Government Affairs Manager II

We're transforming the grocery industryAt Instacart, we invite the world to share love through food because we believe everyone should have access to the food they love and more time to enjoy it together. Where others see a simple need for grocery delivery, we see exciting complexity and endless opportunity to serve the varied needs of our community. We work to deliver an essential service that customers rely on to get their groceries and household goods, while also offering safe and flexible earnings opportunities to Instacart Personal Shoppers.Instacart has become a lifeline for millions of people, and we’re building the team to help push our shopping cart forward. If you’re ready to do the best work of your life, come join our table.Instacart is a Flex First teamThere’s no one-size fits all approach to how we do our best work. Our employees have the flexibility to choose where they do their best work—whether it’s from home, an office, or your favorite coffee shop—while staying connected and building community through regular in-person events.OverviewAbout the RoleThe Government Affairs Manager II will lead Instacart’s state and local government affairs in the western region of the United States, overseeing engagement with state and local elected officials and other key stakeholders. The Government Affairs Manager II will report directly to the Director of Government Affairs for the U.S. and Canada. We prefer this person to be based in Sacramento, CA, though other locations within California can be considered.About the TeamInstacart’s Policy & Government Affairs department advocates for public policy outcomes that support the long-term growth of our business and the success of our key stakeholders. We build trust with government policymakers, helping them understand our business and its positive impact on their communities. We help to shape complex, cutting-edge public policy debates that will define the future of work and e-commerce. We engage a diverse coalition of stakeholders and communities to build effective advocacy campaigns that advance our public policy goals.About the JobBuild and maintain relationships with key policymakers and other influential state and local government-oriented stakeholdersEducate state and local policymakers on the value of Instacart’s business to their constituents and the e-commerce landscapeCraft and execute legislative, regulatory, and political strategies to achieve state and local policy goalsPrepare for relevant hearings and state and local regulatory proceedingsRepresent Instacart in western regional trade associations and industry coalitionsBuild third party political, advocacy and industry allies to support strategic policy objectivesCollaborate with the other pillars of the PGA team – Policy Research and Development, Public Engagement, and Federal Affairs to drive key legislative strategies forwardMonitor legislation and regulatory matters and advise the company with respect to policy challengesManage external consultants to help execute comprehensive strategiesAbout YouMinimum QualificationsYou have 5+ years of state or local government, policy or corporate government relations experienceYou have established policymaker relationships and you confidently interact with elected officials and executives alikeYou have a deep understanding of state and local lawmaking and regulatory processesYou are a strategic thinker with polished oral and written presentation skillsYou thrive under pressure and can balance long and short-term priorities to deliver resultsYou are resourceful and entrepreneurial with a bias towards actionYou are willing to travel frequentlyPreferred QualificationsBonus points if you have expertise in labor/workforce, retail, e-commerce, transportation, or agriculture policyInstacart provides highly market-competitive compensation and benefits in each location where our employees work. This role is remote and the base pay range for a successful candidate is dependent on their permanent work location.For US based candidates, the base pay ranges for a successful candidate are listed below.CA, NY, CT, NJ:

$180,000 — $200,000 USDWA:

$173,000 — $192,000 USDOR, DE, ME, MA, MD, NH, RI, VT, DC, PA, VA, CO, TX, IL, HI:

$166,000 — $184,000 USDAll other states:

$149,000 — $166,000 USD#J-18808-Ljbffr