Job Title:   SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT

Starting Salary:   Commensurate with experience

Job Description:   Develops relationship and promulgates VIA messages to inform, gain input and engender support of the general public, business community, stakeholder groups and elected officials. Develops strategic, marketing and communication plans. Oversees the activities in Marketing, Communications, Community Relations, Media Relations, and Legislative Affairs. Manages external consultants and partnership relationships.

Education and Experience:   Bachelor’s Degree – preferably in a field related to one or more areas of department responsibility or in Business Administration. 10 years experience in progressively responsible positions to provide an adequate background in a broad range of functions pertaining to mass transit, particularly in one or more of the areas related to the division. 7 years experience in a senior management position. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be acceptable.