Public Policy Intern

Public Policy Intern, Graduate Level (Summer 2020)

Lyft

San Francisco, CA

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At Lyft, community is what we are and it's what we do. It's what makes us different. To create the best ride for all, we start in our own community by creating an open, inclusive, and diverse organization where all team members are recognized for what they bring.

Lyft is looking for a motivated, creative, and analytical Graduate-level Public Policy Intern to support our Public Policy leadership team for Summer 2020. If you have an extraordinary attention to detail, are a self starter, and love to learn about emerging public policy issues in a fast-paced environment, and if the thought of helping Lyft continue to bring the benefits of our platform to communities around the country sounds exciting to you, we would love to meet you!

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Responsibilities:

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Research current landscape and implications of emerging public policy issues facing Lyft and our industry

Interact with Legal, Product, Operations, and other cross-functional teams to assess the opportunities and risks to Lyft's business of current or future legislation and regulations

Present recommendations to Public Policy leadership team

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Experience:

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Currently pursuing a graduate degree (Juris Doctor, MBA, Master of Public Administration, or Master of Public Policy) with anticipated graduation in 2021 or 2022

Must be returning to school after the internship

Experience working independently but also collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented, and goal-driven environment

Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Strong Google Suite skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Previous experience in consulting, technology, transportation, and/or government a plus

Candidate should be passionate about Lyft and the various public policy issues associated with our industry

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Benefits:

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Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options

In addition to observed holidays, generous paid time off

401(k) plan to help save for your future

Monthly commuter subsidy to cover your transit to work

20% off all Lyft rides

Lyft is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that proudly pursues and hires a diverse workforce. Lyft does not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws or prohibited by Company policy. Lyft also strives for a healthy and safe workplace and strictly prohibits harassment of any kind. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and other similar state laws and local ordinances, and its internal policy, Lyft will also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.