Grassroots & Community Relations Manager
$121,000–$151,000 year
On-siteSan Francisco, California, United States
Job Summary
Drive national grassroots advocacy campaigns by partnering with leadership to execute digital and in-person initiatives that educate Turo community members on peer-to-peer car sharing policy. Build and activate the advocate network by recruiting hosts and guests to engage with policymakers as constituent representatives on state and federal levels. Develop community partnerships with civic groups and local stakeholders to establish Turo as a trusted actor, while planning and executing virtual and in-person events to strengthen market presence. Create compelling content for the grassroots website and program, translating complex policy into accessible narratives. Support policy communications by collaborating on messaging consistency and represent Turo externally at legislative hearings and stakeholder meetings. Manage operational backbones including vendor invoices, contracts, and event logistics. Work cross-functionally with communications, marketing, and legal teams to deliver results in a fast-moving environment.
Required Qualifications
- 3 or more years in grassroots advocacy, community organizing, campaign field operations, community relations, public affairs, or a closely related field
- Interest in candidates who have worked in or alongside nonprofit, political campaign, advocacy, or in technology companies
- Able to translate complex policy issues into clear, compelling language for non-expert audiences
- Sound political judgment
- Understands the Government Relations context of community work
- Knows when a partnership advances a policy goal, when a story helps or hurts a campaign, and how to navigate stakeholder relationships with tact and professionalism
- Takes a brief and runs with it
- Comfortable operating in a fast-moving environment where priorities shift and campaigns launch quickly
- Able to deliver with limited oversight and hold themselves accountable to outcomes
- Adept at building trust across diverse communities, stakeholder groups, and internal teams
- Equally comfortable with a Turo host, a community partner, and a legislative staffer
- Able to juggle multiple campaigns, relationships, and deadlines simultaneously without losing quality or judgment
- Intrinsically motivated and always looking to grow
- Seeks experiences that stretch them, pursues perspectives that build skills others can rely on
- Comfort experimenting with AI tools to work smarter and move faster
- Available to travel as needed to support market-level grassroots and community work as the program expands nationally
- Must be comfortable using AI to execute campaigns as appropriate
- Work in the office 3 days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
Desired Qualifications
- Experience writing for advocacy campaigns, community programs, or policy communications
- Familiarity with digital advocacy platforms (e.g. Speak4, Phone2Action, Quorum)
- From a background that's underrepresented in tech
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