Community Engagement Manager

August 21

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HopSkipDrive

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HopSkipDrive is the safe youth transportation solution schools and families rely on to get kids where they need to go.

Ridesharing for kids • Kids Transportation • School Transportation • Student Transportation • Youth Transportation

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💰 $37M Series D on 2022-09

Description

• Work with cross-functional colleagues to execute engagement plans for state and local issues • Develop and execute community engagement strategies that will support HopSkipDrive’s mission • Represent the company in meetings with caregivers, CareDrivers, and local stakeholders • Work with teams across HopSkipDrive to build or modify programs that enhance HopSkipDrive’s mission • Build coalitions of supporters by creating and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders • Create scalable rapid response and long-term grassroots engagement strategies at the local, and state levels • Organize community events, such as community meetings, roundtables, outreach sessions, and meetups that furthers HopSkipDrive’s mission • Draft and edit letters and op-eds as needed

Requirements

• Established community engagement expert, with at least 5-7+ years experience with state and local policy, government relations or political campaigns • Charismatic in-person presence and exceptional communication skills • Proven ability to understand and translate the impacts of policies on the Company • Exceptional communication skills and ability to serve as the public face of HopSkipDrive to advocacy groups in each market • Ability to keep a finger on the pulse of policy conversations in specified markets and identify opportunities for the company • Strong persuasive writing skills • Experience recruiting and remotely organizing campaign volunteers • Knowledge of best-in-class ground organizing tactics • Impeccable event organization skills • Passionate commitment to the HopSkipDrive mission and the community we serve

Benefits

• Equity for all full-time employees • Flexible vacation • Medical, dental, vision and life insurance • 401(k) • FSA • Opportunity to work for a VC-backed company