Policy Manager

Summary

Join Airbnb's Public Policy team in Canada as a Policy Manager to lead government relations, campaigns, and engagement strategies in Quebec and Atlantic Canada. You will develop and lead public policy campaigns, support the team's public policy strategy, and develop communications and stakeholder engagement strategies. Responsibilities include representing Airbnb in coalitions, conducting research and analysis, managing consultants, and monitoring legislation. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in public policy and lobbying, particularly in Quebec, and demonstrates strong communication, analytical, and project management skills. This remote-eligible position requires strong interpersonal skills, creativity, and a passion for Airbnb and the collaborative economy. The role involves occasional work at an Airbnb office or attendance at offsites.

Requirements

• At least 8+ years experience direct lobbying or working in public policy in a political, governmental, consulting or regulatory context, specifically including work in Quebec
• 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
• 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
• Canada: Bilingual Essential

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

This position is Canada - Remote Eligible