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The Role:
DailyPay seeks a mission-driven, values-aligned leader adept at working in teams and with coalitions and motivated by economic justice, technology policy, and protecting consumers.
The Government Relations Manager, Central Region is responsible for serving as the primary representative of DailyPay to the assigned state legislatures, Governor’s offices, and relevant state agencies to generate awareness and support for DailyPay’s public policy agenda. This person will strategically coordinate and oversee efforts to further the state public policy priorities of DailyPay. They will be responsible for working with partner organizations to build support for DailyPay’s policy issues and to integrate advocacy messaging into relevant programs and events.
In this critical role, you will onboard and manage consultants in your region, as needed, to help pass legislation and engage with policy makers throughout fifteen states. This person will work cross-functionally with all relevant teams within DailyPay’s business. Qualified candidates have the ability to travel approximately 50% of the to events and state capitol meetings throughout the Central Region. You will be the lead liaison for DailyPay to state legislators, the Governor’s Office, and community partners in the Central Region of the United States.
If this opportunity excites you, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of the qualifications.
How You Will Make an Impact:
Reporting directly to the Director of Public Policy, our Government Relations Manager for the Central Region will drive DailyPay’s public policy strategy and partnership work in TX, LA, AR, OK, AL, MS, KS, MO, NE, IA, SD, ND, ID, MT, WY
Ability to travel approximately 50% of the time to events and state capitol meetings all throughout the Central Region
You will be the lead liaison for DailyPay to state legislators, the Governor’s Office, and community partners in the Central Region of the United States
In this important role, you will onboard and manage consultants in your region, as needed, to help pass legislation and engage with policy makers throughout these fifteen states
Specific Responsibilities include:
Meeting one on one with members of the State Legislatures, their staff, and other State Government officials and agencies to gain support for DailyPay’s advocacy issues
Monitoring and engaging on state-level legislative and regulatory issues of concern to DailyPay
Participating in coalition building efforts and collaborative partnerships to leverage opportunities that advance DailyPay’s advocacy issues
Collaborating with communications staff, consultants on development and timing of media advocacy efforts
Testifying before legislative committees in support of the company
Attending and participating in relevant events throughout the year, including state, national, and local conferences, fundraisers, galas, policy summits, etc.
Provide support for the East & West regional Government Relations leads as needed
What You Bring to The Team:
At least 4 years experience with the state legislative process
Experience helping to pass at least one bill in a state legislature and helping to get it signed
Established bi-partisan relationships and experience working with state elected officials within the region
Experience managing consultants, lobbyists, industry coalitions, trade associations, etc
Established relationships and experience working within the region with:
Advocates for local businesses
Local community organizations
Research institutions or similar stakeholder organizations
Experience monitoring and interpreting political development and trends
Ability to simultaneously manage multiple, complex projects in varying stages of development under time constraints
Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
Willingness to engage in the work “hands on” and take on a wide range of tasks and projects to advance our policy agenda in your region
Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team and independently, with internal and external stakeholders, in coalitions, and cross-functionally with other teams at DailyPay
Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills, enthusiasm, optimism, and ability to work through industry policy differences with competitors
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and ability to influence and build coalitions and relationships
Nice to Haves:
Knowledge in and relationship to consumer protection issues
Experience conveying complex tech public policy issues in simple terms to help educate policy makers
Experience drafting advocacy materials, utilizing research, and policy communications to achieve policy outcomes
What We Offer:
Exceptional health, vision, and dental care
Opportunity for equity ownership
Life and AD&D, short- and long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Resource Groups
Fun company outings and events
Unlimited PTO
401K with company match
Pay Transparency. DailyPay takes a market-based approach to compensation, which may vary depending on your location. United States locations are categorized into three tiers based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. The salary ranges are listed by geographic tier. Additionally, this role may be eligible for variable incentive compensation and stock options. Where a candidate fits within the compensation range for a role is based on their demonstrated experience, qualifications, skills, and internal equity.
New York City
$133,000—$175,000 USD
Remote, Premium (California, Connecticut, Washington D.C., New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts, Washington)
$133,000—$175,000 USD
Remote, Standard
$126,000—$170,000 USD
DailyPay is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable culture of belonging, grounded in empathy and respect, which values openness to opinions, awareness of lived experiences, fair treatment and access for all. We strive to build and develop diverse teams to create an organization where innovation thrives, where the full potential of each person is engaged, and their views, beliefs and values are integrated into our ways of working.
We encourage people of all backgrounds to join us on our mission. If you require reasonable accommodation for any aspect of the recruitment process, please send a request to peopleops@dailypay.com. All requests for accommodation will be addressed as confidentially as practicable.
DailyPay is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, political affiliation, marital or partnership status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth (or related medical conditions), sex, sexual orientation, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, genetic disorder, genetic predisposition, carrier status, military status, familial status, or domestic violence victim status and any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Financial Services
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