About the Team

The Global Safety and Security team is responsible for advancing DoorDash through the protection of people, property, operations, brand and reputation. We manage safety and security risk and deliver value across the business through agility, technology, and a people-first approach. Our team strives to always be in front, and there for our people anytime, anywhere.

About the Role

DoorDash is looking for an experienced Associate Manager, Corporate Safety and Security to join our Global Safety and Security team. You will work with Global Safety and Security leadership to directly support the safety and security of our New York, Toronto, and Washington DC corporate offices. We are looking for a high-output, strategic contributor to help develop, implement, and execute key Safety and Security programs that align with DoorDash’s operational goals and commitment to a safe workplace. This role will be instrumental in enhancing our safety culture, managing events with precision, and ensuring our people are well-informed and supported during emergencies.

You will partner cross-functionally with Global Safety and Security team members, Human Resources, Real Estate, Communications, and other key business units to develop scalable, resilient, and engaging safety and security programs.

This role is largely in-office, based in our New York City corporate office location, and will report to the Senior Manager, Corporate Safety and Security.

You’re excited about this opportunity because you will…

• Directly influence business development and guide safe and secure operations in a fast-paced, people-first environment.
• Develop and lead workplace safety, security, and emergency management programs, ensuring alignment with local/state/federal regulations and company values.
• Oversee emergency preparedness and response operations, including leading the global Emergency Response Team (ERT), coordinating drills, and ensuring readiness across departments.
• Plan and execute on safety and security logistics for corporate and off-site events, including risk assessments, security coverage, and emergency response protocols.
• Design and implement safety engagement initiatives, such as awareness campaigns, safety weeks, tabletop exercises, and leadership briefings to foster a proactive safety culture.
• Develop and execute internal safety and security communications, ensuring timely and clear messaging for incidents, procedures, and training through collaboration with internal comms teams.
• Lead and supervise assigned Security Specialists and contractors, ensuring high standards of performance, engagement, and accountability.
• Create and maintain program documentation and SOPs, and train stakeholders on safety and security protocols.
• Conduct site assessments, threat and risk analyses, and physical security audits, identifying vulnerabilities and driving mitigation strategies.
• Oversee physical access control, guest management, and credentialing processes, ensuring a secure and welcoming environment.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to analyze incidents and trends, drive data-informed decisions, and continuously improve our safety posture.
• Establish cross-functional working groups to align business goals with security strategies, and recommend risk mitigation plans.
• Serve as a safety and security liaison during high-impact events, emergencies, and business continuity activations.

We’re excited about you because you…

• Have 4-6+ years of experience in corporate safety, security, or emergency management.
• Hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; safety/security/emergency management certifications are a plus (e.g., CPP, PSP, CEM, OSHA).
• Understand the intersection of physical security, emergency preparedness, and technology in the workplace. ● Have demonstrated success in planning and executing security coverage for events and managing ERT programs.
• Excel at engaging teams through communications and programming, creating a sense of shared ownership safety outcomes.
• Have strong leadership and coaching abilities with a proven track record of developing high-performing teams. ● Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to influence stakeholders and deliver clear, effective messages during crises.
• Are highly organized and self-motivated, capable of handling confidential information and navigating ambiguous situations with professionalism.
• Use data and insights to drive decisions and demonstrate program success.
• Thrive in fast-paced environments, and are energized by building programs from the ground up.

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Compensation

The successful candidate's starting pay will fall within the pay range listed below and is determined based on job-related factors including, but not limited to, skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. Base salary is localized according to an employee’s work location. Ranges are market-dependent and may be modified in the future.

In addition to base salary, the compensation for this role includes opportunities for equity grants. Talk to your recruiter for more information.

DoorDash cares about you and your overall well-being. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to all regular employees, which includes a 401(k) plan with employer matching, paid time off and paid sick leave in compliance with applicable laws (e.g. Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act) (for salaried roles: flexible vacation, plus 80 hours of paid sick time per year; for hourly roles: vacation accrued at about 1 hour for every 25.97 hours worked (e.g. about 6.7 hours/month if working 40 hours/week; about 3.4 hours/month if working 20 hours/week), and paid sick time accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked (e.g. about 5.8 hours/month if working 40 hours/week; about 2.9 hours/month if working 20 hours/week), 16 weeks of paid parental leave, a wellness benefit, and a commuter benefit match.

Additionally, for full-time employees, DoorDash offers medical, dental, and vision benefits, 11 paid holidays, disability and basic life insurance, family-forming assistance, and a mental health program, among others.

To learn more about our benefits, visit our careers page here.

The base pay for this position ranges from our lowest geographical market up to our highest geographical market within the United States.

$91,800—$135,000 USD

About DoorDash

At DoorDash, our mission to empower local economies shapes how our team members move quickly, learn, and reiterate in order to make impactful decisions that display empathy for our range of users—from Dashers to merchant partners to consumers. We are a technology and logistics company that started with door-to-door delivery, and we are looking for team members who can help us go from a company that is known for delivering food to a company that people turn to for any and all goods.

DoorDash is growing rapidly and changing constantly, which gives our team members the opportunity to share their unique perspectives, solve new challenges, and own their careers. We're committed to supporting employees’ happiness, healthiness, and overall well-being by providing comprehensive benefits and perks including premium healthcare, wellness expense reimbursement, paid parental leave and more.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We’re committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities. That’s why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has room at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunity to excel.

Statement of Non-Discrimination: In keeping with our beliefs and goals, no employee or applicant will face discrimination or harassment based on: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, or veteran status. Above and beyond discrimination and harassment based on “protected categories,” we also strive to prevent other subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (i.e., stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our office. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at DoorDash. We value a diverse workforce – people who identify as women, non-binary or gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, American Indian or Native Alaskan, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, differently-abled, caretakers and parents, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Thank you to the Level Playing Field Institute for this statement of non-discrimination.

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