Government Affairs Manager II

Overview

About the Role 

The Government Affairs Manager II will lead Instacart’s state and local government affairs in the western region of the United States, overseeing engagement with state and local elected officials and other key stakeholders. The Government Affairs Manager II will report directly to the Director of Government Affairs for the U.S. and Canada. We prefer this person to be based in Sacramento, CA, though other locations within California can be considered. 

About the Team

Instacart’s Policy & Government Affairs department advocates for public policy outcomes that support the long-term growth of our business and the success of our key stakeholders. We build trust with government policymakers, helping them understand our business and its positive impact on their communities. We help to shape complex, cutting-edge public policy debates that will define the future of work and e-commerce. We engage a diverse coalition of stakeholders and communities to build effective advocacy campaigns that advance our public policy goals. We help the company see around corners to anticipate and adjust to rapidly evolving political and regulatory landscapes.

About the Job 

• Build and maintain relationships with key policymakers and other influential state and local government-oriented stakeholders
• Educate state and local policymakers on the value of Instacart’s business to their constituents and the e-commerce landscape
• Craft and execute legislative, regulatory, and political strategies to achieve state and local policy goals
• Prepare for relevant hearings and state and local regulatory proceedings
• Represent Instacart in western regional trade associations and industry coalitions
• Build third party political, advocacy and industry allies to support strategic policy objectives
• Collaborate with the other pillars of the PGA team – Policy Research and Development, Public Engagement, and Federal Affairs to drive key legislative strategies forward
• Monitor legislation and regulatory matters and advise the company with respect to policy challenges
• Manage external consultants to help execute comprehensive strategies

About You

Minimum Qualifications

• You have 5+ years of state or local government, policy or corporate government relations experience
• You have established policymaker relationships and you confidently interact with elected officials and executives alike
• You have a deep understanding of state and local lawmaking and regulatory processes
• You are a strategic thinker with polished oral and written presentation skills
• You thrive under pressure and can balance long and short-term priorities to deliver results
• You are resourceful and entrepreneurial with a bias towards action
• You are willing to travel frequently

Preferred Qualifications

• Bonus points if you have expertise in labor/workforce, retail, e-commerce, transportation, or agriculture policy

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