Discord is hiring a Public Affairs Advisor who will drive external affairs strategy on its Public Policy team, build civil-society and industry partnerships, and coordinate policymaker engagement. The position pays $192,000-$216,000 per year. Position is located in San Francisco Bay Area, CA.

Google DeepMind is hiring a US Frontier AI Policy Manager who will lead frontier AI policy advocacy, analyze proposed statutes, draft legislative redlines, and prepare testimony. The position pays $181,000-$247,000 per year plus a 20% bonus target. Position is located in Mountain View, CA.

The California Manufacturers & Technology Association is hiring a Communications Manager who will lead the association's social media presence and monthly newsletter and turn policy and legislative developments into content for members, media and policymakers, working closely with the Government Relations team. The position pays $75,000-$90,000 per year, is on-site in downtown Sacramento with some hybrid Fridays, and applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Position is located in Sacramento, CA.

The California Energy Commission is hiring an Energy Policy Specialist who will work on energy policy and legislative engagement, the required Statement of Qualifications asks applicants to describe experience working with the California Legislature or advising on legislative engagement, and presenting technical information to persuade decision-makers. The position is hybrid in Sacramento County, requires a resume, cover letter and Statement of Qualifications, and has a final filing date of November 5, 2026. Position is located in Sacramento County, CA.

The Department of Social Services is hiring a Policy Analyst (Analyst II) who will work in the CalFresh Policy Section's ABAWD Policy Unit on CalFresh policy development, implementation and interpretation, including legislative bill analysis, research and recommendations to management on program improvement. The position pays $6,031-$7,547 per month, is hybrid in Sacramento County, requires a Statement of Qualifications, and has a final filing date of November 2, 2026. Position is located in Sacramento County, CA.

POLITICO is hiring a Statehouse Tech Reporter who will report on California technology policy and politics from Sacramento, including cryptocurrency regulation, social media and personal data use, writing breaking news, policy updates, newsletter content and enterprise stories for state, national and global audiences. Position is located in Sacramento, CA.

Anthropic is hiring a Policy Advocacy - Political Research lead who will build and run the company's in-house polling and public-opinion research function on the Central Policy team, designing message-testing and rapid-response research, managing polling vendors, and translating audience insights into strategic recommendations for policy and communications campaigns. The position pays $230,000-$265,000 per year. Position is located in San Francisco, CA.

Higgsfield AI is hiring a Senior Public Relations Manager - Corporate Affairs & Public Policy who will shape the company's public narrative on responsible AI, creative rights, safety, and AI-powered video, developing policy positions, leading communications on sensitive issues including likeness use, copyright and training data, elections, and child safety, and preparing executives for press, policymaker, and stakeholder engagement. The position pays $180,000-$210,000 per year plus equity and is hybrid, three days a week in the San Francisco office. Position is located in San Francisco, CA.

Stripe is hiring a State & Local Policy Manager who will support the company's state and local public policy work, building strategy on state-level issues, fostering state and local political relationships, coordinating Stripe's political giving, hiring and managing consultants, and working with trade associations and coalitions to advance policy issues; the posting notes that strong political connections in California are ideal. The position pays $144,600-$217,000 per year. Position is located in Remote (US).

The California Pharmacists Association (CPhA) is hiring a Chief Executive Officer who will serve as the association's chief executive and principal spokesperson for California pharmacy, leading its government affairs and advocacy before state policymakers and regulatory agencies and overseeing strategy, membership, and operations. The role pays $200,000-$230,000 per year and requires at least five years of association management or related leadership experience. Position is located in Sacramento, CA.

San Bernardino County is hiring an Elections Analyst who will research and analyze election regulations, legislation, and government code to determine fiscal and operational impact for the Registrar of Voters, develop election policies and procedures, and process Board agenda items, bid proposals, and contracts. The position pays $35-$50 per hour, and applications close October 30, 2026. Position is located in San Bernardino, CA.

St. John's Community Health is hiring a Government Affairs & Communications Coordinator who will support the Chief Government Affairs & Community Relations Officer by tracking local, county, state, and federal policy, researching legislation and funding opportunities, and preparing briefing memos, public comments, newsletters, and press materials. Position is located in Los Angeles, CA.

The Office of Senator Richardson is hiring an Executive Assistant/Scheduler who will serve as the Senator's full-time scheduler in the Capitol office, greet visitors, answer phones, manage correspondence and mail, track FPPC reporting documentation, and provide additional legislative support as needed. The Sacramento position requires some evening and weekend availability, and applications are accepted until the position is filled. Position is located in Sacramento, CA.

The California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) is hiring a Legislative Analyst (Analyst IV) who will join the Legislative Affairs Division's State Policy and Legislation section, providing in-depth policy analysis and advocacy on state and federal legislation affecting CalPERS benefits and programs. The position is hybrid (up to two days of remote work per week), and the final filing date is October 26, 2026. Position is located in Sacramento County, CA.

Trout Unlimited is hiring a 2027 California Summer Legal Intern who will work remotely with its California law and policy team on legal research and writing covering water and fisheries governance, advocacy, permitting, legislation, and litigation. The 10-week internship is unpaid; interns must secure summer fellowship funding through their law school. Position is located in Remote (US).

The Assembly Office of the Chief Clerk, Engrossing and Enrolling is hiring an Assistant Clerk who will proofread Assembly bills, resolutions, and amendments, assist with engrossing and enrolling legislation, and help prepare the Assembly's official records, including the Daily File and Daily Journal. The role pays $4,834-$7,426 per month, and all materials must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 30, 2026. Position is located in Sacramento, CA.

The University of California, Los Angeles is hiring an Associate Director for Policy and Communications for the UCLA Center for Community Schooling who will translate the Center's research into policy recommendations and scholarly publications, serve as associate editor of its journal, and lead state and national policy partnerships on community schools. Pay is $111,002-$240,000 per year, and applications close November 14, 2026. Position is located in Los Angeles, CA.

BrightNight is hiring a Director of Government Affairs who will lead government relations, regulatory affairs, and stakeholder engagement across the renewable power developer's priority U.S. markets, supporting project development and permitting, state commission processes, and utility procurement. The role requires 8-12+ years of external or government affairs experience, with energy-sector experience preferred; no pay was stated in the posting. Position is located in Remote (US).

Public Counsel is hiring a Director of Policy & Coalition Building who will lead the public interest law firm's policy advocacy strategy, coordinate policy work across its seven legal teams, and build relationships with community organizations, coalitions, and policymakers. Pay is $135,000-$165,000 per year; applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by November 30, 2026. Position is located in Los Angeles, CA.

Recology is hiring a Government & Community Relations Manager for its Sunset Scavenger operations who will serve as the company's liaison with city jurisdictions and local media on waste and recycling issues, direct public education and outreach programs, and monitor state and federal legislative and regulatory developments. Target salary is $129,040-$161,300 per year. Position is located in San Francisco, CA.

United Domestic Workers of America (AFSCME Local 3930) is hiring a Legislative Advocate in its State Government Affairs department who will track and respond to legislation and budget proposals, lobby legislators and agencies, prepare testimony and position letters, and help build the union's annual legislative program. Pay is $70,304-$120,000 per year, depending on experience. Position is located in Sacramento, CA.

The Office of Senator Stern is hiring a Legislative Aide who will take primary responsibility for several of the Senator's legislative proposals, brief him on bills pending in committee and on the Senate floor, and help develop vote recommendations and track the budget process. A bachelor's degree is required and legislative experience is preferred; applications are accepted until the position is filled. Position is located in Sacramento, CA.

The Asian Pacific Islander Caucus is hiring a Legislative Aide who will help develop and manage a portion of the Caucus's legislative package, researching issues, negotiating and writing amendments, building coalitions, and developing vote recommendations for committees and the floor. A bachelor's degree is required, legislative experience is preferred, and knowledge of the legislative process and community engagement experience are strongly desired; applications are accepted until the position is filled. Position is located in Sacramento, CA.

The Office of Assemblymember Elhawary is hiring a Legislative Assistant who will research issues and draft bills and amendments, staff the Member's legislation through committee and floor proceedings, brief the Member on pending bills, and support communications and constituent work. The role pays $5,417-$8,159 per month and requires no prior experience, though relevant experience is desirable. Position is located in Sacramento, CA.

