Impact

As a Senior Manager of State Government Affairs (GA) to oversee the Northeast/Midwest Region at Shipt, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining important GA stakeholder relationships and protecting and growing the business in state capitals and city halls in the following states: New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, and Iowa. As Shipt’s interface between the company and government officials, the GA team is a vital componet of our cross functional approach to public policy issue management. The role will require a strong working knowledge of policy issues impacting Shipt customers, shoppers and retail partners, and will provide opportunities to influence and shape our larger public policy agenda.

Candidate must be seated in one of the regions above.

 A passion for:

• Identifying, engaging, and educating public policy stakeholders on our business model and developing legislative strategies to effectively shape policy outcomes. 

• Creating and implementing proactive state and local advocacy strategies that include direct engagement with key stakeholders, cross-functional support within the business, and collaboration with external consultants. 

• Cultivating and managing relationships with trade associations, membership organizations, and industry partners. 

• Providing public officials with timely and relevant information, both responsive and proactive, regarding Shipt’s public policy positions, business operations, and innovation initiatives. 

• Developing expertise in a wide range of policy issues impacting core business operations including the future of work, transportation, food and product safety, technological innovation including AI, data privacy, campaign finance, and others. 

• Create opportunities for company leaders to build relationships with elected officials by coordinating visits, tours, and attendance at events

• 3+ of experience in policy, government affairs, lobbying or advocacy work

• Experience working with an app-based company and/or labor experience preferred 

Work Arrangement

Shipt considers candidates located near a Shipt office or workspace in Birmingham, San Francisco, or Minneapolis to be hybrid, which means that they have the flexibility to work from home (with leader approval) or at a Shipt office in order to facilitate the ability to innovate, collaborate, and spark team connections. In-office expectations will vary by role and leader.  Certain roles may require in-office presence on a full-time basis. Please work with your recruiter to learn more about the classification of this role.

About Shipt

Shipt is a retail tech company that connects people to reliable, high-quality delivery with a personal touch. Shipt connects customers to the things they want from the stores they love, retail businesses to more satisfied customers, and workers to new earning opportunities.

At Shipt, we aim to put our team first to boost a sense of belonging, spark opportunities for growth, provide unique benefits and commit to giving back to our communities in ways that make life better, both personally and professionally. We understand that our service, our culture, and our connection to our communities are only made better by every single person who shows up to work here every day. Learn More.

Shipt is an independently operated, wholly owned subsidiary of Target Corporation and available in more than 5,000 U.S. cities. Shipt was founded and is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. For more information, please visit Shipt’s company site at Shipt.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion or religious belief, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please inform your recruiting contact upon initial connection if you need any accommodations.

Employees (and eligible family members) are covered by medical, dental, vision and more.  Employees may enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees will also be eligible to receive discretionary vacation for exempt team members, paid holidays throughout the calendar year and paid sick leave.  Other compensation includes eligibility for an annual bonus and the potential for restricted stock units based on role.

Pay Range:

$86,357-$172,715

All other locations:

$72,035-$143,964

Please note that the salary range above is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location.