Associate, Policy Mobilization

DoorDash USA•Washington, DC

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Mobilization, the Associate, Policy Mobilization, will support the day-to-day operations of DoorDash’s grassroots engagement and mobilization efforts across the U.S. at the local, state, and federal levels. In this capacity, the Associate will be a key contributor to the success of the DashRoots Advocacy Network by identifying and recruiting Merchants and Consumers to become involved in our public policy campaigns. Additionally, the Associate will handle all aspects of Policy Mobilization Events, including Lobby Days, legislative roundtables, and an annual Washington D.C. signature event. The Associate, Policy Mobilization, is skilled in political and community organizing and is passionate about giving community members a voice in their governments. The Associate is also highly skilled in event planning and execution. The position works collaboratively and cross-functionally with the Government Relations, Public Affairs, Legal, and Merchant business units, along with others.

Requirements

You have 1-3 years of experience in grassroots mobilization and/or event planning at a political campaign, at a public affairs agency, legislative branch or in-house at a corporation.
You have the ability to build robust and sustained relationships with a diverse range of people - both internal and external stakeholders.
You are a skilled, persuasive written and verbal communicator who is skilled at building detailed project plans and presenting them
You thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments with the ability to balance and manage multiple projects.
You are passionate about giving people a voice in their governments

Nice To Haves

Successful past experience organizing and working with small businesses in a political advocacy capacity
Planning and executing events attended by government officials

Responsibilities

Recruit, engage, and activate merchant advocates on public policy issues at the federal, state, and local levels across the United States. Support Dasher mobilization efforts as needed.
Identify merchant advocates collaboratively via Public Engagement team relationships with trade associations/chambers of commerce, as well as with the Merchant business account managers.
Oversee a CRM system that tracks and documents top advocate campaign metrics and provide detailed weekly progress reports.
Develop and execute legislative roundtables, Lobby Days, Washington DC signature event, and monthly DashRoots webinars in partnership with Government Relations colleagues.
Maintain an annual policy events calendar and serve as the program manager, overseeing all aspects of planning, budgeting, and execution.

Benefits

a 401(k) plan with employer matching
16 weeks of paid parental leave
wellness benefits
commuter benefits match
paid time off and paid sick leave in compliance with applicable laws (e.g. Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act)
medical, dental, and vision benefits
11 paid holidays
disability and basic life insurance
family-forming assistance
a mental health program