Description

You will lead government relations and public policy campaigns in Texas, engaging with local officials and regulators to advocate for fair home-sharing rules and highlight Airbnb's community contributions. You'll develop strategies, manage consultants, and collaborate across teams to shape policy outcomes.

Requirements

• At least 10+ years experience with direct legislative lobbying and public policy in political, governmental, consulting, or regulatory context.
• Experience in direct government relations and public policy advocacy at local and state levels.
• Ability to quickly learn complex technical and regulatory issues.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a complex matrix organization.
• Extremely creative and entrepreneurial approach.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Highly results-driven with efficient methods.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and writing skills.
• Acute attention to detail and organized.
• Strong work ethic, professionalism, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to exercise judgment and maintain confidentiality.
• Positive, solutions-oriented approach.
• Self-starter with ability to thrive in fast-moving environment.
• Passionate about Airbnb and the collaborative economy.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop public policy campaigns to mitigate risks and promote growth.
• Develop and execute public policy strategy influencing host eligibility and platform regulations.
• Represent Airbnb in meetings and events with government officials and stakeholders.
• Develop communications, local stakeholder engagement, and partnership programs.
• Research, analyze, and articulate Airbnb's positions to policymakers.
• Collaborate with internal cross-functional partners.
• Manage local consultants and agencies.
• Monitor legislation and issues with pan-regional implications.