Director of Policy Campaigns

At HopSkipDrive, our goal is to create opportunity for all through mobility. 

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, rulemaking, community-driven advocacy, organizing, and campaign coalition building to support HopSkipDrive's policy priorities. We are building a team of creative problem-solvers from many different backgrounds looking for a challenging and rewarding experience. 

Who You Are

The ideal candidate for this role will be a highly organized, detail-oriented strategist with a proven track record in developing strategic networks and overseeing multiple policy campaigns with a results-driven approach.

The following duties will be performed under the direction of the Sr. Director of Policy:

• Oversee a team of individuals that includes government and community engagement functions;
• Develop, execute, and simultaneously manage multi-faceted advocacy campaigns that enable the business to expand opportunities in the U.S.;  
• Ability to integrate and align internal company priorities into effective advocacy & policy campaigns with proven outcomes;
• Expertise in legislative and advocacy engagement, including the ability to build and lead coalitions to advance company and policy needs;
• Draft and edit position papers, testimony, and comments on proposed legislative and regulatory actions;
• Ability to drive outcomes in a fast-paced environment, and pivot in response to areas of opportunity 

Minimum Qualifications

• Established campaign expert with at least 8-10 years experience working on State-level policy issues in a relevant business or non-governmental organization—or in a political, governmental, or regulatory context. A mix of public and private sector experience is an advantage.
• Direct policy/engagement …