Public Affairs Manager; Cedar Rapids

Who is Flock?

Flock Safety is the leading safety technology platform, helping communities thrive by taking a proactive approach to crime prevention and security. Our hardware and software suite connects cities, law enforcement, businesses, schools, and neighborhoods in a nationwide public‑private safety network. Trusted by over 5,000 communities, 4,500 law enforcement agencies, and 1,000 businesses, Flock delivers real‑time intelligence while prioritizing privacy and responsible innovation.

We’re a high‑performance, low‑ego team driven by urgency, collaboration, and bold thinking. Working at Flock means tackling big challenges, moving fast, and continuously improving. It’s intense but deeply rewarding for those who want to make an impact.

With nearly $700M in venture funding and a $7.5B valuation, we’re scaling intentionally and seeking top talent to help build the impossible. If you value teamwork, ownership, and solving tough problems, Flock could be the place for you.

We are seeking a Public Affairs Manager to play a critical role in engaging with external stakeholders to enhance public safety in our communities. Reporting to the Director of Public Affairs, this role will focus on collaborating with cross‑functional partners to engage with local elected officials, grassroots/grasstops organizations, and community leaders. You will represent Flock Safety externally, including regularly speaking at city council meetings, help build credibility across a variety of stakeholder audiences, develop meaningful partnerships, and elevate the voices of our customers and those who benefit from our tools to help advance our strategic policy objectives.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and skilled communicator who thrives in complex landscapes, excels at relationship‑building, and is passionate about amplifying Flock Safety’s mission and impact.

You must be in the Cedar Rapids, Iowa area to be considered.

• Previous experience in the tech industry is preferred.
• Direct experience engaging with public affairs audiences at the local executive level (mayor, council member, city manager level), including on the campaign trail, in an advocacy role, or in local government.
• Ability to thrive and get results in a fast‑paced, demanding environment.
• Self‑starter; intrinsically motivated with grit who approaches challenges with a solutions‑oriented mindset.
• Ability to travel on short notice and a willingness to work long hours that city council meetings sometimes require.
• Has a knack for clear communication on complex topics, both to experts and laypeople, in a variety of formats, from writing to community engagement to giving formal presentations and testimony.
• A sophisticated understanding of the regional political landscape at the city and county level.
• Passion about our mission and the opportunity to help elected officials fully realize their public safety priorities.
• The ability to work in a bipartisan landscape and think creatively about political coalition building.
• Public policy, business, or other relevant degree/experience.
• Experience managing relationships with influential community groups/organizations.
• Preexisting network of relationships in the region is a strong plus.

Feeling uneasy that you haven’t ticked every box? That’s okay; we’ve felt that way too. Studies have shown women and minorities are less likely to apply unless they meet all qualifications. We encourage you to break the status quo and apply to roles that would make you excited to come to work every day.

We are a results‑oriented culture and believe job descriptions are a thing of the past. We prescribe to 90‑day plans and believe that good days, lead to good weeks, which lead to good months. This serves as a preview of the 90‑day plan you will receive if you were to be hired in this role at Flock Safety.

The First 30 Days

• Review current local legislative initiatives in your region, shadow multiple municipal engagements including city council testimony, begin relationship building with preexisting stakeholders, assess the team’s strengths and opportunities, and have full literacy in Flock’s suite of…