Public Affairs Manager (Boston)

Flock Safety•Boston, MA

1d•$170,000 - $170,000

About The Position

We are seeking a Public Affairs Manager to play a critical role in engaging with external stakeholders to enhance public safety in our communities. Reporting to the Director of Public Affairs, this role will focus on collaborating with cross-functional partners to engage with local elected officials, grassroots/grasstops organizations, and community leaders. You will represent Flock Safety externally, including regularly speaking at city council meetings, help build credibility across a variety of stakeholder audiences, develop meaningful partnerships, and elevate the voices of our customers and those who benefit from our tools to help advance our strategic policy objectives. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and skilled communicator who thrives in complex landscapes, excels at relationship-building, and is passionate about amplifying Flock Safety’s mission and impact. You must be in the Boston area to be considered

Requirements

Previous experience in the tech industry is preferred.
Direct experience engaging with public affairs audiences at the local executive level (mayor, council member, city manager level), including on the campaign trail, in an advocacy role, or in local government.
Ability to thrive and get results in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
Self-starter; intrinsically motivated with grit who approaches challenges with a solutions-oriented mindset.
Ability to travel on short notice and a willingness to work long hours that city council meetings sometimes require.
Has a knack for clear communication on complex topics, both to experts and laypeople, in a variety of formats, from writing to community engagement to giving formal presentations and testimony.
A sophisticated understanding of the regional political landscape at the city and county level.
Passion about our mission and the opportunity to help elected officials fully realize their public safety priorities.
The ability to work in a bipartisan landscape and think creatively about political coalition building.
Public policy, business, or other relevant degree/experience.
Experience managing relationships with influential community groups/organizations.

Nice To Haves

Preexisting network of relationships in the region is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

Represent Flock Safety externally, including regularly speaking at city council meetings
Help build credibility across a variety of stakeholder audiences
Develop meaningful partnerships
Elevate the voices of our customers and those who benefit from our tools to help advance our strategic policy objectives.

Benefits

🌴Flexible PTO: We offer non-accrual PTO, plus 11 company holidays.
⚕️Fully-paid health benefits plan for employees: including Medical, Dental, and Vision and an HSA match.
👪Family Leave: All employees receive 12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave. Birthing parents are eligible for an additional 6-8 weeks of physical recovery time.
🍼Fertility & Family Benefits: We have partnered with Maven, a complete digital health benefit for starting and raising a family. Flock will provide a $50,000-lifetime maximum benefit related to eligible adoption, surrogacy, or fertility expenses.
🧠Spring Health: Spring Health offers a variety of mental health benefits, including therapy, coaching, medication management, and digital tools, all tailored to each individual's needs.
💖Caregiver Support: We have partnered with Cariloop to provide our employees with caregiver support.
💸Carta Tax Advisor: Employees receive 1:1 sessions with Equity Tax Advisors who can address individual grants, model tax scenarios, and answer general questions.
💚ERGs: We want all employees to thrive and feel like they belong at Flock. We offer four ERGs today - Women of Flock, Flock Proud, LEOs and Melanin Motion. If you are interested in talking to a representative from one of these, please let your recruiter know.
💻WFH Stipend: $150 per month to cover the costs of working from home.
📚Productivity Stipend: $300 per year to use on Audible, Calm, Masterclass, Duolingo and so much more.
🏠Home Office Stipend: A one-time $750 to help you create your dream office.