The Office of Assemblymember Krell is hiring a Legislative Director who will develop and move the Assemblymember's legislative agenda in the Capitol Office, researching and developing proposals, analyzing bills, advising on policy, and mentoring other staff. The role pays $7,334-$10,359 per month and requires four years of relevant legislative experience or one year of superior performance as a Senior Legislative Assistant. Position is located in Sacramento, CA.

The Franchise Tax Board is hiring a Legislative Lead Analyst who will lead legislative analysis for the state's tax agency, tracking and evaluating proposed tax legislation for executive leadership. The position is in-office and the final filing date is October 25, 2026. Position is located in Sacramento County, CA.

The San Jose Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce is hiring a Manager or Senior Manager of Public Policy who will lead the Chamber's policy committees (Government Affairs & Public Policy, Land Use, Small Business, and Sports & Entertainment), track local, regional, and state policy on issues like housing, transportation, and economic development, and develop policy recommendations, advocacy strategies, and testimony representing the Chamber at public meetings and hearings. Reporting to the President & CEO, the position may be filled at the Manager level (4-7 years of experience) or Senior Manager level (7+ years) and pays $90,000-$120,000 per year with benefits. Position is located in San Jose, CA.

Metrolink is hiring a Manager of Communications and Public Affairs who will develop and implement strategic communications and engagement programs that advance the agency's priorities and strengthen relationships with cities, counties, communities, and the broader public across Southern California. The position reports to the Assistant Director of Communications and Public Affairs. Position is located in Los Angeles, CA.

Advanced Energy United is hiring a Policy Principal for Building Electrification & Affordability who will support state and regional teams working on gas transition, clean heat, and electric affordability in legislative, regulatory, and political venues across the country. The fully remote position pays starting at $75,000 per year. Position is located in Remote (US).

Lyft is hiring a Public Policy Manager for State & Local policy in California who will develop and execute the company's legislative, regulatory, and political strategy at the state level and in Sacramento, represent Lyft before elected officials and stakeholders, and track legislation affecting the company. The role is fully remote for candidates based in the Sacramento metro area and pays $131,560-$164,450 per year. Position is located in Sacramento, CA.

The Office of Assemblymember Krell is hiring a Senior Legislative Assistant/Communications who will oversee the Assemblymember's communications in the Capitol Office, social media, newsletters, website, and press coordination, and serve as a senior advisor on communications and policy. The role pays $6,375-$10,191 per month and prefers 3-5 years of communications experience. Position is located in Sacramento, CA.

RAND is hiring Summer Associates in Policy Research who will join RAND research teams and conduct short-term independent policy research alongside RAND researchers over the summer; the program is open to graduate students. Pay is $32.00 per hour. Position is located in Santa Monica, CA.

Symetra is hiring a 2027 Public Affairs Summer Intern who will conduct research, summarize legislation, and track current events to support the company's public policy and community engagement initiatives, and assist with corporate social responsibility grant processes and employee engagement events. Position is located in Bellevue, WA.

UC Berkeley is hiring an Associate Vice Chancellor for Government & Community Relations who will serve as a senior advisor to the Chancellor, lead the campus's government and community relations strategy across local, state, federal, and Tribal governments, and direct the GCR team. The budgeted salary range is $220,000-$260,000; application review begins in early November and the position is open until filled. Position is located in Berkeley, CA.

The OpenAI Foundation is hiring a Chief of Staff for its Civil Society & Philanthropy team who will serve as operating partner and deputy to the team's head, setting priorities, building team systems, and owning cross-functional projects end to end as the foundation scales up its grantmaking. Pay was not stated in the posting. Position is located in San Francisco, CA.

UCLA is hiring a Communications Manager for its Center for Healthy Climate Solutions who will design and produce the storytelling, content, and campaigns that carry the Center's climate, health, and equity research into scalable policy and public presence. Position is located in Los Angeles, CA.

PACT (People Acting in Community Together) is hiring a Community Organizer who will build grassroots leadership among congregations and community members across Santa Clara County and drive issue campaigns on housing, immigration, public safety, and civic participation. Pay is $70,304–$72,000 per year; bilingual English/Spanish is required. Position is located in San Jose, CA.

The Assembly Republican Caucus Office of Policy and Budget is hiring a Consultant (Associate or Senior, depending on qualifications) who will analyze legislation, budget proposals, and amendments, prepare bill analyses and briefing materials, and advise Republican Members and their staff on policy and fiscal matters before the Legislature. Pay ranges by classification from $5,417 to $16,339 per month. Position is located in Sacramento, CA.

Kikoff is hiring a Director of Government Affairs who will build the fintech company's government affairs function, develop its policy strategy, represent the company before policymakers and regulators, and manage outside lobbyists. Pay is $150,000-$220,000 per year. Position is located in Remote (US).

Corgi is hiring a Director, Government & Regulatory Affairs who will lead the AI-native insurance carrier's California government and regulatory affairs, engaging state regulators and policymakers as the company expands its insurance products and footprint in the state. Position is located in California, CA.

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is hiring a Director of Government Affairs and Access to MS Care who will lead advocacy strategy on healthcare access for people living with MS, manage regional advocacy teams, and evaluate the impact of the Society's policy work. Pay is $100,000-$120,000 per year. Position is located in Remote (US).

Tract is hiring a Director, Regulatory Affairs who will lead regulatory strategy for the company's master-planned data center parks, working with utilities, regulators, and grid operators on the energy and infrastructure approvals behind new development. Position is located in Remote (US).

The Inland Empire Utilities Agency is hiring an External Affairs Specialist I/II for a 10-month limited term who will lead field trips and education programs, develop curriculum, and build relationships with schools and community partners. Pay is $7,491-$10,565 per month. Position is located in Chino, CA.

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is hiring a Government Affairs Lead who will lead the Society's federal advocacy work, manage relationships with policymakers and partners, and coordinate state-level advocacy efforts. Pay is $100,000-$120,000 per year. Position is located in Remote (US).

Neighborhood Healthcare is hiring a Government and Community Relations Specialist who will support the community health center's government relations strategy, monitor local, state, and federal legislation affecting FQHCs and community health, and draft policy briefs and official correspondence for its advocacy efforts. Pay is $73,500–$104,400 per year. Position is located in Escondido, CA.

eBay is hiring a Head of State Gov Relations who will lead the company's U.S. state and local government relations strategy, setting policy priorities, directing legislative and regulatory advocacy campaigns, and representing eBay with governors' offices, legislators, attorneys general, and regulators. Position is located in San Jose, CA.

OpenAI is hiring an Infrastructure Communications Lead who will shape how the world understands OpenAI's global infrastructure buildout, from compute strategy and chip development to data center construction and energy innovation, translating complex engineering work into clear storytelling for media, policymakers, and the public. Pay is $185,000–$300,000 per year. Position is located in San Francisco, CA.

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is hiring an Intelligence Analyst who will evaluate complex scientific and technical information on advanced and emerging technologies and produce finished intelligence assessments for senior U.S. Government decision makers. The position requires an active DOE Q-level or Top Secret clearance. Pay is $146,340–$222,564 per year. Position is located in Livermore, CA.

California State University, Office of the Chancellor is hiring a Legislative Administrative Assistant who will provide executive-level administrative support to the legislative advocacy team in Sacramento, handling highly confidential correspondence and legislative proposals tied to the CSU's state advocacy and collective bargaining work. Position is located in Sacramento, CA.

The Office of Senator Blakespear is hiring a Legislative Aide who will take primary responsibility for several of the Senator's legislative proposals, brief her on bills pending in committee and on the Senate floor, and help develop vote recommendations and track the budget process. A bachelor's degree is required and legislative experience is preferred; applications are accepted until the position is filled. Position is located in Sacramento, CA.

WeVote is hiring a Political Data Intern for Spring 2026 who will research candidates and ballot measures and help maintain the data behind WeVote's nonpartisan voter guides. This is a part-time, unpaid volunteer internship. Position is located in Remote (US).

Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is hiring a Public Affairs Intern who will represent Midpen at community events and workshops, develop content for social media and digital communications, collaborate with community partner organizations, and help plan and execute public events for the open space district. Position is located in Los Altos, CA.

Humane World for Animals is hiring a Specialist, Public Policy – Puppy Mills who will advance the Stop Puppy Mills campaign by supporting humane pet store ordinances and state legislation to crack down on puppy mill cruelty. Position is located in Remote (US).

Universal Destinations & Experiences is hiring a Senior Manager of External Affairs for Universal Studios Hollywood who will shape the park's external affairs strategy, engage government stakeholders, and manage its industry association relationships. Pay is $90,000-$115,000 per year. Position is located in Universal City, CA.

Niagara Bottling is hiring a Senior Local Government Specialist for the Southwestern U.S. who will advocate for the company before local governments, monitor policy decisions affecting its operations, and engage community stakeholders across the region, with about 50% travel. Pay is $87,360-$126,672 per year. Position is located in Diamond Bar, CA.

The Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) is hiring a Staff Attorney who will focus on immigration enforcement policy advocacy in California, supporting local and statewide coalitions and decarceration campaigns, analyzing and drafting legislation, and providing trainings and technical assistance at the intersection of the immigration and criminal legal systems; Southern California candidates will also be considered. Pay is $84,718–$102,492 per year. Position is located in San Francisco, CA.

Oasis Legal Services is hiring a Staff Attorney for its affirmative immigration practice who will represent low-income LGBTQ+ immigrants in asylum and related proceedings before USCIS, supervise legal advocates and interns, and support the organization’s community training and advocacy work. Fluency in Spanish and English is required. Position is located in Berkeley, CA.

Oasis Legal Services is hiring a Staff Attorney for removal defense who will represent low-income LGBTQ+ immigrants in removal and bond proceedings before the Executive Office for Immigration Review, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and federal court. Fluency in Spanish and English is required. Position is located in Berkeley, CA.

University Enterprises, Inc. is hiring a Student Assistant, Administrative Support – CA Intern Network who will provide administrative support for the program that connects student assistants with California state agencies and public-sector employers. Position is located in Sacramento, CA.

The Orange County Sanitation District is hiring a Student Intern for public affairs who will help write announcements, conduct research, and coordinate outreach events. The part-time internship pays $21-$24 per hour. Position is located in Fountain Valley, CA.

NRDC is hiring a Summer 2027 Climate Policy Implementation Intern who will support the Green Finance & Economic Development team's climate work with local governments, developing policy briefs on topics ranging from innovative financing tools to whole-home repair programs. The 10-week graduate internship pays a $10,000 stipend. Position is located in Santa Monica, CA.

NRDC is hiring a Summer 2027 E2 Communications Intern who will support the E2 (Economy+Environment) business coalition's clean-economy advocacy, researching and writing policy briefs and helping stage E2's California Advocacy Day in August 2027. The 10-week internship pays a $7,000 stipend. Position is located in San Francisco, CA.

Google is hiring a Communications Manager, State and Local who will lead U.S. state and local communications for its Corporate Communications team, creating strategic plans and campaigns based on business and policy priorities. Pay is $116,000–$166,000 per year plus bonus and equity. Position is located in Mountain View, CA or San Francisco, CA.

International Documentary Association is hiring a Coordinator, Office and Administration who will keep IDA's Los Angeles office running as the on-site point of contact for staff and visitors, managing facilities, vendors, and supplies while supporting the organization's finance operations, meeting logistics, and executive and board scheduling. Position is located in Los Angeles, CA.

PG&E is hiring a Counsel who will join the Law Department's Strategy & Policy team, advising on energy policy and representing the company in regulatory proceedings before the CPUC, CEC, and FERC. Pay is $178,000–$304,000 per year plus incentive compensation. Position is located in Oakland, CA.

CAHSAH is hiring a Director of Policy, Advocacy & Public Affairs who will serve as the association's in-house policy expert and registered lobbyist, leading state and federal legislative and regulatory advocacy for home care, home health, and hospice providers. Pay is $90,000–$125,000 per year. Position is located in Elk Grove, CA.

Blue Shield of California is hiring a Director, Community & Local Government Engagement - Medi-Cal who will lead external stakeholder engagement for the Medi-Cal line of business, working with local elected officials, county agencies, and community organizations. Pay is $170,280–$255,530 per year. Position is located in Long Beach, CA, Los Angeles, CA, or Woodland Hills, CA.

Riot Platforms is hiring a Director, Public Policy who will lead the company's public policy strategy and engagement. Pay is $170,000–$185,000 per year plus bonus and equity. Position is located in Remote (US).

Experian is hiring a Director, State Government Affairs who will monitor state legislative and regulatory developments and lead advocacy across a multi-state portfolio for its North America Government Affairs team. Position is located in Sacramento, CA.

McDonald Association Management Company is hiring an Executive Director and Account Manager who will serve as the staff leader for 2–4 client associations, partnering with boards on operations, finances, membership growth, and conferences. Pay is $90,000–$125,000 per year. Position is located in Sacramento, CA.

Planned Parenthood Mar Monte is hiring a Grassroots Organizer who will build grassroots support for reproductive health care in the Fresno area. Pay is $69,000–$75,000 per year. Position is located in Fresno, CA.

Street Level Health Project is hiring an Immigrant Defense Lead Organizer who will coordinate staff and volunteer advocacy for immigrant families in Oakland, build coalition relationships with day laborers and community partners, and lead outreach and rapid-response work for the Immigrant Defense program. Pay is $75,000 per year. Position is located in Oakland, CA.

Google is hiring a Policy Strategist, Kids and Families who will lead content-safety policy for kids and teens on its Trust & Safety team, turning child-development research and safety regulations into policy frameworks. Pay is $164,000–$239,000 per year plus bonus and equity. Position is located in San Francisco, CA or Sunnyvale, CA.

Riot Platforms is hiring a Public Policy Specialist who will support the company's public policy work. Pay is $100,000–$120,000 per year. Position is located in Remote (US).

The Milken Institute is hiring a Senior Associate, Research & Analysis, Institutional Giving who will collect and analyze programmatic data and communicate program impact to institutional funders. Pay is $70,000–$85,000 per year. Position is located in Santa Monica, CA.

The Foundation for California Community Colleges is hiring a Student Intern, Administration and Communications who will support the California Education Learning Lab team with education-focused communications and administrative tasks. Pay is $18 per hour; part-time. Position is located in Remote (US).

The Foundation for California Community Colleges is hiring a Student Intern, California Education Learning Lab who will support Learning Lab grantees and applicants with instructional materials, data, and communications. Pay is $18 per hour; part-time. Position is located in Remote (US).

The Center for Gender & Refugee Studies at UC Law SF is hiring an Administrative Associate who will support the finance and development teams and keep the office running smoothly. Pay is $28.41–$32 per hour. Position is located in San Francisco, CA.

YoloTD is hiring a Communications and Marketing Intern who will assist with marketing materials, social media, public outreach, and media relations. Pay is $16.90–$22.15 per hour; applications are due October 30. Position is located in Woodland, CA.

Payactiv is hiring a Director of State Government Affairs who will lead the earned wage access company's state legislative and regulatory strategy, building bipartisan relationships with state policymakers and coordinating advocacy across states. Position is located in Milpitas, CA.

Panda Restaurant Group is hiring an Executive Director of Government Relations for its Real Estate Legal team who will lead government relations, public policy and public affairs strategy supporting national restaurant growth, serving as the primary liaison with federal, state and local agencies and officials on development, permitting, zoning and land use. Pay is $205,000–$288,000 per year. Position is located in Rosemead, CA.

The California CASA Association is hiring a Marketing & Communications Director who will lead marketing and communications for the statewide Court Appointed Special Advocates association. The employer's own ATS lists the role as remote, associated with San Diego; pay and a full duty list could not be verified from accessible sources. Position is located in California.

UCLA's Luskin School of Public Affairs is hiring a Media Communications Specialist who will lead media communications for the school. Position is located in Los Angeles, CA.

Adobe is hiring a Senior Director, Global Engagement who will lead the company's global engagement work. Pay is $155,000–$372,000 per year. Position is located in San Jose, CA.

