Director, Public Affairs - Secure Identity : Job Details

The Director of State & Local Public Affairs is responsible for strengthening CLEAR's corporate reputation and brand awareness at the state and local level. Located in New York, this individual will develop and execute public affairs strategies to effectively tell CLEAR's story to elected officials, community partners, local opinion leaders, and members in New York City, Albany, and key markets across our Northeast region. We're looking for a strategic thinker and self-starter obsessed with the art of the possible and relentless execution. This role is expected to travel up to 40 percent of the time.What you'll do:Work cross-functionally with Public Affairs, Aviation, Marketing and Communications, and Verified teams to develop and execute creative public affairs campaigns that advance CLEAR's business objectives and best utilize our assets and resourcesIdentify, develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in government, business, and other areas; and educate stakeholders on CLEAR's mission and growthMonitor relevant legislative activity in state and local legislatures, and ensure CLEAR's perspective is represented Develop and execute plans to manage public policy and political challenges in select markets Identify, develop and manage strategic community partnerships in select markets Represent the company at events, legislative hearings, and stakeholder meetings as neededManage vendors and political consultants in select marketsHow you'll measure success:Stakeholder Engagement: Track the quality of relationships built and maintained with key government, business, and community stakeholders within the Northeast region.Policy and Advocacy Impact: Evaluate success in navigating and influencing public policy, evidenced by positive outcomes in legislation, regulatory actions, and community responses in priority areas.Community Partnership Growth: Measure the establishment and effectiveness of strategic community partnerships, including the alignment of these partnerships with CLEAR's business objectives.What you're great at:Government relations and issue advocacyStakeholder management across diverse geographic markets Developing extensive and strong relationships with government, civic, non-profit, and business leaders in New York City and Albany Data-driven decision makingPlanning and organizationHow You'll be Rewarded:At CLEAR we help YOU move forward - because when you're at your best, we're at our best. You'll work with talented team members who are motivated by our mission of making experiences safer and easier. Our hybrid work environment provides flexibility. In our offices, you'll enjoy benefits like meals and snacks. We invest in your well-being and learning & development with our stipend and reimbursement programs. We offer holistic total rewards, including comprehensive healthcare plans, family building benefits (fertility and adoption/surrogacy support), flexible time off, free OneMedical memberships for you and your dependents, and a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match. The base salary range for this role is $160,000 - $200,000, depending on levels of skills and experience.The base salary range represents the low and high end of CLEAR's salary range for this position. Salaries will vary depending on various factors which include, but are not limited to location, education, skills, experience and performance. The range listed is just one component of CLEAR's total compensation package for employees and other rewards may include annual bonuses, commission, Restricted Stock UnitsAbout CLEARHave you ever had that green-light feeling? When you hit every green light and the day just feels like magic. CLEAR's mission is to create frictionless experiences where every day has that feeling. With more than 25+ million passionate members and hundreds of partners around the world, CLEAR's identity platform is transforming the way people live, work, and travel. Whether it's at the airport, stadium, or right on your phone, CLEAR connects you to the things that make you, you - unlocking easier, more secure, and more seamless experiences - making them all feel like magic.CLEAR provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or protected needs. Please let us know if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, time off, extra breaks, making a change to the application process or work procedures, policy exceptions, providing documents in an alternative format, live captioning or using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.#LI-Onsite