Public Policy Manager

Thumbtack is a local services marketplace that connects customers who need to get things done with local, skilled professionals who can help. From plumbers and painters to DJs and personal trainers, Thumbtack helps millions of customers find the right professional for their project in over 1,000 categories.

As the first member of our policy team, you will be at the ground floor of strategic decisionmaking about our policy priorities. You will work closely with communications, marketing, legal, our economist, and our executive team to tell the story of our positive impact in the community. You will be primarily responsible for building this function, so entrepreneurial spirit is a must. This position reports to the general counsel.

* Build an effective and credible government affairs strategy that identifies and meets the needs of our growing business; * Establish Thumbtack’s profile and name identification with policymakers, including state and local governments, nonprofits, foundations, national organizations, and community leaders; * Engage directly with communities to explain the company’s positive economic and community impact across the country; * Monitor and engage with federal, state, and local legislation that affects our core business; * Develop partnerships with other stakeholders in the small business space.

**Must-Have Qualifications** * Experienced political professional with significant campaign, legislative, policy, and/or political advocacy experience. * Polished communicator with superior written and oral communication skills. * Experience working cross-functionally with a range of teams in a fast-paced environment. * Stellar analytical and strategic thinking skills. **Nice-to-Have Qualifications** * Tech company experience, especially in the platform marketplace context. * Political experience at the state and local level.