Public Affairs Manager

LOCATION: Vancouver, BC

Lime is a smart-mobility provider that offers cities an array of mobility products

including Lime-E e-assist bicycles and Lime-S electric scooters. Lime aims to
revolutionize mobility in cities and campuses by empowering residents with cleaner,
more efficient, and affordable transportation options that improve urban
sustainability.

We are looking for a Public Affairs Manager to lead the efforts to bring scooters to
Vancouver,, a critical market for Lime. This role is a heavily outward facing and highly
strategic role, joining a team of entrepreneurial leaders seeking to quickly expand
Lime’s reach around the world. You should share our vision for new, game-changing
transportation solutions and have the ability to persuasively express that vision with
elected officials, decision makers, and other stakeholders. You will be an
instrumental member of the team in building local coalitions that pave the way for
smart policy. You will also work with other members of the Lime team to relay
feedback, suggestions and improve the overall success of the company in your
market.

Responsibilities

● Establish strategic relationships with government and community leaders,

policy makers, and regulatory agencies, meeting with them on a regular basis
to build trust and mutual interest, mitigate potential obstacles, and convey
the company's priorities and strategies
● Help city governments, transit authorities, local stakeholders, and other
relevant institutions understand how Lime’s mobility solutions can work for
their cities.
● Help set and carry-out the public policy and advocacy agenda for the
company, working collaboratively with the other teams and executives to
ensure alignment between business objectives and policy and community
outreach goals.
● Partner with organizations, educational institutions and similar groups to
align Lime’s social mission with existing transportation, health, and
environmental community initiatives.
● Collaborate closely with other Lime team members on operations, marketing,
and local media activities.
● Support company’s work with strategic advisers and local consultants.
 ● Track and advise on important changes in regulatory or legislative matters
affecting your market.

Requirements

● Pure hustle and the the drive to fearlessly advocate for Lime with people in
positions of power
● Degree in Communications, Public Relations, or equivalent experience
● Community organizing, political campaign or other grassroots outreach
experience
● Excellent written and verbal communication/people skills
● Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work at a rapid startup space
● Able to work independently and as part of a team
● Ability to evaluate, prioritize, and discern strategic paths toward Lime growth
using quantifiable metrics
● Experience in event planning, media relations, and public meeting and
presentation facilitation
● Available for travel

Successful candidates will have

● 5+ years experience in government affairs, political campaigns, and/or

business development in a government-related environment
● Existing transportation, government, and advocacy contacts and relationships
in your market
● Excellent communications skills and ability to speak in public
● A strong business approach and aptitude for finding strategic wins even in
the face of initial resistance
● Government affairs know-how. Experience leading or working at a high level
in local or regional government arenas, particularly city government
● Passion for sustainability, politics, urban planning, mobility, and leveraging
tech for good

What We Offer

● Competitive salary and incentives. Salary + Equity

● Competitive benefits
● Opportunity to scale with a rapidly growing organization with uncapped
opportunity for career growth
● A passionate, fearless, and ambitious team
● Play an instrumental role in the transformation of urban mobility and
sustainability