Remote Public Affairs Manager (Cedar Rapids)

Who is Flock? Flock Safety is the leading safety technology platform, helping communities thrive by taking a proactive approach to crime prevention and security. Our hardware and software suite connects cities, law enforcement, businesses, schools, and neighborhoods in a nationwide public-private safety network. Trusted by over 5,000 communities, 4,500 law enforcement agencies, and 1,000 businesses, Flock delivers real-time intelligence while prioritizing privacy and responsible innovation.
We’re a high-performance, low-ego team driven by urgency, collaboration, and bold thinking. Working at Flock means tackling big challenges, moving fast, and continuously improving. It’s intense but deeply rewarding for those who want to make an impact.
With nearly $700M in venture funding and a $7.5B valuation, we’re scaling intentionally and seeking top talent to help build the impossible. If you value teamwork, ownership, and solving tough problems, Flock could be the place for you.

The Opportunity 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 Cedar Rapids, Iowa area to be considered
The Skillset 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.

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

Feeling uneasy that you haven’t ticked every box? That’s okay; we’ve felt that way too. Studies have shown women and minorities are less likely to apply unless they meet all qualifications. We encourage you to break the status quo and apply to roles that would make you excited to come to work every day.

90 Days at Flock We are a results-oriented culture and believe job descriptions are a thing of the past. We prescribe to 90 day plans and believe that good days, lead to good weeks, which lead to good months. This serves as a preview of the 90 day plan you will receive if you were to be hired in this role at Flock Safety.
The First 30 Days
Review current local legislative initiatives in your region, shadow multiple municipal engagements including city council testimony, begin relationship building with preexisting stakeholders, assess the teams strengths and opportunities, and have full literacy in Flock’s suite of products.

The First 60 Days
Understand your region’s sales objectives and how your work supports those goals. Engage in the enablement process from start to finish under supervision including speaking at a city council meeting. Initiate new third party partnerships that complement Flock’s policy objectives and have a communications plan to maintain consistent contact with all stakeholders in your region.

90 Days & Beyond
At this point, you should be fully off and running. You should have successfully, you should feel both comfortable operating at Flock and within your team, and you are confidently representing Flock before Public Affairs audiences across your region.

Salary & Equity In this role, you’ll receive a salary range of $130,000 -$170,000 as well as Flock Safety Stock Options. We dont offer bonuses. Base salary is determined by job-related experience, education/training, as well as market indicators. Your recruiter will discuss this in-depth with you during our first chat..

The Perks 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 individuals 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.
Flock is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diverse backgrounds and thoughts and welcome everyone to apply for employment with us. We are committed to fostering an environment that is inclusive, transparent, and collaborative. Mutual respect is central to how Flock operates, and we believe the best solutions come from diverse perspectives, experiences, and skills. We embrace our differences and know that we are stronger working together.
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At Flock Safety, we compensate our employees fairly for their work. Base salary is determined by job-related experience, education/training, as well as market indicators. The range above is representative of base salary only and does not include equity, sales bonus plans (when applicable) and benefits. This range may be modified in the future. This job posting may span more than one career level.
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