Lyft · 8 hours ago
Manager, Campaigns & Political Giving
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$143K/yr - $179K/yr
5+ years expLyft is a company dedicated to serving and connecting people, fostering an inclusive work environment. This role combines political campaign management with political giving strategy, overseeing the development and implementation of campaigns while managing PAC operations to support Lyft's policy goals.
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Responsibilities
Strategic Campaign Development & Management
In partnership with our Director of Campaigns, design and implement strategic campaigns leveraging tactics such as customer activation; earned, owned, and paid media; and leveraging, creating, and supporting coalitions and third party partners
Develop campaign plans with clear goals, timelines, budgets, and messaging
Lead cross-functional collaboration across Policy, Communications, Legal, Product, Marketing teams and other internal partners
Represent Lyft on industry policy coalitions, building third-party support as needed
Oversee campaign execution, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets
Act as a thought leader on political strategies, messaging, and tactics across the company
Political Giving Strategy & PAC Operations
Own and drive Lyft's short-term and long-term political contribution strategy in partnership with the Chief Policy Officer and Policy Leadership Team, ensuring alignment with business priorities
Set vision and strategy for Lyft's Federal PAC and State PACs, including internal growth targets and fundraising initiatives to maximize participation and contribution levels
Identify high-impact opportunities to expand Lyft's political footprint and deepen relationships with elected officials and organizations
Serve as subject matter expert on political giving strategy, providing regular briefings, impact analysis, and strategic recommendations to leadership
Ensure comprehensive compliance with campaign finance law across federal, state, and local jurisdictions; manage external counsel relationships and establish robust compliance processes
Lead quarterly state and local political giving cycles, including planning, budgeting, approvals, execution, and tracking across all Government Relations teams
Qualification
Required
At least five years of experience working in political campaigns, legislative advocacy, PAC activities, corporate political affairs, or related fields
Demonstrated expertise in campaign finance law and compliance
Proven track record of building and scaling corporate PAC programs and political giving operations
Strong understanding of political strategy, project management, budget management, and compliance
Experience managing relationships with elected officials, political committees, and fundraising networks
Demonstrated ability to lead complex political campaigns, facilitate cross-functional collaboration, and manage internal relationships
Strategic thinking and planning with ability to translate political intelligence into actionable strategies
Exceptional project management skills with attention to detail and ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder processes
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders
Proactive self-starter who takes initiative and brings creative solutions
Political acumen and advocacy expertise
Benefits
Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options with additional programs available when enrolled
Mental health benefits
Family building benefits
Child care and pet benefits
401(k) plan to help save for your future
In addition to 12 observed holidays, salaried team members have discretionary paid time off, hourly team members have 15 days paid time off
18 weeks of paid parental leave. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible
Subsidized commuter benefits
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Company
Lyft
Lyft is a leading ride-hailing service offering car rentals, bike, and scooter-sharing through its mobile app for convenient transportation.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (137)
2024 (100)
2023 (132)
2022 (287)
2021 (266)
2020 (281)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.76BKey Investors
FidelityMagna InternationalCapitalG
2025-09-03Post Ipo Debt· $450M
2024-02-21Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2021-02-01Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
David Risher
Chief Executive Officer
Erin Brewer
Chief Financial Officer
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