Regional Public Affairs Lead

Aquent is partnering with an innovative client at the forefront of reinventing personal transportation. This groundbreaking company is driven by a passionate and purposeful team dedicated to building the future. They offer a once-in-a-century opportunity to shape an entirely new industry, fostering a creative and collaborative environment where impactful ideas thrive.

Step into a pivotal role where your expertise will directly influence the successful integration of cutting-edge transportation technology into communities. As a key player in public affairs, you will craft and execute strategies that build trust, foster strong relationships, and pave the way for a revolutionary service. Your work will directly impact market development, community acceptance, and the overall success of bringing autonomous transportation to the public. If you are a natural connector with a deep understanding of local dynamics and a passion for making a tangible difference, this is your opportunity to lead and inspire, shaping the future of community engagement in advanced transportation.

What You'll Do

• Play a critical role in developing regional public affairs strategies across a diverse portfolio of markets, meticulously assessing community conditions and political landscapes to tailor engagement approaches at every stage of market development.
• Collaborate closely with in-market consultants to devise comprehensive market plans and drive their successful execution to achieve strategic goals.
• Cultivate and sustain robust relationships with senior community stakeholders, including civic leaders, neighborhood associations, coalition partners, and influential non-elected individuals within your assigned markets.
• Contribute to powermapping initiatives in coordination with internal teams and consultants, pinpointing key advocates and strategic opportunities within your regions.
• Help oversee the conceptualization and implementation of impactful community activations and events, ensuring each initiative directly supports market-specific objectives.
• Identify, nurture, and mobilize local advocates who will champion the mission and vision of our client.
• Work seamlessly across various internal teams, including policy, operations, and communications, to ensure community engagement efforts are perfectly aligned with business priorities and regulatory timelines.
• Provide regular, insightful intelligence briefs to management, covering community sentiment, political shifts, and emerging risks or opportunities across your region.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree preferred with 8 to 10 years of experience in public affairs, government relations, community organizing, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience supporting and coordinating effectively with external consultants or agencies, as well as navigating complex cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional political and community instincts, coupled with a proven track record of successfully operating within intricate, multi-stakeholder environments.
• A strong ability to work autonomously across multiple markets while maintaining tight alignment and coordination with a central team.
• Highly persuasive communication skills, enabling you to confidently represent the company in community meetings, civic hearings, and high-level stakeholder discussions.
• Experience within technology, transportation, or other highly regulated industries.
• Ability to travel up to 75%.

About Aquent Talent

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.