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CITY OF CLEVELAND

Airport Legislative Affairs Coordinator

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $60,000.00 - $70,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
prescription medical insurance
Life insurance

Job Description

The City of Cleveland is a vibrant and dynamic municipality committed to serving its residents through efficient and innovative public administration. Located at 601 Lakeside Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio, the city is renowned for its strong governance, community engagement, and dedication to the well-being and development of its citizens. The City of Cleveland prides itself on fostering an inclusive environment grounded on principles such as placing residents at the center of its initiatives, empowering employees to perform purposeful work, defining clear and pragmatic objectives, leading with trust and transparency, striving for equity in all actions, and embracing change. These guiding principles... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Must be able to lift and carry thirty pounds
  • A valid State of Ohio Driver's License is required
  • Must successfully complete a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) 10-year fingerprint-based Criminal History Records Check and employment background check and Security Threat Assessment
  • Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug test

Job Qualifications

  • A High School Diploma or GED is required
  • A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four year college or university in Business or Public Administration, Social Sciences, or closely related field preferred
  • Two years of full-time, paid, progressively responsible experience in program administration is required
  • Three years of experience with the legislative process and/or leading community engagement efforts
  • Must have a strong understanding of the legislative process and government relations
  • A Master's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or closely related field is preferred

Job Duties

  • Create a Port Control legislative agenda and meet with elected officials to ensure the departmental agenda is achieved
  • Coordinate monthly visits with City Council and local representatives to visit CLE to discuss the airport system’s strategic direction
  • Present the airport system’s strategic agenda to City Leadership, City Council Members and Business Stakeholders to gain approval and move strategic initiatives forward
  • Educate City Officials on the contract needs of the Department and promote timely passage through the City Committees
  • Coordinate the Department’s lobbying efforts to ensure the organization’s agenda is achieved
  • Plan and organize public workshops/community meetings to support Airport initiatives, programs and projects
  • Reinforce the Airport’s commitment of corporate social responsibility by developing opportunities for Airport employees to collaborate with tenants in serving the community

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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