The Sobrato Organization is hiring a Senior Program Officer for Policy & Advocacy who will lead Sobrato Philanthropies' California state policy and advocacy grantmaking, primarily Economic Mobility (about $6M–$7M in 2027, including worker ownership, direct cash and safety-net work), launch a small Climate Action portfolio, and build partnerships with peer funders and Sacramento policy stakeholders. Pay is $163,000–$203,000 per year. Position is located in San Francisco or Sacramento, CA.

Supermicro is hiring a Senior Public Affairs Manager (Req ID 28999) who will develop and lead media relations and public affairs strategies advancing the company's advocacy and policy goals around state and federal legislation and regulation, reporting to the Senior Director of Government Affairs. Pay is $135,000–$160,000 per year. Position is located in San Jose, CA.

Children's Hospital Los Angeles is hiring a Vice President of Government & Community Affairs who will build and direct the hospital's strategy for legislative advocacy, regulatory engagement and community partnerships at the local, state and federal levels, with a central focus on protecting and growing reimbursement and public funding such as Medi-Cal and California Children's Services, and advise executive leadership. Pay scale is $245,232–$376,137 per year. Employer-original deep link not retrieved; the posting is on CHLA's own careers site. Position is located in Los Angeles, CA.

UNITE HERE Local 11 is hiring a Community Canvasser for the Higher Wages Lower Rent Alliance campaign who will do door-to-door canvassing in Irvine and Orange County for the midterm elections, voter persuasion and mobilization for progressive candidates, with evening and weekend work. Pay is $23.00 per hour plus a $25 gas stipend; the role is a temporary campaign position, full-time with part-time options. Position is located in Irvine, CA.

HomeFirst is hiring an Advocacy Director who will lead legislative advocacy for the San Jose homelessness-services nonprofit. The hybrid role pays $140,608 per year. Position is located in San Jose, CA.

Pacific Life is hiring a Government & Policy Affairs Director who will lead government and policy affairs (Washington or Newport Beach). Pay is $152,000–$186,000 per year. Position is located in Newport Beach, CA.

The California Lottery is hiring a PRA & Communications Coordinator who will handle public records requests and communications. The hybrid role pays $4,000–$6,000 per month; final filing date is November 6. Position is located in Sacramento County, CA.

The Santa Clara County Office of Education is hiring a Principal Assistant to the County Superintendent. Pay is $151,000–$193,000 per year. Position is located in San Jose, CA.

The Foundation for California Community Colleges is hiring a Program Officer for Mathematics Initiatives who will support the California Education Learning Lab. The remote role (must reside in California) pays $95,000–$120,000 per year on a 24-month term. Position is located in Remote (US).

Pinterest is hiring a Senior Manager of Policy Communications who will lead policy communications (Los Angeles, New York, or Washington, DC; hybrid). Pay is $147,000–$302,000 per year. Position is located in Los Angeles, CA.

Constellation is hiring an Advocacy Campaigns Manager - West who will develop and execute strategic advocacy campaigns supporting key state and federal energy policy objectives, engaging stakeholders, activating coalitions, and running digital advocacy. The hybrid role (Req ID 138253) pays $126,900-$141,000 plus bonus. Position is located in Sacramento, CA.

DLA Piper is hiring a Communications Specialist for Public Relations who will support the global law firm’s media and communications efforts out of San Diego. Position is located in San Diego, CA.

PIRG is hiring Consumer Advocacy Campaign Associates who will run grassroots campaigns on consumer issues - from toxic chemicals to right-to-repair - including lobbying elected officials, organizing events, and earning media attention. The entry-level role pays $40,000-$44,450 with offices in Los Angeles, Oakland, and Sacramento. Position is located in Los Angeles, CA.

The State Water Resources Control Board is hiring a Legislative Analyst who will analyze complex state and federal legislation affecting the Water Boards' funding, enforcement, and conservation programs and develop strategic recommendations for executive leadership. The Analyst II role sits in the Office of Legislative Affairs in Sacramento (hybrid) and pays $6,031-$7,547 per month. Position is located in Sacramento, CA.

Tencent is hiring an Associate, Global AI Policy who will join the Global Public Affairs team, researching emerging AI policy developments and monitoring legislative and regulatory activity at the intersection of technology and international affairs. ($80K-$182K). Position is located in Palo Alto, CA.

Fund for the Public Interest is hiring a Campaign Director who will run a canvass office in Menlo Park, recruiting and managing 10 to 40 canvassers to raise money and build grassroots power for environmental campaigns. ($38K-$54K). Position is located in Menlo Park, CA.

Senator Richardson's office is hiring a District Office Intern who will assist with constituent services and casework and monitor the public inbox for the Torrance district office. The paid internship pays $21 per hour. Position is located in Torrance, CA.

Goldman Sachs is hiring a Government Affairs Associate to support the firm's Office of Government and Regulatory Affairs across legislative engagement and small business advocacy, including running its 10,000 Small Businesses Voices program. ($100K-$160K + bonus). Position is located in San Francisco, CA.

Senator Ashby's office is hiring a Press Secretary who will develop the office's communications and outreach strategy - drafting press releases, talking points, and op-eds, pitching reporters, and running digital media campaigns. The in-person Sacramento role requires a bachelor's degree and at least four years of legislative experience. Position is located in Sacramento, CA.

Meta is hiring a Public Affairs Marketing Manager to execute global and domestic public affairs marketing campaigns with a specialized focus on AI, developing advertising strategies and partnering with policy, communications, and product teams. ($182K-$252K + bonus + equity). Position is located in Los Angeles, CA.

Legal Services for Prisoners with Children is hiring a Staff Attorney who will advance civil legal services for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated Californians, including policy advocacy, bill analysis, and impact litigation support. The Oakland role pays $85,000-$95,000 and requires California Bar membership. Position is located in Oakland, CA.

KLA is hiring a VP of Global Government Affairs & Strategic Policy who will lead the chip-equipment maker's engagement with governments worldwide on trade, export-control, and industrial-policy issues. Position is located in Milpitas, CA.

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is hiring an Executive Assistant to support the California Team within the Office of Government and External Affairs, which leads the Laboratory's communications with the U.S. Congress and the California State Legislature. Position is located in Livermore, CA.

Google is hiring a Government and Strategic Engagement Lead for North America who will work with government officials and education-sector stakeholders, navigating regulatory environments and building sustainable partnerships (with Mountain View among the preferred locations). Position is located in Mountain View, CA.

Anthropic is hiring a Policy Communications Manager who will drive external communications for the company's security, governance, and Responsible Scaling Policy programs, partnering with security, legal, and governance teams as AI capabilities grow. Position is located in San Francisco, CA.

TikTok is hiring a Policy Manager for Youth Safety & Well-being who will develop platform policies protecting young people, from age-appropriate content standards to parental controls, and engage external child-protection experts on youth safety approaches. Position is located in San Francisco, CA.

Meta is hiring a Regional Manager of Community Engagement (West) who will lead a team of community engagement managers driving community development initiatives around the company's data center communities, working across site selection, policy, communications, and public affairs. The role pays $190,000–$257,000 plus bonus and equity. Position is located in Santa Clara, CA.

ICANN is hiring a Senior Manager of Policy Research who will lead policy research, development, and implementation for its Global Domains and Strategy function, coordinating consensus policy work across stakeholder communities. Position is located in Los Angeles, CA.

The Building Decarbonization Coalition is hiring a California Government Affairs Associate Director who will lead the Coalition's legislative efforts and help create and implement local- and state-level strategies to electrify California's homes and buildings. Reporting to the California Director, the role involves advocating with legislators, the Governor's Office, agencies, labor unions, and environmental justice organizations. Position is located in Remote (US).

UCSF is hiring an Executive Director of News & Media Relations to serve as the institution’s principal strategist for enterprise media relations and public affairs, covering issues management and crisis communications. Pay is $133,700–$313,300. (Note: no UCSF careers posting was located; apply via the LinkedIn listing.). Position is located in San Francisco, CA.

