Community and Public Affairs Specialist Job at Waymo, Illinois

VEFNRnlXVkIvcElaMVBScXNsWnhiYTk1c1E9PQ==
  • Waymo
  • Illinois

Job Description

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.

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

This role requires regular travel (25-50%) to engage with community partners and represent Waymo at events throughout the Midwest.

The expected base salary range for this full-time position across US locations is listed below. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the role location or, if the role can be performed remote, the specific salary range for your preferred location, during the hiring process.

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

Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Remote work,

Similar Jobs

RIGID

Field Safety Technician Job at RIGID

 ...SUMMARY Field Safety Technician will work with job sites in their assigned region to ensure that employees follow important safety codes, jobsite safety culture and regulatory compliance.Field Safety Technicians typically work on a single job site or multiple sites... 

T2 Systems

Software Developer Job at T2 Systems

 ...The Software Engineer transforms business requirements into robust technical designs. You will contribute to project delivery as part...  ...successful project outcomes. Essential Position Functions Develop and maintain scalable software applications Participate in... 

XcelHR

B2B Sales Consultant Job at XcelHR

 ...role, you'll target clients with 1-1000 employees nationwide. You will sign new clients and nurture relationships, supported by our sales training and support tailored to your needs. Integrity, resilience, and a "refuse to lose" attitude are crucial. Enjoy uncapped residual... 

Suna Solutions

Facilities Coordinator Job at Suna Solutions

 ...Now Hiring: Facilities Coordinator Location: Irvine, CA 92614 Pay Rate: $26$27/hour (W2) Job Type: Contract role Schedule:...  ...Assist in vendor selection, coordination, and performance management across services such as HVAC, janitorial, landscaping, and more... 

Vape City

Sales Associate Night Shift Job at Vape City

 ...store; we're a community hub offering a wide range of products to enhance our customers' experiences. With a commitment to excellence, we operate 24/7and provide unparalleled customer service. Join us and be part of our journey as we continue to grow! What We Offer...