Government Affairs Manager - East

At Serve Robotics, we’re reimagining how things move in cities. Our personable sidewalk robot is our vision for the future. It’s designed to take deliveries away from congested streets, make deliveries available to more people, and benefit local businesses.The Serve fleet has been delighting merchants, customers, and pedestrians along the way in Los Angeles, Miami, Dallas, Atlanta and Chicago while doing commercial deliveries. We’re looking for talented individuals who will grow robotic deliveries from surprising novelty to efficient ubiquity.Who We AreWe are tech industry veterans in software, hardware, and design who are pooling our skills to build the future we want to live in. We are solving real-world problems leveraging robotics, machine learning and computer vision, among other disciplines, with a mindful eye towards the end-to-end user experience. Our team is agile, diverse, and driven. We believe that the best way to solve complicated dynamic problems is collaboratively and respectfully.JOB OVERVIEWThe Government Affairs Manager will develop and execute a strategy to support Serve’s growth and expansion into new markets across the Eastern United States, with a focus on Midwest and Eastern US. You will build relationships with lawmakers, governmental agencies, nonprofits, and other stakeholders and advocate for the future of autonomous delivery.JOB DUTIESDevelop and execute a comprehensive government affairs strategy aligned with the Serve Robotics business goals, and ensure their effective implementationBe point of contact for stakeholder engagement and issues management at community meetings including town halls, regulatory hearings, etcCoordinate with functional and technical team members as appropriateMonitor and analyze regulator sentiment, concerns, and feedback, and work with the Policy team to develop proactive strategies to address issues and maintain positive relationshipsBuild and foster relationships with external stakeholders including, but not limited to, local elected officials, industry coalitions, community partners, regulatory bodies, and neighbors/landowners within Serve Robotics marketsMaintain an internal government affairs database, ensure all contact or activities are recorded, and run reports, as neededRepresent the organization at government meetings, events, and forums, serving as a spokesperson and advocate for Serve Robotics operationsDevelop and produce written and oral communications on Serve Robotics operations for public dissemination including one pagers, town halls, public testimony, etcProvide regular reports and updates to senior management on government affairs activities, outcomes, and key performance indicators, as well as the performance and development of the government affairs teamEXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS, & SKILLSRequired Experience, Qualifications, and Skills4+ Years of experience in government relations, public policy, political organizing, legislative staffing, public affairs, or related field2+ Years of experience working with policymakers across different political partiesBachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experienceFamiliarity with legislative cycles, processes, operations, best practices, strategies, workflows, and stakeholder correspondenceExperience managing consulting teams and lobbyistsStrong writing and presentation skills including preparing briefing documents, analyses, policy and legislative recommendations, correspondence, requests for information, and other legislative documentsStrong interpersonal skills, including experience speaking at conferences, and attending and staffing official engagements, events, meetings, and/or travelProven ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, including executives and build effective relationshipsDemonstrated success in developing and implementing government relations strategies, preferably in the tech or micromobility sectorsExcellent communication, interpersonal, and public speaking skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences and build consensusProficient in setting clear objectives and meeting them, with the ability to measure and communicate the impact of government relations initiativesExperience working with business operations, financial and legal team membersAbility to travel 40% of the timePreferred Experience, Qualifications, and SkillsBackground at high-growth, fast-paced startupsPassion for efficiency, innovation, and roboticsExperience in risk management and compliance, with the ability to design and enforce policiesTrack record of successful cross-functional collaboration with internal teams (e.g., engineering, product) and external partnersProven leadership in project ownership and team managementMulti-lingual strongly preferredAdditional InformationAbility to work weekends (Sunday - Thursday; Tuesday-Saturday)Flexibility to work weekends and holidays (remote), as part of on-call safety rotation #J-18808-Ljbffr