Public Policy Associate

Summary

Join Airbnb's Public Policy team as a Policy Associate, focusing on the Caribbean and Central America. You will support the design, implementation, and evaluation of policy programs, collaborating with stakeholders, managing budgets, and coordinating with internal and external partners. This remote role, based in Mexico City, requires strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills, along with experience in government affairs or related fields. The ideal candidate will be passionate about the sharing economy and possess excellent analytical and interpersonal skills. The position involves frequent travel and requires fluency in English and Spanish.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Communications, International Studies, Business Administration, or a related field
• 4-6 years of experience in government affairs, program management, policy analysis, or related roles
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, with strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Experience with budget preparation, financial management, and reporting
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders
• Proficiency in Office Suite software and with Asana or other project management software
• Experience in monitoring and evaluating program impact, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
• At least 6+ years experience direct lobbying or working in public policy in a political, governmental or regulatory context
• First-rate personal, political, analytical and organizational skills
• Excellent communicator with great interpersonal and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently as well as a team player in a multi-task work environment while producing the highest caliber work product in a timely manner
• Acute attention to detail; extremely organized and able to help keep others organized
• Strong work ethic, and exhibits professionalism, courtesy and strong interpersonal skills
• Embraces challenges with a positive and solutions oriented approach
• Fluency (reading/writing/speaking) in English and Spanish is essential
• Willingness to travel frequently to priority markets

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to design and plan program activities tailored to various markets
• Oversee the effective execution of program activities, ensuring adherence to project timelines and goals
• Provide input and recommendations on program enhancements based on market-specific needs and challenges
• Prepare and manage program budgets
• Track expenditures and monitor budget adherence
• Serve as the primary contact for implementing partners, ensuring clear communication and coordination across all stages of program implementation
• Support partners in overcoming any challenges related to program execution and provide guidance on best practices
• Successfully collaborate with and coordinate efforts across multiple cross-functional teams to ensure seamless program execution
• Facilitate communication and alignment of efforts between various departments (e.g., Communications, Legal, Tax, Community, etc.) to meet program objectives
• Ensure that all teams are effectively working together to achieve program goals and overcome unforeseen challenges
• Prioritize and manage multiple tasks across various program markets while maintaining high attention to detail
• Provide administrative and logistical support to the program team, ensuring smooth and efficient operations
• Develop and implement systems for monitoring and evaluating the impact of program activities
• Collect, analyze, and report on data related to program outcomes, making recommendations for adjustments as needed
• Prepare regular progress reports for internal teams, partners, and stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with the sharing-economy, digital services, home-sharing, and tourism sectors
• Knowledge of relevant policies and regulations within the markets in which the programs are being implemented
• Familiarity with the challenges and opportunities in program execution within diverse global contexts
• Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to think critically in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• The role is remote eligible but must be based in Mexico City
• All applicants must be OK with up to 25% travel