Amazon Public Policy is seeking a Manager, Community Engagement to join our team in Arlington, VA.

The Manager, Community Engagement will be responsible for managing and executing a community engagement program in support of our public policy and local engagement efforts across multiple geographic regions with a specific focus on Amazon Prime Air our drone delivery program. The candidate will serve as a key member of Amazon’s Public Policy and Community Engagement teams, supporting and driving engagement with local community stakeholders, businesses, non-profits organizations, neighborhood groups, educational institutions, civic and trade associations and other stakeholders. The Manager, Community Engagement will support the broader Prime Air and Public Policy teams to deliver community engagement results through events, projects, initiatives, and panels.

Check out more information about Prime Air on the About Amazon blog (https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/transportation/amazon-prime-air-delivery-drone-reveal-photos).

The ideal candidate for this role will be a visible, involved, and well-connected presence in the community, meeting people where they are in ways that are meaningful to our neighbors, employees, and customers. The candidate must have a proven track record of defining and moving business and community initiatives from concept to completion. The ideal candidate will have an insistence on high standards and strong attention to detail. The candidate will be expected to, at times, operate in areas of ambiguity where they will be responsible for defining strategic engagement and delivering results. Finally, they must also be able to effectively measure success using traditional and non-traditional metrics. Domestic travel and some limited international travel will be necessary.

This position will report to the Director, Public Policy and be based in or near Arlington, VA.

We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

Arlington, VA, USA | Atlanta, GA, USA | Chicago, IL, USA | Los Angeles, CA, USA | New York, NY, USA | San Francisco, CA, USA | Seattle, WA, USA- Bachelor’s degree required.
- At least 8 years of relevant experience in public policy, government relations, community relations, public affairs, corporate social responsibility, or equivalent experience.
- An ability and desire to travel is required.
- Juris Doctorate, Master’s Degree, or other Advanced Degree.
- Experience developing and executing external affairs, community relations, and/or corporate social responsibility strategies in a corporate environment.
- Highly effective oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills; demonstrated ability to effectively and comfortably interact at the highest corporate, political, and community levels for a diverse variety of audiences.
- Ability to influence, negotiate with, and persuade others.
- Must be flexible and demonstrate strong judgment/decision-making skills and political acumen.
- Demonstrated ability to manage high-profile relationships with community partners and civic leaders.
- Ability to understand how technical language in legislative and regulatory proposals could affect corporate operations, identify business implications, and synthesize policy documents for internal customers.

Team Culture
Here at Amazon, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We have ten employee-led affinity groups in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and we host annual and ongoing learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences. Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.

Work/Life Balance
Our team also puts a high value on work-life balance. Striking a healthy balance between your personal and professional life is crucial to your happiness and success here, which is why we aren’t focused on how many hours you spend at work or online. Instead, we’re happy to offer a flexible schedule so you can have a more productive and well-balanced life—both in and outside of work.

Mentorship and Career Growth
Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded professional and enable them to take on more complex tasks in the future.


Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $110,800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $206,100/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.