Lime is hiring a Public Affairs Manager to join our Policy and Communications team. In this role you’ll engage with Government, Cities and other public institutions in order to develop our shared electric mobility services in France.
As a Public Affairs Manager, you’ll join a dynamic and diverse team who shares a common vision for sustainable urban mobility. You’ll embody this vision towards elected officials in France, and will efficiently translate back external political concerns and demands to Lime. Thus, you’ll facilitate the alignment between the needs of a fast growing tech mobility company with the ones of our partner Cities and Government, and participate in the success of our mission.
You’ll own various projects and geographical areas in France, and engage in external facing activities as well as internal project management inclusive of partnering with Product, Operations and Communications teams, and many more.
The individual hired into this position must be based in Paris with ability to travel throughout France on a regular basis
What you'll do:
- Design and execute strategies targeting local political decision makers in order to develop our activity in new territories across France
- Manage a portfolio of existing French markets, in which you will design and execute campaigns to improve Lime’s political reputation and preserve a friendly regulatory environment
- Establish strategic relationships with city representatives, local authorities and third party stakeholders, regularly meeting with them to build trust and mutual interest, mitigate potential obstacles and convey the company's priorities and strategies
- Help local authorities, transport operators, local partners and other relevant institutions understand how Lime’s mobility solutions can work for their cities
- Collaborate closely with other Lime team members on operations, product, marketing, and communications activities
- Write and own a variety of written submissions on behalf of the company, including Requests for proposals, newsletters and reports to political stakeholders.
- Monitor and identify political developments in France and upcoming challenges for our activity
About you:
- Fluent in French, English proficiency (spoken written)
- 5+ years experience in public affairs, political campaigns, and/or business development in a government-related environment
- A deep understanding of French politics and Policy
- Existing transportation, government, and advocacy contacts and relationships in France
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; with the ability to create and develop relationships with external third parties and experienced in producing various documents (requests for proposals, reports, etc)
- Ability to handle multiple deadlines and work at a rapid startup space
- Self starter, able to work independently and as part of a team
- Creative thinker, able to imagine innovative strategies and campaigns
- Passion for sustainable mobility, urban planning, politics and leveraging tech innovation at the service of the general interest
Preferred Experience:
- Experience in a public institution such as City Hall or Government.
- Degree in political science, public affairs, public relations or equivalent.
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