders, and Amazon representatives to strengthen local partnerships and advance engagement objectives.

The Manager should feel just as comfortable speaking at a civic association meeting as they do speaking in front of a regional business group. The ideal candidate for this role will be a visible, involved, and engaged presence in the community and throughout their assigned region. They will have experience in developing community engagement strategies connected to targeted goals and deliverables, and their experience will demonstrate a track record of moving initiatives from concept to completion.

This position will report to the Senior Manager, External Engagement - Public Policy and will be based in Ohio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• 7+ years of public policy, government relations, community relations, public affairs, corporate social responsibility, or equivalent experience

Requirements

• Experience influencing internal and external stakeholders
• J.D. or Master's degree
• An ability and desire to travel is required
• Experience with local public policy and engagement efforts and/or experience with local/municipal policymaking
• Experience contributing to event planning and coordination for community stakeholders and business partners
• Demonstrated ability to own and develop relationships with community partners and civic leaders
• Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives independently in ambiguous environments, seeking limited guidance when needed
• Experience working across an organization, influencing decisions, and collaborating with cross-functional business partners
• Demonstrated subject matter expertise in community engagement, public policy, or external affairs with the ability to handle complex problems and escalations
• Highly effective oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills; ability to communicate to Director+ audiences
• Ability to advocate through direct and indirect means, influencing and persuading public policy stakeholders
• Ability to maintain the highest personal levels of ethical conduct, confidentiality, and integrity
• A self-starter with a track record of success working with a wide array of groups across organization and culture
• Demonstrated ability to build and foster effective relationships and networks, including experience mentoring peers

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans
• EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Parental leave