Airbnb Public Policy Manager Benelux 

Belgium 

690860889

• Develop and lead public policy campaigns aimed at mitigating risks, promoting growth and advancing Airbnb and our host’s interests.
• Support the team in executing the public policy strategy, concentrating mainly on influencing the development of policy impacting host eligibility and the platform throughout the assigned region.
• Develop communications, local stakeholder engagement strategy and partnership programs; establish new and maintain existing relationships with an extensive network of contacts.
• Represent Airbnb in coalitions and associations to advance advocacy initiatives.
• Engage in research, writing and other activities to provide analysis and critical thinking on developments impacting the company in the region.
• Manage local consultants and agencies to support policy efforts.
• Monitor and analyze legislation and regulation and local issues that may have pan-regional implications.
• Ensures progress is reported regularly, and roadblocks flagged in a timely fashion.

• At least 8+ years experience direct lobbying or working in public policy in a political, governmental, consulting or regulatory context
• Experience developing multifaceted campaigns including the use of paid and earned media and mobilization techniques
• Ability to quickly get up to speed on complex technical and regulatory issues
• Fluent in Flemish and English

• Ability to manage multiple projects and navigate a complex matrix organization with multiple stakeholders
• Extremely creative; takes an entrepreneurial approach to the work with proven track record
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; ability to resolve complex and unfamiliar problems in a timely manner
• Highly results-driven and strives to find the most efficient way to do things without sacrificing a high quality of work and/or results
• Excellent communicator with great presentation and writing skills
• Acute attention to detail; extremely organized and able to help keep others organized

• Strong work ethic, and exhibits professionalism, courtesy and strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to exercise judgment and maintain confidentiality
• Embraces challenges with a positive and solutions oriented approach
• Self-starter with a sense of humor and the ability to thrive in a fast moving and sometimes stressful environment
• Passionate about Airbnb and the collaborative economy
• Willingness to travel

Offices: Belgium