Public Engagement Program Specialist

Public Engagement Program Specialist

19 Oct 2024
District of Columbia, Washington 00000 Washington USA

Public Engagement Program Specialist

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Public Engagement Program Specialist at LyftWashington, DCAt Lyft, our mission is to improve people’s lives with the world’s best transportation. To do this, we start with our own community by creating an open, inclusive, and diverse organization.Lyft is hiring a stellar Public Engagement Program Specialist for its Public Policy team. Reporting to the Senior Director, Public Engagement and Strategic Partnerships, this individual will develop strategies and support both the campaign and partnership team in achieving Lyft’s overall policy goals. Responsibilities:Assist the partnerships team with conferences and partner briefings (virtual and, eventually, in person)

Coordinate creation of collateral needed for partners or events, such as fact sheets, program/brochure ads, Lyft logos, etc.

Manage team finances, including processing invoices, creating ride codes, and updating budget trackers

Manage contracts, including partnership agreements, external agencies and non-disclosure agreements

Coordinate schedule for Senior Director, as well as team wide events and cross functional meetings

Facilitate established cross-functional processes for determining corporate stances on select social/political issues

Ensure follow-through from partners on policy advocacy and other forms of engagement

Represent Lyft at conferences and other public events throughout North America

Experience & Skills:5+ years of experience in relevant policy, advocacy, or legislative experience

Proven entrepreneurial and scrappy spirit

Exceptional strategic, organizational, and program management skills

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional, multi-stakeholder, demanding (and sometimes unstructured) environment

Self-starter; intrinsically motivated

Natural connector and relationship builder

Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and presentation) - you know how to tell a good story

You should be passionate about Lyft

Benefits:Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options

Mental health benefits

In addition to 12 observed holidays, salaried team members have unlimited paid time off, hourly team members have 15 days paid time off

401(k) plan to help save for your future

18 weeks of paid parental leave. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible

Pre-tax commuter benefits

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Lyft is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that proudly pursues and hires a diverse workforce. Lyft does not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws or prohibited by Company policy. Lyft also strives for a healthy and safe workplace and strictly prohibits harassment of any kind. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and other similar state laws and local ordinances, and its internal policy, Lyft will also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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