Local Policy and Community Affairs Manager, US

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 autonomous 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 three 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. To do this, we must build a workforce that's representative of the global communities that we serve. 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 in Texas, 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 local government officials 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.
• 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.
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What You’ll Need

• 5+ years work experience in policy, public affairs, communications or community engagement
• Team player with a sense of humor and the ability to exercise good judgment in a rapidly changing environment
• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent personal, political, analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to travel for work, as needed
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Bonus

• Strong verbal and written communications experience within the Government sector
• Experience with community engagement around infrastructure projects
• Experience with smart cities development
• Experience in the technology or aviation sector
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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

$106,000 — $158,000 USD