Farm Action is hiring a full-time Digital Communications Coordinator who will turn the organization's research, advocacy, and media work into engaging digital content across social media, short-form video, and graphic design. The role requires 2+ years of relevant experience, strong design and video skills, and comfort appearing on camera, and pays $59,410–$64,045 per year plus a $350/month healthcare stipend. Position is located in Remote (US).

The Foundation for California Community Colleges is hiring a Specialist, Strategic Policy, Innovation, and Research who will advance student success and equity through research and evaluation of statewide initiatives. The specialist collects and analyzes quantitative and qualitative data and develops research briefs and policy recommendations in the Success Center's Strategic Policy, Innovation, and Research unit. Position is located in Remote (US).

Astranis is hiring a National Security Programs Development Manager who will support the USG Sales team in shaping and capturing U.S. government business opportunities within the Intelligence and Special Operations communities. The role requires a technical degree, 5+ years of relevant experience, U.S. citizenship, and TS/SCI eligibility, with base pay of $150,000–$225,000. Position is located in San Francisco, CA.

Anthropic is hiring a strategist for Digital Campaigns, Policy Advocacy who will design and execute paid media campaign strategy for the Public Policy team's advocacy campaigns, direct creative and media-buying agencies, and measure campaign success in the U.S. and priority markets abroad. Pay is $265,000-$295,000 per year. Position is located in San Francisco, CA.

Zoox is hiring a Senior Communications Manager for Policy, Safety & Reputation who will lead communications strategy across those functions, run proactive campaigns, manage media relationships, and turn autonomous-vehicle regulatory developments into communications strategy. Base salary is $164,000-$197,000 per year. Position is located in Foster City, CA.

The IEHP Foundation is hiring a Foundation Public Policy & Program Manager who will lead the foundation's public policy and advocacy work at the local, regional, state, and federal levels and run its Champions for Vibrant Health Leadership Network for community-based organizations across the Inland Empire. Pay is $91,249.60-$120,910.40 per year. Position is located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA.

Square One Politics is hiring an Executive Director who will lead the political organization. The role is remote. Position is located in Remote (US).

Pattern Energy, a leading renewable energy company, seeks an External Affairs Manager to support commercial objectives by developing, coordinating, and executing integrated External Affairs processes across priority markets. The role supports Communications, ESG, Government and Regulatory Affairs, and Public Engagement through project management, budget coordination, reporting, research, and event planning. Position is located in San Francisco, CA.

Public Counsel is hiring a Fellow for its Consumer Rights & Economic Justice project who will provide legal advocacy for low-income communities in Los Angeles. Position is located in Los Angeles, CA.

The Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney is hiring interns, law clerks, and post-bar fellows for Spring 2027 (March–May) who will gain hands-on experience in a municipal law office through legal research, case preparation, court observation, and community outreach. The programs are unpaid volunteer roles; law clerks must commit at least 16 hours per week. Position is located in Los Angeles, CA.

National Nurses United is hiring a Labor Representative who will build worker power among registered nurses through organizing, collective bargaining, and grievance representation. The hybrid Los Angeles role pays $82,762–$155,902. Position is located in Los Angeles, CA.

Ballotpedia is hiring a full-time Local Expansion Staff Researcher who will research and gather official election documents to expand local election coverage down to the smallest cities and school districts, ingesting data into Ballotpedia's database and monitoring election calendars. The role pays $42,500–$44,000 per year plus an $8,000 annual benefits stipend. Position is located in Remote (US).

The OpenAI Foundation seeks a founding Program Officer for AI Resources, a generalist with technical judgment who will support the team lead across operations, grantmaking, research, strategy, and partnerships. The role helps build the Foundation's ability to secure, allocate, and deploy AI resources for the mission, and includes a partnerships specialization managing the relationship with OpenAI PBC and securing tokens, model access, and compute arrangements. Position is located in San Francisco, CA.

NOAA is hiring a Public Affairs Specialist who will plan and execute public affairs and media strategies, arrange interviews and news conferences, and manage content for NOAA.gov and social media. The Long Beach role is telework eligible and pays $119,630–$190,627. Position is located in Long Beach, CA.

Meta is hiring a Public Policy Manager for External Affairs who will lead engagement with policymakers, coalitions, and trade associations on content governance, data privacy, and competition issues. The Los Angeles role pays $153,000–$224,000 plus bonus and equity. Position is located in Los Angeles, CA.

Greenlight America is hiring a Regional Campaign Manager who will lead grassroots campaigns for clean energy projects across Northern California, working with partner organizations and volunteers to win local siting approvals. The remote role pays $75,000–$100,000. Position is located in Remote, Northern California.

Genentech seeks a Senior Director to lead a centralized team of operations and business support professionals driving strategic execution across a 40-person Public Affairs & Access department. The role serves as primary Operations Lead to the SVP of Public Affairs and Access, oversees strategic planning, financial management, change management, and organizational development. Position is located in South San Francisco, CA.

Coinbase is hiring a Senior Manager of Digital Securities & Market Structure Policy who will drive the company's engagement with the SEC on market structure rulemaking and lead its comment letter strategy. The remote role pays $252,620–$297,200 plus equity and bonus. Position is located in Remote (US).

The Immigrant Legal Resource Center is hiring up to three full-time Senior Staff Attorneys who will strengthen the legal capacity of California legal service providers through technical support, trainings, and policy work on removal defense and immigrants' rights. The role requires at least seven years of immigration law practice and a current California bar membership, with starting pay of $112,492.23. Position is located in San Francisco, CA.

xAI is hiring a Threat Intelligence Analyst for its Threat Disruption team who will investigate and disrupt threats to X, including coordinated bot networks, account compromises, foreign-linked influence campaigns, and financial fraud. The role requires strong SQL skills, scripting ability, and analytical rigor, with on-call rotations spanning time zones. Position is located in Palo Alto, CA.

Develop, coordinate and implement the association’s policy goals. Work with members to shape and communicate positions on budget and legislative issues. Build support for public education. Salary depends on experience.

Reporting to the Vice President, Just Societies, the Democracy, Rights, and Governance Initiative Director leads the development, execution, and evolution of the DRG grantmaking strategy. The Director oversees a grantmaking team consisting of a Program Officer and a Program Associate, providing strategic leadership, team management, and portfolio oversight. The salary range for this position is $300,000-$315,000 annually. We welcome nominations and applications, and encourage you to share this opportunity with your networks!. Position is located in Los Altos.

The Foundation for California Community Colleges (FoundationCCC) is the official nonprofit auxiliary to CCGI's next Executive Director will guide the organization's strategic direction, strengthen its statewide relationships, and oversee a leadership team accountable for delivering its mission and statutory responsibilities. This leader will connect education policy, partnerships, organizational resources, and execution to reduce barriers and expand students' access to college and career pathways. The role reports to FoundationCCC as the most senior CCGI leader and serves as CCGI's most critical and influential advocate with leadership at the state's public educational institutions, the state legislature, the Governor's office, and the Department of Finance. 100% Remote within California; must reside in California. Position is located in Remote.

Meta is hiring a Public Affairs AI Communications Manager who will own the proactive communications and narrative strategy for Meta's AI public affairs campaign, developing messages and proof points grounded in Meta's products and research and driving engagement with the influential policy and consumer audiences who shape how AI is understood. Position is located in Menlo Park, CA.

Rocketdyne is hiring a Government Relations Lead who will develop and execute federal government-relations advocacy strategies with Congress, the Department of Defense, and NASA, tracking legislation and appropriations and preparing senior leaders for government engagements.

Stellantis is hiring a Corporate Affairs Director for California and Western States who will lead policy advocacy and lobbying for the automaker's regional portfolio, meeting with the Governor's office, legislators, and the Air Resources Board on emissions and state policy. The Sacramento hybrid role pays $173,000-$259,600. Position is located in Sacramento (hybrid).

Cibus is hiring a Vice President of Government & Regulatory Affairs who will lead the San Diego gene-editing agriculture company's government affairs and regulatory strategy. The company has been actively engaged on new genomic techniques regulation in the EU and US. Position is located in San Diego.

Cable broadband trade association seeks highly experienced firm or individual consultant to provide advocacy, governmental affairs and strategic counsel before the Legislature and executive branch. Due Nov. 13.

