Public Policy Director

The Director, Public Policy & Corporate Communications is responsible for managing policy and public affairs matters for Whole Foods Market and building a communications strategy that positions the company and its executives as thought leaders and innovators in the natural and organic retail industry. The successful candidate will have a background in working in policy and communications on a variety of issues and a strategic mindset but be able to execute at a tactical level and drive progress in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as eyes and ears for pending policy issues and liaise with Amazon’s Public Policy team to coordinate and execute strategy, including internal and external messaging recommendations.
• Work with other members of the Global Communications Team and executives to ensure that Whole Foods Market maintains its reputation as an industry leader on food issues and topics tied to our mission to Nourish People and the Planet.
• Identify and develop proactive policy and communications opportunities while simultaneously tracking possible reactive issues and preparing a policy and communication response.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key internal business partners and relevant external organizations, including trade groups, NGO representatives, and policy makers.

Job Requirements

• Collaborative and highly motivated with a proven ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-moving, and cross functional environment; high ethical standards and integrity; stay calm in high-pressure situations.
• Outstanding communication and writing skills, presents clear and compelling arguments, demonstrates sound judgment, impeccable follow through, able to see big picture and immediate business needs simultaneously.
• Sound project management skills with the ability to manage multiple missions in a fast-paced environment.
• Must excel at quickly grasping new issues or policies and being able to speak to them with authority.
• 5+ years’ relevant experience in policy, communications, or government relations. We are ideally looking for an individual who has held both policy and communications roles.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, to interact with a range of people at various levels.

At Whole Foods Market, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.