Public Policy Lead - US

Kindred

1d • $130,000 - $180,000 • Remote

About The Position

Kindred is hiring its first dedicated public policy professional to own execution of the company’s public policy and government relations efforts. The role is part of a three-person legal and policy team, reports to the General Counsel, and focuses primarily on North American markets while covering additional markets as needed. Initially, the role operates as an individual contributor with support from outside consultants, with the potential to build a team as the company and function grow.

The position focuses on proactive advocacy to shape the policy environment for credit-based, non-commercial home-swapping. The Public Policy Lead will develop relationships with public officials, regulators, industry groups, and other stakeholders; monitor regulatory developments; shape Kindred’s policy narrative; and pursue city-level partnerships that help establish home-swapping as a distinct travel category. The role will also manage economic impact research and outside advisors, support stakeholder materials, and coordinate with the General Counsel on compliance and filings.

Requirements

• 7–10 years of experience in public policy, including at least 3 years at a technology company or similar fast-paced environment.
• Experience building or meaningfully contributing to the creation of a public policy or government relations function.
• Track record of productive relationships with elected officials, regulators, and policy stakeholders.
• Experience managing outside consultants, lobbyists, or policy advisors across multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience drafting policy position papers, advocacy materials, or regulatory comments.
• Experience with policy matters at the city and state level in the United States, and interest in working in new jurisdictions.
• Fluency with AI tools and willingness to use them in policy monitoring, research, and content development workflows.
• Willingness to work as an individual contributor while building the function, with sound judgment about when to engage outside support.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in or adjacent to the sharing economy, home-sharing, travel, housing, or short-term rental sectors.
• Experience at a growth-stage company with fewer than 500 employees.
• Familiarity with vacation or short-term rental, housing, land use, and related tax regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret statutes, ordinances, and administrative rules and translate their implications into actionable policy positions.
• A law degree and legal practice experience are a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Execute Kindred’s public policy strategy, emphasizing proactive advocacy.
• Build and maintain relationships with elected officials, regulators, and staff at local, state or provincial, and national levels; represent Kindred in meetings, hearings, coalition convenings, and industry events.
• Monitor proposed housing, short-term rental, tax, and platform regulations across jurisdictions, identifying distinctions relevant to Kindred’s credit-based, non-commercial model; use AI-assisted tools and other technology to monitor developments.
• Develop and evolve Kindred’s policy narrative and positioning materials, including drafting position papers, comment letters, testimony, and advocacy materials.
• Propose and negotiate city-level partnerships that promote and normalize home-swapping; build relationships with housing advocacy organizations, tourism boards, trade associations, and aligned industry coalitions.
• Commission and manage third-party economic analyses of Kindred’s model in collaboration with internal teams and outside consulting firms.
• Identify, evaluate, and manage outside consultants, including lobbyists, policy advisors, and research firms, cost-effectively.
• Partner with internal teams to develop external materials and data packages for stakeholder engagements.
• Coordinate with the General Counsel on lobbying compliance, political activity disclosures, and regulatory filings.

Benefits

• Competitive cash compensation and equity.
• Comprehensive health benefits.
• Flexible time off and 12 paid holidays per year.
• 21 credits per year to stay in Kindred homes.
• $4,000 annual travel stipend to help offset travel-related costs.
• Remote-first and remote-flexible work environment, with opportunities to work from anywhere and gather in person, including at Kindred headquarters in San Francisco.
• Regular team and company offsites.
• Inclusive, highly skilled team and a culture of high standards, feedback, and continual growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed