Government Relations Associate

Firm: FlixBus
Location:
Los Angeles

Payment: Paid
Start Date: Apr 5, 2021
Category: Transportation
Contact: Joe Eyen
joe.eyen@flixbus.com

Posted: Mar 23, 2021

Apply here: https://flix.careers/job/5138332002

We're looking for a motivated and driven Government Relations Associate who will help us shape our team, drive the company to the next level, and have the most direct influence on our success.

Your Tasks – Paint the world green
Outreach to, meet with, and develop relationships with government agencies, community partners, and other key stakeholders in the western US
Research policies and regulations, best practices, partnership opportunities, and more
Manage authorizations processes for local and regional governments
Prepare written materials and presentations for a range of audiences
Analyze various internal and external data sources to help the US team develop a deeper understanding of KPIs and overall performance and focus its future efforts
Coordinate launches and other projects, ensuring fluid communications between different departments and results are delivered in a timely manner, including Network Planning, Business Development, Operations, and more
Quick to respond to both opportunities and problems in a well-prepared, strategic manner
Your work is always customer driven and promotes a strong customer experience
Your Profile – Ready to hop on board
Bachelor’s degree plus some relevant work or internship experience preferred, including public-sector, public affairs, transportation and mobility, and business
Familiarity and passion for car-alternative, environmentally friendly transportation
Gets excited by the details! Strong attention to detail
Strong oral and written communicator. Comfortable on the phone and presenting to groups
Relentless drive towards solutions
Able to work collaboratively within and across teams
Entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to deal with ambiguity
Excellent skills in English, skills in other languages a plus, especially Spanish
Travel within the western US may be required, likely not more than 10-15%
PLEASE ATTACH A COVER LETTER AND TWO WRITING SAMPLES (The writing samples do not need to address a specific topic or be in a certain format. Samples from college courses, previous jobs or internships, news articles, etc. will all suffice. Include writing sample in same PDF as cover letter). Please also include your earliest possible start date in your cover letter.

Our Perks – More than just a job
Generous benefits, including covered premiums for health insurance, dental, vision; 401K matching; wellness stipend; 15 days vacation + holidays + sick days
Fun at work and beyond. Discover the world with your free FlixBus rides and join our regular team events – there's always something to celebrate!
Feel at home. We provide you with a laptop, comfortable working space, free drinks, a casual dress code, diverse employee discounts and more.
Have an impact! With innovation and smart technology, we are changing the way people travel, and you too can have an impact on this ride.
Want to rewrite the history of mobility with us? Then join our ride and apply now. We're excited to hear from you!

About FlixMobility

We are a global mobility provider with headquarters in Europe and the United States. Since 2013, we have changed the way millions of people have traveled, offering new alternatives for convenient, affordable and eco-friendly travel. Thanks to a unique business model and innovative technology, we have quickly established one of the largest long-distance mobility networks in the world – and our journey has just begun.

FlixMobility is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy and gender identity), national, social or ethnic origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, competence and merit.