Government Affairs Manager

We're known as an auto glass company. That's the focus of what we do. But beyond the glass, we're so much more. We'll help you build a fulfilling career and encourage you to have a life. Let us be the best place you'll ever work. About Safelite When you think of Safelite, you think of auto glass or maybe even our catchy jingle. We get it. That’s what we do. Safelite fixes more windshields and recalibrates more advanced vehicle safety systems than anyone else. Safelite is a subsidiary of Belron, a multifaceted auto glass and claims management service organization who employs more than 16,000 people nationwide. Belron is the global industry leader, operating in 39 countries and employs more than 30,000 people. But all that is not what sets us apart. That’s our people – our culture, our way of being, our spirit. A Brief Overview Our Early Career program, in partnership with Belron, is designed to help develop early career associates into future leaders through curated experiences, custom curriculum, and networking. Upon program completion, you will have an opportunity to pursue a functional role that leverages your strengths and enables the needs of either Safelite’s or Belron’s businesses. Joining offers immediate exposure to senior leaders both in the U.S. and internationally. Government Affairs & Public Policy Global Early Career Professionals support the company's business operations within the Legal function. Associates will develop an understanding of how government affairs, public policy, enterprise risk management, and strategic communications influence business strategy, protect organizational interests, and support long‑term growth. Participants will develop strong research, analytical, communication, and relationship‑building skills needed for a career in Government Affairs & Public Policy. What You’ll Do Support business function through performing hands‑on learned day‑to‑day tasks and projects associated with the team/function. Engage in ongoing collaboration, consultation, and relationship building with internal associates to gain hands on experience in each business rotation. Identify, recommend, and incorporate efficiencies on each business rotation. Analyze actual tasks and processes with a continuous improvement mindset to encourage necessary changes to support business objectives. Provide insights and present recommendations to senior leadership. Collaborate with stakeholders to research and analyze business problems. Gather business requirements and develop project strategy to support business objectives. Analyze data and market trends to inform strategies and support business cases. Present strategy to senior leadership; lead and contribute to project where applicable. Contribute to or lead one or more program stretch project(s) with a set deadline and deliverables, which may include conducting research, analyzing insights, and making recommendations. Works with rotation leader(s) to manage own time and progress tasks to meet deadlines. Demonstrate knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of the support functions and technical knowledge of processes and tools in respective area. Complete and actively participate in all program elements, including personal development plan. Completes all accreditation/certification requirements, where applicable. Performs other duties as assigned. What You’ll Need Bachelor's Degree in Public Policy, Public Relations, Political Science, Communications, Risk Management, Legal Studies, or a related major by June 2027. Previous internship experience required. Demonstrated leadership potential through academic, professional, or extracurricular activities. Cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher at the time of application. Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships. Self-motivated with a strong work ethic, positive attitude, initiative, intellectual curiosity, and a commitment to continuous learning and development. Excellent critical thinking and problem‑solving skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and the ability to quickly learn new technologies and applications. Eligible to permanently work in the United States without sponsorship. Currently reside in or be willing to relocate to Columbus, OH. Ability to travel internationally. What You’ll Get Competitive weekly pay and bonus opportunities Total job benefits valued at more than $10k*. This includes a 401(k) plan with company matching, medical coverage plans customized to suit your needs and a commitment to work/life balance through our paid time off (PTO) programs, company holidays and paid volunteer days. Explore our full health, wealth, and life benefits at Up to $5,250 annually in tuition reimbursement per year. Onboarding, mentorship, and professional development designed to accelerate your career growth. Exposure to cross-functional teams and opportunities to build business acumen across a growing enterprise. Meaningful projects and real-world experience that make an immediate impact on the business. A collaborative, inclusive culture that encourages innovation, learning, and continuous improvement. Safelite® was founded in Wichita, Kansas in 1947. A leading service organization, the Safelite family of brands delivers our People Powered, Customer Driven experience to more than 11 million customers annually. Safelite® AutoGlass, the nation’s largest provider of vehicle glass repair, replacement and recalibration services, operates more than 700 stores and 7,900 MobileGlassShops™ across all 50 U.S. states, while Safelite® Solutions provides property and casualty claims management services to more than 175 insurance and fleet clients. All of this is supported through our technology‑forward supply chain and corporate services. We’re People Powered: Our people come first. We care about your well‑being and we’ll give you what you need to have a happy work/life. We’re good at what we do: we're proud of our 88% Net Promoter Score (NPS). We’re big: We’re owned by Belron®, the world’s largest vehicle glass company, spanning 40 countries across 6 continents. We’re trustworthy: We provide coverage to all U.S. drivers in all 50 states. We give back: Community service is important to us - we’ve even recycled 107K+ tons of glass to date. We're diverse: Safelite welcomes everyone. We value our diverse workforce and suppliers, and we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We don’t discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law, nor do we tolerate discrimination or harassment against our associates and clients. #J-18808-Ljbffr