Community and Public Affairs Specialist
3 weeks ago
Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. Since its start as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has focused on building the Waymo Driver—The World's Most Experienced Driver™—to improve access to mobility while saving thousands of lives now lost to traffic crashes. The Waymo Driver powers Waymo’s fully autonomous ride-hail service and can also be applied to a range of vehicle platforms and product use cases. The Waymo Driver has provided over ten million rider-only trips, enabled by its experience autonomously driving over 100 million miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulation across 15+ U.S. states. As a member of the Public Affairs team, you will be at the forefront of bringing autonomous driving technology to the public. Our focus is implementing advocacy, grassroots, and grasstops campaigns to drive acceptance and adoption of our life-saving technology. We work directly with key third party groups and influencers to educate the public on the safety benefits of Waymo's fully autonomous driving technology. Internally, our efforts support the innovative work of engineering, product, safety, and external engagement teams. In this remote role, you will report into our Public Affairs Manager. While this position is remote, the candidate in this role will work from Chicago, Illinois. You Will: Build relationships Develop and sustain relationships with influential community organizations and (non-elected) leaders to build trust in Waymo’s technology and maintain Waymo’s ability to operate in major Midwest cities Creative storytelling & execution of public affairs campaigns in the Midwest Assist with social media content regarding Waymo’s public affairs work with Midwest stakeholders Assist with strategic planning and execution of digital media campaigns that showcase our third-party advocates and Waymo Represent Waymo and advocate for our values in the Midwest This may include speaking at sponsored events, neighborhood meetings, arranging and leading volunteer events that benefit our stakeholders, or assisting with local media inquiries Identify and, sometimes, staff community events Identify the most appropriate, influential, and impactful sponsorship opportunities in which Waymo should participate Process sponsorships and manage event logistics Budget management experience You Have: Experience planning, creating and executing strategic digital campaigns; Campaign goal-setting design and execution Vast and thorough knowledge of major Midwest cities and the nonprofits and grassroots organizations that move them 5 years of external affairs and/or nonprofit leadership experience Budget management experience We Prefer: Experience managing agency support Passion for advocacy and public speaking Travel Requirement: This role requires regular travel (25-50%) to engage with community partners and represent Waymo at events throughout the Midwest. Waymo employees are also eligible to participate in Waymo’s discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and generous Company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements. Salary Range $158,000—$200,000 USD #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Director Public Affairs
1 week ago
Chicago, United States BLACK - Building Leadership And Community Knowledge Full timeAlternative Job Titles: Associate Director Public Affairs; Government Relations Director; Public Policy Advocate; Sr. Community Impact Coordinator. Director develops, coordinates, directs, and administers all public affairs programs; monitors and evaluates relevant legislative and regulatory issues and analyzes effects on the organization; oversees all...
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Midwest Public Affairs Lead
3 weeks ago
Chicago, United States Waymo Full timeA leading autonomous technology company is seeking a Public Affairs professional to drive acceptance of its innovative solutions. This remote position, based in Chicago, requires building relationships with community organizations and executing strategic public affairs campaigns. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in external affairs or...
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Senior Public Affairs
3 weeks ago
Chicago, United States Waymo Full timeA leading autonomous driving technology company is seeking a Public Affairs professional in Chicago, Illinois. This remote role focuses on building relationships with community organizations and executing advocacy campaigns to promote adoption of their technology. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in external affairs and a strategic mindset for...
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Manager, Issues
2 weeks ago
Chicago, United States Adtalem Global Education Full timeCompany DescriptionAbout Adtalem Global Education Adtalem Global Education is a national leader in post-secondary education and leading provider of professional talent to the healthcare industry. Adtalem educates and empowers students with the knowledge and skills to become leaders in their communities and make a lasting impact on public health, well-being...
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Manager, Issues
2 days ago
Chicago, IL, United States Adtalem Global Education Full timeCompany DescriptionAbout Adtalem Global Education Adtalem Global Education is a national leader in post-secondary education and leading provider of professional talent to the healthcare industry. Adtalem educates and empowers students with the knowledge and skills to become leaders in their communities and make a lasting impact on public health, well-being...
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Manager, Issues
1 week ago
Chicago, IL, United States Adtalem Global Education Full timeCompany DescriptionAbout Adtalem Global Education Adtalem Global Education is a national leader in post-secondary education and leading provider of professional talent to the healthcare industry. Adtalem educates and empowers students with the knowledge and skills to become leaders in their communities and make a lasting impact on public health, well-being...
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Manager, Issues
6 days ago
Chicago, IL, United States Adtalem Global Education Full timeCompany DescriptionAbout Adtalem Global Education Adtalem Global Education is a national leader in post-secondary education and leading provider of professional talent to the healthcare industry. Adtalem educates and empowers students with the knowledge and skills to become leaders in their communities and make a lasting impact on public health, well-being...
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Director of Public Affairs
2 weeks ago
Chicago, IL, United States AWOFINC - A Work of Faith Ministries, Inc. Full timeCore Functions: Develops, coordinates, directs, and administers all public affairs programs; monitors and evaluates relevant legislative and regulatory issues and analyzes effects on the organization; oversees all strategic grassroots and community outreach activities; develops and maintains solid relationships with appropriate congressional, federal...
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Manager, Public Affairs
1 week ago
Chicago, IL, United States KPMG Full timeKnown for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients. It's also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative...
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Manager, Public Affairs
6 days ago
Chicago, IL, United States KPMG Full timeKnown for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients. It's also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative...
