Government Partnership Associate (Midwest)
Posted 2025-06-16Job title: Government Partnership Associate (Midwest) in Cleveland, OH - Columbus, OH at Bird
Company: Bird
Job description: Government Partnerships Associate - MidwestLocated in Columbus, Cleveland, Detroit, or MilwaukeeWho is BirdBird is on a mission to bring environmentally friendly transportation to everyone. Our products, services, and people share a common goal: to make cities more livable by reducing gas-powered car usage, lowering carbon emissions, and improving the safety of all road users.We are relentless in our pursuit of better-for our riders, for our city and university partners, and for our employees. Our award winning electric vehicles help millions of riders take carbon-free trips in cities globally. And our teams push boundaries and challenge the status quo in pursuit of a brighter future.Job SummaryThis position is responsible for leading efforts to grow and strengthen Bird's presence and partnerships in the communities we serve. This individual will work directly with city staff, electeds, and community stakeholders to ensure alignment and collaboration between Bird's offering and city and community goals.Responsibilities
- Lead development and implementation of comprehensive community engagement strategy
- Build strong relationships with city staff and local stakeholders to identify common ground and advance Bird's policy goals
- Organize and attend community meetings and outreach events
- Support the development of win-win regulations that drive responsible growth of micromobility as a key modeshift tool for cities
- Work closely with operations partners to ensure Bird's service is at all times both responsive and responsible to the communities we serve
- Own programmatic reporting and evaluation to ensure compliance as well
- Data-driven approach to the continuous improvement and growth of Bird's micromobility service
- 3+ years progressive experience in government relations, transportation advocacy, sustainability, or community organizing. Background and/or interest in urban mobility a plus.
- Ability to build, and/or strengthen relationships with key community stakeholders including city officials.
- Strong project management and organization, with a data-driven approach to solving problems.
- Ability to collaborate cross functionally to ensure that Bird fulfills all obligations required by the cities and ensure that the company remains responsive to local concerns as they emerge.
- Ability to build close relationships with Bird's local General Manager(s) and local operations teams to identify, evaluate and prioritize opportunities to improve policy.
- Ability to travel up to 50%
- Applicants must be authorized to work without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work visa sponsorship.
Expected salary: $90000 - 110000 per year
Location: Cleveland, OH - Columbus, OH
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