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Public Policy Manager CEE (contract)

Airbnb
Remote
Germany
Manager
This temporary assignment will be working at Airbnb, and may involve working at an Airbnb site, you will however be contracted through Magnit Global, a UK registered employment business with the company registration number 05537535.

Temporary work opportunities align well with people who are looking for career flexibility and less traditional ways of working, but at the same time are people driven to deliver amazing work in high-profile situations. Magnit Direct Sourcing is a service offered by Magnit Global that provides top talent directly to industry leading clients who have flexible temporary assignments that work on a variety of projects and unlock opportunities for exciting work.

Airbnb was born in 2007 when two Hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 4 million Hosts who have welcomed more than 1 billion guest arrivals in more than 100, 000 cities and towns located in 220+ countries and regions across the globe. Every day, Hosts offer unique stays and one-of-a-kind activities that make it possible for guests to experience the world in a more authentic, connected way.

Airbnb was born with a creative spirit, and it’s one of the most defining parts of our culture. We use our curiosity and imagination to come up with unconventional solutions. These are the ideas at the core of Airbnb:

Our community is based on connection and belonging.
Our creativity allows us to imagine new possibilities for people.
Our responsibility is to all of our stakeholders.
It takes a unified team committed to our core values to embody these ideas, and our fast-moving team is committed to leading as a 21st century company.

Airbnb is a mission-driven company dedicated to helping create a world where anyone can belong anywhere. It takes a unified team committed to our core values to achieve this goal. Airbnb's various functions embody the company's innovative spirit and our fast-moving team is committed to leading as a 21st century company.

Airbnb is looking for a Public Policy Manager to support our government relations across CEE, with a focus on Hungary, Slovenia, Romania and Ukraine.

The role is a key member of the multi-skilled campaign team, defining policy goals and positions, co-shaping and implementing the campaign team’s strategy and representing the company in conversation with external stakeholders. You will be working alongside other functional experts who support those goals through content, community engagement and media relations. The role is also working in partnership with relevant cross functional teams.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about Airbnb’s mission, and have proven experience in regulatory or political work in a relevant business or non-governmental organisation, or in a political, governmental or regulatory context. This role will report to the Senior Public Policy Manager for DACH/CEE.

Skills:

7+ years experience working with complex political or regulatory issues in a relevant business or non-governmental organisation, or in a political, governmental or regulatory context. Ideally, this experience has been built in travel, urbanism or technology.
In this role you must be skilled in policy engagement with a wide variety of external stakeholders at national and regional but also at local and city level - able to work proactively with elected officials, governments as well as administrative bodies to help stakeholders understand the contribution of the collaborative economy to sustainable tourism.
Excellent knowledge of the political landscape and legislative processes in CEE are mandatory. Knowledge of EU regulation is an advantage.
Experience of managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders. Highly organised and able to stay on top of multiple projects simultaneously, while staying focused on overall strategic goals.

Ability to quickly get up to speed on complex technical and regulatory issues, and understand how these can be managed using a broad range of campaigning strategies

Expert communicator with great interpersonal and presentation skills
Airbnb’s office in Germany is located in Berlin, and the role will be based here. Remote work in line with Airbnb’s policies is possible and welcomed.
Fluent English and one other CEE language (like for example Czech, Hungarian, Slovenian, Ukrainian) are required.

Our commitment to inclusion & belonging:

Airbnb is committed to working with the broadest talent pool possible. We believe diverse ideas foster innovation and engagement, and allow us to attract creatively-led people, and to develop the best products, services and solutions. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Pay Rate: 43.26 - 90 EUR/ hour **

Magnit Global is a leading, global professional services and technology company. We have been a leader in contingent workforce management since 1991 and work with leading Fortune 500 companies and other large organizations across numerous verticals including consumer electronics, research and development, pharmaceuticals, health services, and many more. To do our best work we need different viewpoints. Therefore, we celebrate diversity and embrace inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, we are dedicated to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We strive to ensure that we maintain a positive and enriching work environment for all.