Local Policy and Community Affairs Manager

About Wing:

Wing offers drone delivery as a safe, fast, and sustainable solution for last mile logistics. Consumer appetites for on-demand services are increasing, but current delivery methods are inefficient, costly, and contribute to road accidents and air pollution. Wing’s fleet of highly automated delivery drones can transport small packages directly from businesses to homes on-demand, in minutes. We design, build, and operate our aircraft, and offer drone delivery services on two continents. Our technology is designed to be easy to integrate into existing delivery and logistics networks, offering a scalable drone delivery solution for a broad range of businesses. Wing is a part of Google's parent company, Alphabet, and our mission is to create the preferred means of delivery for the planet. If you're ready to do the greatest work of your life, come join us.

About the Role:

Wing is looking for a Local Policy and Community Affairs Manager, US to join our Government and Community Affairs team based remotely in the Los Angeles, CA and/or Southwest Region of the US to support Wing’s engagement with local policymakers and community members in the United States. In this role you will develop and execute a community outreach strategy in close coordination with the policy, communications, marketing and operations teams. You will regularly engage with members of the community and policymakers and make recommendations on how we can provide a world class service for both our customers, and the larger communities in which Wing operates.

What You’ll Do:

• Support the Local Policy and Community Affairs team to engage with government officials to develop support for local approvals, as applicable, and keep them updated on Wing’s operations in the areas they represent.

• Assist with development and implementation of a cross-functional strategy to engage with the local communities where we operate while aligning community initiatives with our corporate values and business objectives.

• Work closely with the marketing and communications team to be aware of ongoing company planning and priorities and to help shape Wing’s narrative both locally and nationally.

• Help coordinate/execute community engagement activities on the ground in public and private sector meetings.

• Liaise with civic and neighborhood associations, local community groups and nonprofits to collaborate and develop positive relationships with key partners.

• Work to connect with the community by organizing visits with schools, STEM and Robotics clubs, aviation clubs and other community stakeholders and leaders.

• Assists with local policy issues as needed, such as providing information and/or resources to state and local stakeholders.

• Represent Wing at community events and meetings such as: City Council, Planning and Zoning, commission and/or stakeholder meetings.

What You’ll Need:

• 8+ years work experience in policy, public affairs, communications or community engagement, or equivalent experience

• Team player with the ability to exercise good judgment in a rapidly changing environment

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships internally and externally

• Strong verbal and written communications

• Experience with developing community engagement strategies around infrastructure projects

• Ability to travel domestically for work, as needed

• Experience working in or with the local government sector preferred

• Experience in the technology, transportation, or aviation sector preferred

The US base salary range for this full-time position is the salary range below + bonus + equity + benefits. Wing’s salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.

Salary Range
$154,000—$204,000 USD

Wing is an equal opportunity employer and it is Wing's policy to comply with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity. Employment at Wing is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Wing does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.

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