NBCUniversal is hiring a Director of Government Affairs who will lead the company's state and local government affairs work from Universal City, running legislative and regulatory advocacy across its entertainment portfolio. The hybrid role pays $130,000-$170,000 and calls for 7+ years of government affairs experience. Position is located in Universal City (hybrid).

Antora Energy is hiring a State Policy & Government Affairs Manager/Senior Manager who will lead the energy technology company’s state-level policy advocacy. Mid-senior level, full-time, remote US. Position is located in Remote (US).

Support the director of legislative affairs and analysts at a county behavioral health association. Review bills, draft position letters and monitor hearings. Capitol Track experience a plus. Hybrid. 401(k), medical, dental and health savings account. $34 – $38/hr.

General Motors is hiring a West Region Director of State & Local Policy based in Sacramento to lead its state and local policy engagement across the western United States. (Posting details unverified.). Position is located in Sacramento.

Google is hiring a Manager of Government Affairs and Public Policy focused on economic policy who will advocate for the company on technology and economics issues, bringing external perspectives back into the company to inform its direction. The role calls for 10 years of experience on economic issues related to technology. Position is located in San Francisco.

The County of Riverside's Board of Supervisors is hiring a Legislative Intern/YAC Coordinator for the 3rd District who will manage the district's Youth Advisory Council, coordinate civic engagement events like Youth in Government Day, and assist with legislative and community outreach activities. This is a paid, in-person internship of about 20 hours per week, open to college sophomores through graduate students. Position is located in Riverside County.

UNITE-LA is hiring a Policy Analyst to support its cradle-through-career policy priorities, tracking education and workforce legislation, preparing briefing materials for advocacy meetings, and drafting fact sheets and newsletters; the role is primarily remote with regular in-person meetings and some travel to Sacramento and D.C. Pay starts at $61,152–$70,000. (Note: the official job-description PDF dates to November 2025; treat as a possible repost.). Position is located in Los Angeles (primarily remote).

Cohere is hiring a Global Public Policy Manager for Compute, Infrastructure and Sovereign AI who will lead policy engagement on AI compute and data-center infrastructure, export controls, AI competitiveness and sovereign AI, developing policy positions and representing the company in policy discussions with governments and industry bodies. The posting is listed as remote in the United States. Position is located in (United States).

The American Cancer Society (ACS CAN) is hiring a Vice President of Regional Advocacy who will drive state and local legislative and regulatory progress across a roughly 25-state region that includes California, overseeing 60 or more advocacy staff and supporting volunteer engagement and donor development. Pay is $190,000–$220,000 per year, remote with up to 30% travel. Flag: this is a multi-state regional role (primary hub Denver), not a California-only position. California). Position is located in (multi-state region incl.

Disability Rights California is hiring a Public Policy Advocate who will develop and lobby sponsored bill ideas, testify at legislative hearings, draft position letters and amendments, and build coalitions with disability-rights groups across the state. Position is located in Sacramento.

Blue Shield of California is hiring a Government Affairs Analyst who will serve on the State Policy and Advocacy team as the health plan's primary liaison to the State Assembly, Senate, Governor's Office, and regulatory agencies. Position is located in Sacramento.

On Lok is hiring a Government and Community Relations Manager who will represent the nonprofit at local and regional meetings, build relationships with elected officials and community partners, and monitor policy and regulatory developments under the Director of Government Affairs. Pay range $49.40-$65.86 per hour; bachelor's degree required. Position is located in Union City, CA (hybrid).

Meta is hiring a Public Affairs Manager, Reality Labs who will join its Strategic Priorities Communications team and develop public affairs strategies for its growing family of wearable devices. The role works with product communications, policy, and legal partners on how Meta approaches next-generation wearable technology. Position is located in Menlo Park.

Center for Aquaculture Technologies is hiring a Vice President, Regulatory & Public Affairs who will build and lead its global regulatory and public affairs capability as CAT's Genome Editing programs progress toward commercialization, reporting directly to the CEO. The senior role requires significant domestic and international travel and pays $210,000–$230,000 plus a 20% target bonus. Position is located in San Diego, CA (Remote).

The California News Publishers Association is hiring a Vice President of Government Affairs who will serve as the lead advocate for California's news industry in Sacramento, building relationships with key legislators, staking out advocacy positions on major legislation, and organizing the association's annual Government Affairs Day. Position is located in Sacramento.

Track legislation and state budget, support advocacy and association governance, and plan meetings and events. Hybrid, full-time position in Folsom. Employer-paid health benefits and 5% retirement contribution. $5,417 – $7,084/mo. plus bonus. Position is located in Folsom, CA.

Google is hiring a Strategic Outreach and Visits Manager, Government Affairs who will manage high-level executive engagements on its Government Affairs and Public Policy team. The role involves planning visits and engagements, sourcing speakers, and ensuring teams and executives are well-prepared to shape the policy conversation. Position is located in Mountain View or San Francisco.

Emerald AI is hiring a Policy & Regulatory Affairs Manager to shape the company's policy strategy at the intersection of energy, infrastructure, and AI, engaging policymakers and regulators on data-center energy use and translating regulatory developments into business insights. Position is located in San Francisco Bay Area.

UC Irvine is hiring a Government Relations Specialist (full-time, hybrid) to support the university’s engagement with government and legislative stakeholders. Pay is $74,000–$80,000; 2+ years of experience required. Position is located in Irvine (hybrid).

POP MART is hiring a Public Affairs Supervisor who will support public affairs, government relations, and policy monitoring for its U.S. business, building relationships with government agencies and regulators and translating federal, state, and local legislative developments into actionable business insights. Base pay range $100,000-$125,000 per year. Position is located in Culver City, CA.

Permit Power is hiring an Advocacy Director who will lead the clean-energy nonprofit's advocacy campaigns to streamline permitting for rooftop solar, batteries, heat pumps, and EV chargers. The team has already won automated-permitting mandates in California, Maryland, and Minnesota. Position is located in California.

GEICO is hiring a Senior Manager, Government & Regulatory Affairs who will advance the company's state legislative and regulatory agenda and formulate government affairs strategies. The role involves building a network of policymakers, legislators, agency staff, and trade associations and reviewing regulatory and legislative proposals impacting the business. Position is located in Sacramento, CA.

Prologis is hiring a Director, Government Affairs who will develop and execute the company's state government relations strategy across the West Region with an emphasis on California. Reporting to the VP of Government Affairs, the director advances priorities for Prologis' logistics real estate, data center, and energy businesses with elected officials, agencies, regulators, and industry stakeholders. Position is located in Cerritos, CA (Hybrid).

The Office of Senator Menjivar is hiring a District Office Intern who will support constituent services and casework in the Van Nuys district office, assisting with general office duties and public inbox monitoring in a fast-paced legislative environment. Paid at $21/hour; applications accepted until filled. Position is located in Van Nuys, CA (in-person).

Senator Steve Padilla's office is hiring a Legislative Aide who will take primary responsibility for several of the Senator's legislative proposals and brief him on bills pending in committee and on the Senate floor. The Aide will develop and manage part of the legislative package, research issues, negotiate amendments, and work with committee staff, lobbyists, and community organizations. Position is located in Sacramento, CA.

Pearson is hiring an Advanced Specialist, Government Relations to track, monitor, and analyze state-level legislation and produce policy materials and briefings that shape the company's government engagement in a complex, regulated education environment. Position is located in Sacramento, CA.

Constellation is hiring a Senior Manager of Advocacy Communications for the West to devise externally focused communications strategies that build relationships with NGOs, trade associations, think tanks, and energy influencers to shape state and federal clean-energy policy. Position is located in Sacramento, CA (hybrid).

Uber is hiring a Public Policy Manager, Charging to develop and execute its global EV-charging policy strategy, shaping regulatory frameworks on charging, utility interconnection, and permitting with regional policy teams and industry coalitions. Position is located in San Francisco, CA.

Meta seeks a Program Manager to embed within the Public Affairs AI Campaign's program management team, bringing operational rigor to a complex cross-functional effort spanning communications, marketing, policy, research, legal, and product. The role builds and maintains cross-functional operating rhythms, supports leadership in translating strategy into execution, and drives status reporting, performance tracking, and budget management. Position is located in Los Angeles.

