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Summary:

Meta is seeking a Public Policy Manager, External Affairs, to advance Meta’s relationships with key economic and workforce advocacy partners on public policy issues. In this role, you will work across a wide spectrum of public policy issues, cultivating relationships with national advocacy organizations as well as business-leaders to inform Meta’s policy and programs development. The manager will develop long-term partnerships to advance Meta’s issue engagement, information sharing, advocacy and to create opportunities for small businesses and entrepreneurs to gain digital skills, like AI, so they can create, build, and grow their business. The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented, creative, get-things-done professional who can function independently in a fast-moving environment, and rapidly earn credibility and trust with external partners, as well as within an organization. They will also have a demonstrated interest and knowledge of government, economic development, and technology.

Required Skills:

Public Policy Manager, External Affairs Responsibilities:

1. Public Policy & Program Engagement:

2. Manage day-to-day engagement with a set of key stakeholders, including information sharing with relevant internal partners, to advise on Meta’s policy priorities, as well as attending events in DC with occasional travel to conferences elsewhere in the US, and

3. Co-manage small business advocacy program which includes developing programming to support SMBs and entrepreneurs, in addition to identifying advocacy opportunities

4. Work with policy team to advance Meta’s policy priorities with third party groups, particularly on artificial intelligence, competition emerging technologies, and energy policy

5. Internal Collaboration

6. Work closely with numerous internal partners, including Business, Communications, Public Affairs, Legal, and Federal and State Policy teams to set strategy for key policy campaigns and product launches.

7. Information Management

8. Aid in tracking progress against key priorities

9. Keep careful records for engagements and communications with third party organizations

10. Track public commentary from third party stakeholders on key issues

11. Complete administrative tasks surrounding budget tracking and charitable contributions

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

12. Bachelor’s Degree in political science, policy, law, business or related field

13. 5+ years of experience with government relations, political campaigns, and/or stakeholder management

14. Event management experience

15. Experience executing cross-functional policy campaigns

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

16. Communications and interpersonal relationship skills

17. Experience managing internal and external relations

18. Experience managing a budget

19. Experience articulating policies and their reasoning to various audiences effectively

Public Compensation:

$119,000/year to $177,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

**Industry:** Internet

Equal Opportunity:

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at [email protected].