About Wonder

Everything’s on the menu at Wonder. Except compromise.  

The Wonder app is the premiere platform to feed every craving, all in one order. Our 25+ award-winning restaurant partners span every cuisine you can think of, from Greek to Thai, and come from the minds of the best chefs in the industry—Bobby Flay, José Andrés, Marcus Samuelsson, and more.  

And our diners don’t have to choose just one: they can mix and match dishes from as many Made by Wonder restaurants as they’d like, or order from neighborhood gems near them. Everything is made to order at our brick-and-mortar locations across the East Coast and delivered fast and free, and more locations are opening every week.  

The best in the business are coming to Wonder, working every day to make us the destination for every mealtime moment. Join a team of technology, culinary, and logistics pioneers, backed by top-tier venture capitalists, and help us make great food more accessible.

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About the role

We are seeking a dynamic and mission-driven Manager of Government & Community Affairs to support our expansion of new Wonder restaurants across new cities and regions while building out and operationalizing our community impact and sustainability strategy in those same regions. Reporting directly to the Head of Government Affairs, Community Impact & Sustainability for Wonder, this role will be based in NYC and play a key part in shaping the local and regional partnerships that power our growth as we expand geographically.

The ideal candidate has experience working in or with government, understands how to navigate local, city and state policy environments, and is excited to work at the intersection of public affairs, community, innovation in the food industry, and sustainability.  

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Key Responsibilities  

• Support expansion of Wonder restaurants into new markets by identifying key regulatory stakeholders, community partners, and potential risks and opportunities. New markets include Philadelphia, Washington DC, and New England, as well as regions in between.

• Build and manage strong relationships with city, county, and (at times) state officials, particularly in expansion markets.

• Represent Wonder at meetings, hearings, public forums, and events.

• Track relevant legislation, regulations, and permitting issues affecting restaurant operations, sustainability, or delivery in Wonder markets.

• Support the execution of Wonder’s sustainability roadmap through local and regional initiatives, including waste diversion, food access, transportation, and local green team efforts.

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams — including Operations, Real Estate, Legal, and Marketing — to ensure alignment between market entry and public-facing partnerships.

• Help draft briefing materials, memos, and public-facing communications for executives and external stakeholders.

• Identify local impact opportunities, including nonprofit partnerships, grant programs, and community sponsorships.

• Assist in managing consultants, coalitions, and trade group participation in select markets.

• Support the development of the expansion strategy for future growth into new Wonder markets.

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The experience you have

• Bachelor’s degree required, ideally in Public Policy, Political Science, Environmental Studies, Urban Planning, Government, or related field.

• Advanced degree (MPA, JD, MS in Sustainability, or related) plus, but not required.  

• 5–7 years of experience in government, public policy, community relations, or a related role — ideally with direct experience in or working with city/state government or agencies.

• A strong understanding of municipal, city, and state government dynamics.

• Background or familiarity with sustainability or community impact programs.  

• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to build consensus across internal and external stakeholders.

• Excellent communication, writing, and organizational skills.

• Ability to travel regularly within Wonder’s new regions and work flexibly as needs arise.

• Passion for food, community engagement, and innovation — and a desire to help build something new.

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Base Salary: $143,000 - $157,000 per year.

Wonder Group uses geographic-specific salary structures, which means the salary offered may vary depending on where the job is located. The final salary offer will take into account various factors, such as the candidate's skills, education, training, credentials, and experience.

Our hybrid model requires 3 days a week in the office. That said, many team members choose to come in more often to take advantage of in-person collaboration and connection. You're welcome—and encouraged—to be in the office up to 5 days a week if it works for you.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary package including equity and 401K. Additionally, we provide multiple medical, dental, and vision plans to meet all of our employees' needs as well as many benefits and perks that are not listed. 

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A final note

At Wonder, we believe that in order to build the best team, we must hire using an objective lens.  We are committed to fair hiring practices where we hire people for their potential and advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion.  As such, we do not discriminate or make decisions based on your race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.  If you have a disability, please let your recruiter know how we can make your interview process work best for you.

We look forward to hearing from you! We'll contact you via email or text to schedule interviews and share information about your candidacy.