Disneyland Resort is hiring a Public Affairs Intern for Spring 2027 who will support teams across Corporate Social Responsibility, Government Relations, Resort Communications, and the Ambassador Program through events, content creation, and community initiatives. The full-time, six-month internship runs January through June 2027 and pays $23.00 per hour; a writing sample is required. Position is located in Anaheim, California.

BusPatrol is hiring a Vice President, Government Relations and Public Policy who will lead the company's public policy development, government relations strategies, and legislative efforts to defend and expand automated school bus stop-arm enforcement and speed zone safety laws at the state and municipal levels. The senior role requires 10+ years of leadership experience with a proven track record of lobbying multi-state legislation on contentious issues, plus state lobbying experience. Position is located in Remote (US).

Radiant, a startup building the world's first mass-produced portable nuclear microreactors, seeks a California Legislative Director to own California and priority state and local government engagement. The role shapes policy, enables deployment, develops and implements state legislation and regulations affecting industrial siting, permitting, grid interconnection, and critical infrastructure, and leads engagement with state regulators and public utility commissions. Position is located in El Segundo (or remote from Sacramento for the right candidate).

Under direction of the Assistant Commissioner of Legislation, the Analyst III is responsible for drafting analyses of complex legislative bills, conducting independent research, and tracking legislative matters affecting the Department. The Legislative Specialist works as a subject matter expert on Real Estate Law, Subdivided Lands Law, Davis-Stirling Act, and landlord tenant law, and makes recommendations on legislative positions to the Commissioner, BCSH Agency, and the Governor's Office. Position is located in Sacramento.

Natel Energy is hiring a Senior Manager (or Associate Director) of Public Affairs to help drive the next phase of growth. You will sit at the intersection of commercial strategy, content marketing, and public policy, reporting to the VP of External Affairs. In this role you will have significant leadership over translating regulatory frameworks and economic evidence into commercial opportunities across North America and Europe. Position is located in Alameda (hybrid).

Metrc, the leading provider of cannabis regulatory systems in the U.S., seeks a Government Affairs Associate to engage with state legislators, regulators, and stakeholders in existing and target markets. The role supports state government affairs strategy, oversees consultants and lobbyists, tracks legislation, and builds relationships with government officials and policymakers. Position is fully remote. Position is located in Remote.

San Mateo County State Legislative Advocacy Services Seeking highly experienced lobbying firm to monitor and analyze legislation, represent the county before state officials, advance funding priorities, build coalitions and provide timely reports and strategic counsel on key policy areas. Due Oct. 29.

Grants Energy, a leader in uranium in situ recovery, is seeking a Manager of Regulatory Affairs and Government Relations to join the team for the Grants Precision ISR Project. As a cornerstone project for supplying domestic uranium, Grants Precision ISR is committed to the highest standards of environmental stewardship, transparency, and community partnership. Position can be located in San Diego or New Mexico (hybrid). Position is located in San Diego, CA.

Help Group, one of the largest nonprofits of its kind in the U.S. serving individuals and families affected by autism, ADHD, and mental health challenges, seeks a VP of Communications and Public Affairs to develop an integrated approach to organizational visibility, government and public agency relationships, community partnerships, public relations, marketing, events, and volunteer engagement. The role personally builds relationships with the mayor's office, county supervisors' offices, and other elected and civic leaders. Position is located in Sherman Oaks.

Anthropic is looking for a State and Local Affairs Lead to engage with state and local governments in the Western United States, advancing AI policy, legislation, and regulation that supports Anthropic's mission of ensuring that the world safely makes the transition through transformative AI. You will own Anthropic's relationships and legislative and regulatory work across many Western states, including a support role in California. Position is located in (US).

Stateside Associates is hiring a Regional Government Affairs Manager to support client work across Western and Midwestern states. You'll work on a range of technology policy issues, partner closely with colleagues across the country, and help clients respond to fast-moving developments in state legislatures and agencies.

The Juslyn Manalo for Supervisor campaign is hiring interns to work directly with the campaign and gain experience in grassroots organizing, voter outreach, community engagement, policy and research, communications, and campaign operations. Intern responsibilities may include speaking directly with voters and community members, helping with voter outreach, recruiting and supporting campaign volunteers, assisting with community events and campaign activities, conducting policy research, and supporting social media and communications. Position runs September through November 3, 2026.

The Guttmacher Institute is hiring a Director of Global Advocacy to lead the Guttmacher Institute's global advocacy strategy to advance sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) worldwide. This position sits within the Institute's International research and Global advocacy division and will lead the development of the Institute's strategy for translating Guttmacher's evidence base into compelling advocacy campaigns and policy narratives, and strategic engagement with global, regional, national, and sub-national level decision-makers.

AIR Communities, a Blackstone portfolio company and one of the country's leading real estate investment firms, is hiring a Senior Manager to be a critical member of its Public Affairs & Issues Management team, responsible for identifying, assessing, and resolving complex issues across the business. The individual will partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders (legal, government relations, communications, operations, etc.) at AIR Communities and Blackstone to proactively mitigate risk, manage sensitive situations, and protect the company's reputation. Position is located in Los Angeles (+5 locations).

Congresswoman Jacobs is hiring a District Scheduler based in her San Diego District Office. This full-time, in-person position reports to the District Director and works closely with the district team, D.C. Scheduler, and Chief of Staff to manage the Congresswoman's short- and long-term schedule. Responsibilities include building and managing the daily schedule, evaluating scheduling requests, driving and staffing the Congresswoman at engagements, conducting advance work, and compiling daily briefing materials. Position is located in San Diego.

Seeking curious, proactive and detail-oriented professional eager to learn advocacy. Support policy initiatives, programs, communications, meetings and member engagement for a statewide association. Hybrid. Excellent benefits. $50,000 – $60,000/yr.

The Assembly Appropriations Committee is hiring a Committee Consultant with deep knowledge of housing, human services, local government, or transportation to carry out fiscal and policy analysis and advise decision makers in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Pay ranges from $5,417 to $17,297 per month depending on level. Position is located in Sacramento.

Partnership HealthPlan of California is hiring a Policy Analyst to draft, audit, and track policies ensuring compliance with DHCS, DMHC, CMS, and NCQA regulations, including reviewing draft and final All Plan Letters for policy impact. Position is located in Fairfield, CA.

Townsend Public Affairs is seeking a Grant Writing and Funding Analyst. This position will manage and support client funding priorities through grant writing, funding research, and strategic advocacy. Position is located in Sacramento.

The City of Sacramento is hiring two Assistant City Managers who will serve as trusted partners to the City Manager, support department leaders, and help advance citywide priorities during a leadership transition. The salary range is $242,215.51–$340,812.60 DOE/DOQ. Position is located in Sacramento, CA.

AIPAC is hiring a Senior Associate of Donor Relations who will engage a portfolio of 1,000-1,500 member households and drive renewals and increased pro-Israel political giving. $67,000-$75,000, hybrid (3 days in office). Position is located in San Francisco.

Meta is hiring a Data Center Content Manager who will lead community and economic development communications for its global data center portfolio, translating economic impact data into materials for local governments and media. The role pays $160,000–$232,000 plus bonus and equity.

TikTok is hiring a Head of Youth Safety & Well-being Policy who will lead its Trust & Safety youth policy team and own the global policy strategy on youth safety issues including age-inappropriate content and developmental harm. The role drives youth-specific product policy - account defaults, recommendations, parental controls - and serves as TikTok's senior public-facing voice on youth safety. Position is located in San Francisco.

The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum is hiring a West Coast Partnerships Director who will lead partnership development and engagement across the West Coast, advancing the organization's mission of strengthening U.S.-India ties. Position is located in San Francisco Bay Area.

OpenGov is hiring a Lead Executive Assistant who will provide strategic support to the Chief Administrative Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and General Counsel, managing complex calendars and driving operational excellence in San Francisco. Position is located in San Francisco, CA (on-site).

Robinhood is hiring an External Affairs Strategist to help lead its financial education and sustainability programs. This is a hands-on, execution-focused role for someone who wants to build and run programs that connect Robinhood's mission to tangible community impact. You will partner closely with the Communications, Government Affairs, Marketing, Product, and Legal teams. Position is located in Menlo Park (hybrid).

