Airbnb Policy Lead Southeast & Gulf 

United States 

374580199

A typical day:

You work with other functions to align your Policy plans with other critical business priorities and outcomes. You ensure that internal stakeholders understand the campaign strategy and plans, and that information is flowing smoothly to everyone with a “need to know.” You ensure that progress is being reported regularly, and that roadblocks and successes are being flagged appropriately. You are able to confidently communicate with senior leaders about your campaign’s priorities, to manage expectations where required and to coordinate with other teams to achieve greater goals.

Your expertise:

• At least 12 - 15+ years experience working with complex political or regulatory issues in a relevant business or non-governmental organization, or in a political, governmental or regulatory context. Ideally, this experience has been built in travel, urbanism or technology;
• Senior leadership experience, with track record of supporting and developing diverse multidisciplinary teams;
• Experience developing campaigns including the use of paid and earned media and mobilization to influence policy outcomes;
• Experience in politics, government relations, campaigns or public policy in Florida.
• Proven ability in core people management skills – effective delegation, performance management, coaching and talent development;
• Experience of managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders. Highly organized and able to stay on top of multiple projects simultaneously, while staying focused on overall strategic goals;
• Experience in direct government relations and public policy advocacy at the local and state levels of government.
• Ability to research, analyze, distill and synthesize ordinances and bills and effectively articulate Airbnb’s positions to policymakers at both the local and state levels of government. Must also be able to effectively advocate and influence multiple external stakeholders.
• Ability to collaborate with internal cross-functional partners. Must also be able to effectively advocate and influence multiple internal stakeholders.
• Ability to quickly get up to speed on complex technical and regulatory issues, and understand how these can be managed using a broad range of campaigning strategies;
• Expert communicator with great interpersonal and presentation skills;
• Understanding of budget processes and ability to effectively manage and leverage limited resources.