Community Engagement Manager

Who you are

You are looking for a challenging and rewarding experience. You are inspired by our vision and the opportunity to define a new category in an incredibly fast-growing market. You are excited to learn, grow and collaborate so we can achieve our mission of creating opportunity for all through mobility.

At HopSkipDrive, we know that challenges require different approaches, unique perspectives and new ways of thinking.  We are building a team of creative problem-solvers from many different backgrounds.

You thrive in a fast-paced startup environment. You are honest and exhibit high integrity. You are proactive and excited to bring new ideas to the company. You solicit feedback and are open to criticism. You adjust quickly to changes in priorities and conditions and cope effectively with complexity and change. You have high attention to detail.

What you’ll do:

• Work with the Government Relations Associate and Director of Public Affairs to execute engagement plans for state and local issues. 
• Help to create and enact a community engagement strategy that will support HopSkipDrive’s legislative initiatives
• Represent the company in meetings with caregivers, CareDrivers, and local stakeholders.
• Work with teams across HopSkipDrive to build or modify programs that enhance HopSkipDrive’s reputation.
• Build coalitions of supporters by creating and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders. This includes non-profits, school liaisons, local and state administrators, social equity leaders, education, foster care, and homeless youth advocates.
• Create scalable rapid response and long-term grassroots engagement strategies at the local, and state levels
• Organize community events, such as community meetings, roundtables, outreach sessions, and meetups to further HopSkipDrive’s government relations goals
• Recruit and prepare activists who will advocate for HopSkipDrive in meetings and hearings with lawmakers, regulators as well as local media
• Draft letters and op-ed to highlight the needs of HopSkipDrive users

** This role will be fully remote from a state where we do business AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, IL, KS, MD, WI, OK, UT, TN, NC, NV, NM, NJ, NY, OR, TX, SC, VA, WA, MO, MI**

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in political science, communications, business, or relative experience
• 5+ years experience with state and local policy, government relations or political campaigns (field organizer/director, event manager, or advance team member)
• Charismatic in-person presence and public speaking ability
• Strong persuasive writing skills

• Experience recruiting and remotely managing campaign volunteers
• Knowledge of best-in-class ground organizing tactics
• Impeccable event organization skills
• Command of guerrilla marketing and online/offline advertising tactics
• Passionate commitment to the HopSkipDrive mission and community

What you will get

We want you to be an owner in our company and share in executing our vision, so every full-time employee has equity.  In addition, we offer  flexible vacation, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, 401(k), FSA, and an opportunity to work for a uniquely positioned, VC-backed company in a hugely attractive space with significant upside potential. HopSkipDrive is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role in Los Angeles, CA is $80,000 to $95,000. This position is remote and, as such, compensation will ultimately be in line with the location in which the position is filled. Final compensation for this role will be determined by several factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skill set, certifications, and specific work location. The total compensation package for this role also includes equity stock options.