Public Affairs Manager – Global Business Solutions Group (GBSG) and Corporate Responsibility

TL;DR

Public Affairs Manager (GBSG and Corporate Responsibility): Drive end-to-end public affairs campaigns for small business policy priorities with an accent on strategic alliances, third-party outreach, and amplification of company messaging. Focus on shaping legislative debates, managing grasstops advocacy, and partnering with executives on policy outcomes benefiting QuickBooks and Mailchimp customers.

Location: Hybrid with 3 days per week onsite in Washington, DC office

Washington, DC: $157,500 - $212,500

Company

Global financial technology platform powering prosperity for 100 million customers worldwide with products like TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp.

What you will do

• Drive federal/state/local public affairs activities for GBSG and CR portfolio, including alliances and third-party outreach to shape policy for small business customers.
• Manage consultants and agencies to produce content for policy outcomes benefiting small and mid-market businesses.
• Serve as strategic partner to C-suite for policy moments, preparing remarks, briefing materials, and social content.
• Manage grasstops advocacy programs, including recruitment, fly-ins, and activation of business advocates.
• Amplify research and data through media, events, and coalitions.
• Build relationships with trade associations and advocacy organizations.

Requirements

• Minimum 5-10 years in political campaigns, government, public affairs, or PR with corporation/agency/trade association
• Experience on political campaigns or in capitals (US or international) preferred
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Project/program management skills with organization and attention to detail
• Third-party relationship building and campaign management experience
• Strong writing, critical thinking, and analytical skills
• Executive acumen and ethical standards

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid role prioritizing in-office collaboration 3 days/week for connection, creativity, and productivity
• Competitive compensation with pay-for-performance, cash bonus, equity rewards, and benefits
• Regular pay equity comparisons across ethnicity and gender