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 an experienced policy professional to join our Federal Government Relations team in Washington, D.C. You will help implement our government relations strategy at the federal level, executing an ambitious agenda for a fast-growing, dynamic business. This position will report to the Head of Federal Government Relations on our Policy Team.
You will work closely with colleagues across the Public Policy and Communications teams, as well as with departments throughout the company, including Legal, Regulatory, and Marketing, to execute our federal government relations strategy. You will build relationships with Republican Members of Congress and their staff as well as congressional committees to tell the story of how DoorDash is empowering local communities — from generating billions of dollars in supplemental income for Dashers, to providing opportunities for local businesses to grow in the era of ecommerce, to powering the delivery of millions of meals to people in need. Candidates must have a passion for policy, establishing and building relationships, and a talent for advocacy.
You’re excited about this opportunity because you will…
- Help craft and execute DoorDash’s legislative and political strategy at the federal level with the support of a stellar in-house team and an industry-leading group of external consultants.
- Build long-term relationships with Members of Congress and their staff, as well as relevant congressional committee staff while establishing DoorDash as the preeminent voice for our industry.
- Represent DoorDash in meetings with Members of Congress, congressional staff and congressional committee staff.
- Participate in trade groups and industry associations on behalf of the company.
- Collaborate with policy development leads to craft policy solutions that serve business needs while meeting political realities.
- Work with other members of the policy team to mobilize the Dasher, merchant, and customer communities in support of DoorDash’s mission.
We’re excited about you because…
- You are a leader.
- You have 6+ years of relevant experience including previous Hill experience, congressional affairs, and/or public policy experience.
- Established relationships on Capitol Hill including with key Republican members and within key committees of jurisdiction
- Experience advocating before Congress and/or the Executive Branch on behalf of private sector and/or trades association
- You have a deep understanding of federal government relations, including effective lobbying strategies, grassroots organizing, and the mechanics of policy-making.
- A track record of working across functions with both internal and external stakeholders and partners.
- You are a strong strategic thinker with polished written and oral advocacy skills.
- You are organized, collaborative, and have a bias for action.
- You are willing to travel (20%).
- You’re a self-starter; you’re intrinsically motivated but also a good teammate.
- Significant experience working as personal or committee staff within the U.S. House of Representatives or the U.S. Senate
- Desire and ability to learn and advocate on new policy issues effectively
- Nice to have: Experience in the tech industry, particularly the on-demand economy.
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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 for all regular employees that includes a 401(k) plan with an employer match, paid time off, paid parental leave, wellness benefits, and several paid holidays.
Additionally, for full-time employees, DoorDash offers medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and basic life insurance, family-forming assistance, a commuter benefit match, and a mental health program, among others.
To learn more about our benefits, visit our careers page here.
About DoorDash
At DoorDash, our mission to empower local economies shapes how our team members move quickly, learn, and reiterate in order to make impactful decisions that display empathy for our range of users—from Dashers to merchant partners to consumers. We are a technology and logistics company that started with door-to-door delivery, and we are looking for team members who can help us go from a company that is known for delivering food to a company that people turn to for any and all goods.
DoorDash is growing rapidly and changing constantly, which gives our team members the opportunity to share their unique perspectives, solve new challenges, and own their careers. We're committed to supporting employees’ happiness, healthiness, and overall well-being by providing comprehensive benefits and perks including premium healthcare, wellness expense reimbursement, paid parental leave and more.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We’re committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities. That’s why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has room at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunity to excel.
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