Job Title:   MANAGER OF EXTERNAL RELATIONS

Starting Salary:   $6,318 - $10,993 per month

Job Description:   The Manager of Community Relations is a mid-level manager position that reports to the Chief Government & External Affairs Officer. This position is responsible for managing outreach and engagement efforts to a wide range of community partners and stakeholders, and members of the public within VIA’s service area. As part of a larger team of professionals dedicated to VIA’s public engagement efforts, this position will help to shape, plan, and disseminate information to a variety of external audiences using different approaches and mediums. A unified strategy will be utilized as the organization’s marketing and promotions, communications, and government and community relations functional areas work together to develop the agency’s larger public involvement and external affairs efforts. This individual will represent VIA with a wide variety of community groups and will supervise various community-related programs. This individual will have experience in public engagement within the NEPA process to engage diverse socioeconomic populations at all levels.

Education and Experience:   Bachelor’s Degree in Government, Public Administration, Public Policy, Business, Communications, Public Relations, or related field. Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in public relations and public involvement efforts. Three (3) years in a management position directing community relations and/or public involvement efforts. Bilingual (English/Spanish) and prior experience with public sector entities and transportation issues highly preferred. Equivalent combinations of experience may substitute for degree.

 Closing Date:  04/04/2022