OpenAI is hiring a Research Lead, Policy Communications, to build and lead a rigorous research program that helps OpenAI understand how people engage with complex AI policy issues. You will design qualitative and quantitative studies, develop durable research practices, and translate findings into clear recommendations for Policy, Communications, Product, and other partners. Position is located in San Francisco or remote (US).

Westlands Water District is hiring a Deputy General Manager - Government & Public Affairs who will lead the district's government affairs, legislative advocacy, public affairs, and stakeholder engagement programs. Reporting to the General Manager, the deputy serves as a principal advisor to executive leadership and represents the district before policymakers and regulatory agencies. Position is located in Fresno, CA.

The California Healthy Nail Salon Collaborative is hiring an Executive Director who will serve as the organization's top executive, accountable to the Steering Committee, staff, and nail salon worker and owner members. The role covers strategic planning and execution, fundraising, fiscal management, communications and narrative strategy, partnerships and advocacy, with a salary range of $130,000–$165,000. Position is located in California (Orange County / Oakland).

Heal the Bay is hiring a Science & Policy Director who will report to the CEO and manage a team of scientists, engineers, and policy experts. The role focuses on water quality, resource protection, and environmental justice in Greater Los Angeles, developing advocacy campaigns and representing the organization in public forums. Position is located in Santa Monica, CA (Hybrid).

KIPP SoCal Public Schools is hiring an Advocacy & Community Engagement Manager to serve as the subject-matter expert advancing advocacy priorities across its 20 tuition-free charter schools by building relationships with families, community leaders, and policymakers. Position is located in Los Angeles, CA (hybrid).

The American Red Cross seeks a Communications Intern to assist with assessment and development of communication materials including news releases, social media content, and storytelling. The role conducts research, supports communications plans and strategies, and works with media databases and Sprout Social Media Management. Position is located in San Diego.

ImmDef is seeking full-time staff attorneys to join the team of fearless advocates providing creative and zealous representation to clients. Staff attorneys will be joining the largest non-profit, universal representation model deportation defense team in the state of California. Responsibilities include providing direct representation in removal proceedings to unaccompanied children, adults with mental competency issues, and detained or non-detained adults and families. Position is located in Los Angeles (hybrid).

KIWA Action is hiring Canvassers to enthusiastically engage voters around Proposition 3 and Proposition 39 in the 2026 General Election. The person in this role should be community-driven, strongly motivated to connect and contact voters across Koreatown and central Los Angeles through in-person phone banking and door-to-door canvassing in support of voting Yes on Prop 3 and No on Prop 39. Part-time, temporary, $26/hour. Position is located in Los Angeles (on-site).

The Council on Foreign Relations is hiring a West Coast Regional Engagement Director based in Northern California who will lead strategic outreach and engagement across the West Coast, expanding CFR's network of members, state and local officials, technologists, and civil society voices. The fully remote role requires frequent travel within the Bay Area and West Coast and periodic travel to New York and Washington, DC. Position is located in Remote (Northern California).

Nourish California is hiring a Director of Engagement who will lead community-centered engagement across its food-justice campaigns and coach campaign leads statewide. The California-remote role pays $110,000–$135,000 and closes 11/6/2026. Position is located in Remote.

Mainspring Energy is hiring a Director, Regulatory who will develop and lead the company's regulatory legal strategy for commercialization, manufacturing expansion, and market growth. Reporting to the General Counsel, the role advises on state and federal environmental and utility regulations, emissions standards, and interconnection and energy market rules. Position is located in Remote.

CSGF, a leading nonprofit venture philanthropy fund investing in public charter schools, seeks a Manager, External Affairs to plan and drive high-quality execution across visible external communications and investor-facing content. The role owns the Annual Investor Report, designs and executes social media strategy, develops issue briefs, and supports executive communications. Position is fully remote within the US. Position is located in Remote.

Assemblymember Hart is seeking a Legislative Assistant for his Capitol Office. Under the direction of the Chief of Staff, the Legislative Assistant will perform a variety of duties including staffing bills and policy committees, conducting policy-related research, drafting talking points, fact sheets, memos and letters, meeting with stakeholders, advising the Assemblymember on specific issue areas, and general office duties as needed. Position is located in Sacramento.

Wilbur-Ellis is hiring a Government Affairs Intern as part of its 12-week Summer Internship Program (PLOT). You'll gain experience in public policy research, legislative and regulatory monitoring, stakeholder engagement, and industry advocacy efforts. You'll support the Government Affairs team in tracking policy developments that impact agriculture, preparing research and briefing materials, and assisting with special projects related to state and federal issues. Position is located in (CA, CO, MI, OR, TX, WA).

Meta is seeking a highly experienced strategic leader to serve as a close partner to the Director of Community Engagement, supporting both the Community Engagement Team and a portfolio of company-level strategic initiatives in partnership with senior leadership. This is a senior individual contributor role for someone who thinks several steps ahead, operates with significant independence, and earns standing with internal executives and external stakeholders alike. Position is located in Menlo Park (+3 locations).

The Anthropic Fellows Program is designed to foster AI research and engineering talent. Anthropic provides funding and mentorship to promising technical talent. Fellows will primarily use external infrastructure to work on projects aligned with research priorities, with the goal of producing a public output. The Economics & Policy workstream focuses on designing and conducting empirical research on AI's economic effects, developing new methodological approaches, and analyzing the offense-defense balance for AI-enabled cyber and bio capabilities. Position is located in San Francisco or remote (US/UK/Canada).

Jacobs is seeking an Entry Level Government Affairs Consultant in Los Angeles to support the Government Relations and Public Policy Team, gaining hands-on experience in the development and implementation of Jacobs' government affairs strategy. Your contributions will help strengthen engagement with government stakeholders, support policy initiatives, and advance strategic priorities across diverse markets and regions. Position is located in Los Angeles (hybrid).

SVCF is hiring a Director, Policy who supports the development and execution of SVCF's public policy agenda in close partnership with senior leadership. Serving as an internal policy resource, the Director monitors and analyzes policy developments, advises leaders on implications and response options, coordinates advocacy activities, and builds relationships with policymakers, community partners, and cross-sector stakeholders. Position is located in Mountain View (hybrid).

Instacart is hiring a Legislative Counsel to analyze emerging requirements, build compliance frameworks, and shape the regulatory conversation. As the regulatory landscape around gig economy platforms, marketplace operators, and labor practices continues to evolve rapidly, the Legislative and Labor Team needs a skilled lawyer to provide clear, well-analyzed legal perspective on legislative matters affecting Instacart's operations. Position is located in (US).

Assemblymember Caloza is seeking to fill a full-time at-will Legislative Director position based in the Capitol Office. Under the direction of the Assemblymember and the Chief of Staff, the Legislative Director works with the Member, Chief of Staff, and legislative staff to develop and oversee the Member's legislative package and related communication. The position takes primary responsibility for the Member's legislative proposals. Position is located in Sacramento.

MAMA is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Development to lead and grow the fundraising program. This individual will set MAMA's fundraising strategy and oversee major gifts and institutional giving, building the relationships and resources needed to support continued growth and impact. Position is located in (US).

The Alliance for Children's Rights is seeking a dedicated, highly organized Legal Assistant to join its Education Program. This role supports attorneys and families working to secure early intervention, special education, and other education services for children and youth. Spanish-English bilingual fluency is required. Position is located in Los Angeles (hybrid).

DSA, the largest socialist organization in the United States, seeks a Labor Organizer to coach and train chapters on implementing the national labor strategy. The role develops trainings, creates resources, tracks chapter labor work, and supports the National Labor Commission with planning, goal setting, and strategic decision making. Position is fully remote. Position is located in Remote.

AAPI Equity Alliance seeks a Managing Director of Policy to lead policy and advocacy efforts for the organization's core issue areas and co-lead the policy team at Stop AAPI Hate, the largest center tracking acts of hate against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders nationwide. The role provides direction to the Director of Government Affairs and Director of Federal Policy, develops strategic vision for the Policy Team, and leads coalition-building and external relations. Position is located in Los Angeles (hybrid).