We are seeking a Regional Public Affairs Lead to help shape and execute public affairs strategies across a portfolio of markets. This role will partner closely with consultants, community stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to support market development, strengthen community relationships, and align engagement efforts with business and regulatory objectives.

The ideal candidate brings strong public affairs experience, political acumen, exceptional relationship-building skills, and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments while operating across multiple markets.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of regional public affairs strategies across assigned markets.
• Assess community dynamics, political landscapes, and stakeholder environments to inform engagement plans and market priorities.
• Partner with local consultants to develop market-specific strategies and execute key initiatives.
• Build and maintain relationships with community leaders, civic organizations, neighborhood groups, coalition partners, and other influential stakeholders.
• Support stakeholder mapping efforts to identify key advocates, influencers, and engagement opportunities.
• Oversee and support community events, activations, and outreach initiatives aligned with market objectives.
• Identify, cultivate, and mobilize local advocates to support community engagement efforts.
• Collaborate with policy, operations, communications, and marketing teams to ensure alignment with business goals and regulatory priorities.
• Monitor and report on community sentiment, political developments, emerging risks, and strategic opportunities across assigned regions.
• Prepare regular intelligence updates and recommendations for leadership.
• Travel as needed to support activities across various U.S. markets.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 8-10 years of experience in public affairs, government relations, community engagement, public policy, community organizing, or a related field.
• Experience managing and coordinating with consultants, agencies, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of political, regulatory, and community engagement environments.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate complex, multi-stakeholder situations and build consensus among diverse groups.
• Proven ability to work independently across multiple markets while remaining aligned with broader organizational objectives.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-management skills.
• Ability to represent the organization at community meetings, public forums, civic hearings, and senior stakeholder discussions.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and project management capabilities.
• Experience within technology, transportation, infrastructure, mobility, or other regulated industries is preferred.

In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data. This position is onsite and requires you to work closely with other individuals in a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Creative Circle's Freelance Employee benefits package includes eligibility for Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) medical plan, dental/vision/term life package, discount prescription program, critical illness, accident, tele-behavioral health, and 401(k) plan. Sick leave is provided to Candidates whose assignment work location is in a state or city subject to sick leave laws. A Minimum Value (MV) PPO medical plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and paid holiday eligibility are based on length and dates of service.

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For Creative Circle to represent you for this opportunity, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa such as a H-1B, TN, or O visa. We do not support or provide training for STEM/OPT programs. Additionally, you must be physically located in and perform the work for our client in the United States.



This job was first posted by Creative Circle on 07/13/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.

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