Government Relations Manager- East Coast

We’re a technology company that solves complex transportation challenges where there is a heightened need for safety, equity, and care. Through our marketplace, we connect kids, older adults, or anyone needing extra support to highly-vetted caregivers on wheels. Through our software and advisory services, we solve the biggest transportation challenges facing schools and school districts around the country.

Founded by three moms as a solution to their own transportation challenges, we’ve now facilitated more than 3.3 million rides and operate across over 13 states across the country. We continue to expand at a rapid pace, making the Inc. 5000 list four times, as well as the Deloitte 500 Fast-Growing Technology list. HopSkipDrive is a Series D company and has raised $100M in funding to date.

Who We Are

We are a team of advocacy and legislative professionals who are working to drive change through legislative efforts, rule-making, community-driven advocacy, organizing, and campaign coalition building to support HopSkipDrive’s mission. We are building a team of creative problem-solvers from many different backgrounds looking for a challenging and rewarding experience. We do, and you will, support the business in the following ways:

• Develop, foster, and strengthen relationships with key members of relevant regulatory bodies and third parties.
• Analyze legislative and regulatory opportunities in specified existing and expansion markets, and help inform policy strategy.
• Work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to ensure that emerging issues and trends are clearly understood and advise on steps to address them.
• Identify opportunities to collaborate with stakeholders, policymakers and leaders with similar missions, and cultivate those connections.
• Draft and edit position papers, testimony, and comments on proposed legislative and regulatory actions.
• Manage external consultants to assist with key policy priorities

Who You Are

You are a highly organized, detail-oriented strategist with a proven track record in developing strategic networks and overseeing multiple GR campaigns with a results-driven approach. With the following skills, you’ll make a tangible and immediate impact:

• Established government relations expert, with at least 5+ years of combined experience in government relations, regulatory agency, and/ or business experience preferred
• Experience in public utilities, transportation, and/or education strongly preferred
• Experience with the legislative process and working with lobbyists
• Proven ability to research and analyze statutes and regulations with diligence and attention to detail
• Proven ability to understand and translate the impacts of a policy on the Company
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to serve as the public face of HopSkipDrive to policymakers and governmental contacts in each market
• Proven ability to build relationships with stakeholders and identify policy-related opportunities that will further HopSkipDrive’s mission
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to develop strategic policy plans and advance several policy initiatives simultaneously
• Ability to keep a finger on the pulse of policy conversations in specified markets and identify opportunities for the company
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 20% of the time