advisor, West region (Sacramento) government affairs and public policy

Starbucks Coffee Company • Burbank, CA

4d • $146,300 - $243,900 • Hybrid

About The Position

In this role, you will shape and execute Starbucks government affairs strategy and represent Starbucks before state and local governments in the West region. This position will be responsible for building strong relationships with policymakers and stakeholders and providing insightful policy and government analysis to the business on key policy and regulatory issues impacting the company.

Requirements

• Five or more years’ experience working in federal, state or local government affairs, preferably in Sacramento or the West region.
• Industry experience in food & beverage, retail or related industries.
• Experience executing successful Government Affairs programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Practiced facilitator with excellent interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Knowledge and experience working with policymakers across state and local government.
• Ability to work well independently and with others.
• Self-starter with excellent judgement and high integrity.
• Willing to travel regionally up to 40% of the time for business purposes.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred in political science, public policy, communications or a related field.

Responsibilities

• In partnership with the Government Affairs and Public Policy team, develop and lead engagement strategy for the West region with particular focus on California.
• Build key relationships with elected officials and policy influencers across the region.
• Provide thoughtful analysis of public policy and related community relations, sharing political insights and advice.
• Provide internal cross-functional leadership to advise on compliance of legislative and regulatory actions.
• Collaborate with federal and global government affairs teams to coordinate initiatives or activities where policy and government affairs priorities intersect.
• Manage outside consultants as needed.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits.
• short-term and long-term disability
• paid parental leave
• family expansion reimbursement
• paid vacation from date of hire
• sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked)
• eight paid holidays
• two personal days per year
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• discounted company stock program (S.I.P.)
• Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock)
• incentivized emergency savings
• financial well-being tools
• 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan
• student loan management resources
• access to other educational opportunities
• backup care
• DACA reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior