[Hiring] Policy Lead @Airbnb

Role Description

The Policy Lead is responsible for developing and executing a fully integrated plan across the region, using all available strategies and resources, informed by data, local insights and best practices that aims to protect and further the growth of Airbnb and our community.

A typical day includes:

• Team leadership: Lead and manage an energetic, passionate and diverse group of campaign and government relations experts who deliver complementary strands of work to serve the overall strategy.
• Strategy development: Develop and drive comprehensive strategies for Mexico & CCA, in collaboration with the Regional Policy Director and Country Manager for Mexico.
• Communicate and drive accountability: Align campaign plans with critical business priorities and outcomes, ensuring internal stakeholders understand the campaign strategy.
• Collaborate cross functionally: Drive and influence discussions among stakeholders to assess priorities and make strategic decisions.
• External Advocacy: Represent Airbnb at senior political levels and as Airbnb’s primary media spokesperson in the region.

Qualifications

• At least twelve (12) years experience working with complex political or regulatory issues in a relevant business or non-governmental organisation, or in a political, governmental or regulatory context.
• Senior leadership experience, with a track record of supporting and developing diverse multidisciplinary teams.
• At least eight (8) years of proven ability in core management skills - effective delegation, performance management, coaching and talent development.
• Experience of managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience developing campaigns including understanding the use of paid and earned media and mobilization to influence policy outcomes.
• Expert communicator with great interpersonal, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Ability to work within tight deadlines, adjust to changes in priorities, and balance short term needs with long term strategic initiatives.

Requirements

• Ability to quickly get up to speed on complex technical and regulatory issues.
• Ability to communicate quickly, effectively and accurately to various audiences.
• Travel is expected frequently in this role.

Benefits

• Base pay range: $200,000 — $250,000 MXN monthly.
• This role may also be eligible for bonus, equity, benefits, and Employee Travel Credits.

Company Description

Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million hosts who have welcomed over 2 billion guest arrivals in almost every country across the globe.

The Community You Will Join:

• Airbnb's Public Policy Team works closely with various central and local governments, legislature and law-makers, regulators and law-enforcement agencies, public entities, industry associations, research institutions and academia, user communities, as well as the broader public.
• The team highlights the significant socio-economic contributions our business makes to the nation and local communities.
• We operate proactively and reactively, building policy solutions that ensure our host community can thrive.