Associate, Federal Affairs
$88.4k - $130kDoordashusa
About the Team DoorDash’s Public Policy & Social Impact Team advocates for legislation that supports the health of our business and empowers our community of Dashers, local business partners, and consumers. Through our advocacy on cutting-edge public policy issues and the programs that we develop, we are shaping the future of local economies. This unique team combines direct engagement with policymakers at all levels of government, advocacy campaigns, policy research and analysis, and programs to promote equity, safety, and sustainability. About the Role DoorDash is hiring a proven Federal Affairs Associate to help shape our public policy strategy and execution, independently assist with integrated issue management campaigns, and build lasting and positive relationships with federal public policy stakeholders. Based in Washington DC, you’ll be a key team member supporting the work of the Federal Affairs team and work closely with Public Affairs, Communications, Legal, and other business functions. You will report to the Head of Federal Affairs. At DoorDash, excellence in Federal Affairs means that… When our federal government relations stakeholders are considering public policies that could impact DoorDash and the lives and livelihoods of Dashers, merchants, and consumers, we are early, active, and influential participants in the policy debate. We are at the table and impactful because we are active, credible, reliable, and ethical leaders. Our stakeholders understand and appreciate that DoorDash is a trusted partner and is committed to bringing positive change to the communities we serve. The commitments we make and the relationships we build are real. We’ve proactively identified policy priorities, emerging threats, and opportunities and are actively advancing favorable policy solutions while also investing time and resources into developing real and long-term relationships with our stakeholders. You’re excited about this opportunity because… You are a key player in DoorDash’s connection between federal public policy stakeholders and advancing a mission critical, proactive policy agenda. You are excited to develop and build new internal processes to support the team and accelerate our impact. You can effectively coordinate and execute tasks within multiple, complex public policy campaigns. You are eager to build and maintain personal connections that lead to lasting and trusted relationships with federal public policy stakeholders. You understand the important role that DoorDash’s mission to empower local economies plays in our government relations advocacy. You are passionate about government relations and like to work with a team of professionals. You are a leader but not a solo operator. We’re excited about you because… You have a BS or BA from an accredited university. You have 3+ years of experience in Congress, the Administration, a federal agency, in-house, or a trade association working directly on federal public policy issues related to the app-based economy. You have a deep understanding of federal government relations and have experience implementing workflows that support a government affairs team. You thrive under pressure and have a proven ability to monitor, analyze, and synthesize legislation for senior leadership and cross‑functional teams. You are a strong, clear written and oral communicator. You are organized, collaborative, and have a bias for action. You’re a self‑starter; you’re intrinsically motivated but also a good teammate. Bonus Points Government and in-house experience Direct policy experience in employment/labor law Experience in the tech industry, particularly the app‑based economy Compensation The successful candidate’s starting pay will fall within the pay range listed below and is determined based on job‑related factors including, but not limited to, skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. Base salary is localized according to an employee’s work location. Ranges are market‑dependent and may be modified in the future. In addition to base salary, the compensation for this role includes opportunities for equity grants. Talk to your recruiter for more information. DoorDash cares about you and your overall well-being. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to all regular employees, which includes 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). DoorDash also offers medical, dental, and vision benefits, 11 paid holidays, disability and basic life insurance, family‑forming assistance, and a mental health program, among others. To learn more about our benefits, visit our careers page here. See below for paid time off details: For salaried roles: flexible paid time off/vacation, plus 80 hours of paid sick time per year. For hourly roles: vacation accrued at about 1 hour for every 25.97 hours worked (e.g. about 6.7 hours/month if working 40 hours/week; about 3.4 hours/month if working 20 hours/week), and paid sick time accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked (e.g. about 5.8 hours/month if working 40 hours/week; about 2.9 hours/month if working 20 hours/week). The national base pay range for this position within the United States, including Illinois and Colorado.
$88,400 — $130,000 USD
Statement of Non‑Discrimination: In keeping with our beliefs and goals, no employee or applicant will face discrimination or harassment based on: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, or veteran status. Above and beyond discrimination and harassment based on “protected categories,” we also strive to prevent other subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (i.e., stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our office. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at DoorDash. We value a diverse workforce – people who identify as women, non‑binary or gender non‑conforming, LGBTQIA+, American Indian or Native Alaskan, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, differently‑abled, caretakers and parents, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Thank you to the Level Playing Field Institute for this statement of non‑discrimination. Provision for accommodations: If you need any accommodations, please inform your recruiting contact upon initial connection. #J-18808-Ljbffr Doordashusa- Title : Associate, Academic and Clinical Affairs Department/Unit : Professional Development/Professional Affairs FLSA Status : Full-time, Non-exempt... ...law. APTA participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm...SuggestedFull timeFlexible hours
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