Government Affairs Manager jobs in Toledo, OH

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position
Title:

Community Affairs Manager Department: External Affairs &
Communications

FLSA Status: Non-exempt Supervises: N/A
Reports To: Chief Communications and

External Affairs Officer
Incumbent:

JOB SUMMARY: Serves as TARTA’s liaison to the public, community groups,
partner organizations, local elected officials, and private entities; communicates the
benefits of public transit initiatives and directives; and keeps the community informed
of TARTA’s transit services, systems, programs, and projects.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Plans and implements publicity efforts, strategies, and outreach programs to

• Plans, coordinates, negotiates, and facilitates community meetings, and special

• Represents TARTA before public officials; private entities; professional, civic,

• Organizes and conducts site visits and tours of TARTA’s facilities.
• Supports partner agencies by coordinating Hub of Hope events
• Performs administrative duties, such as coordinating meeting logistics;

resolving issues; setting up and confirming participation at meetings and
events; screening, responding to, or forwarding telephone calls; reviewing
incoming mail and electronic communications; and setting up meetings on
behalf of the Chief Executive Officer and/or the Chief Communications and
External Affairs Officer including notifying and confirming participants, locating
and reserving sites, setting up room, and preparing and providing support
materials.

• Provides verbal or written responses to transportation concerns and inquiries

• Recommends strategies to promote TARTA’s strategic goal and objectives.
• Maintains records and prepares routine and special reports and

information, assisting in or attending special events, and interacting with
community stakeholders.

JOB DESCRIPTION
• Works with Communications team to compile reports, newsletter,

correspondence, and other materials as requested by management or public
officials.

• Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies

• All other duties as assigned.

• Community relations theories, principles, and practices
• Structure, functioning and protocol of local government, public agencies, and

Skill in (defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people,
or things)

• Representing TARTA before the public and delivering presentations to

• Coordinating and facilitating community meetings and events
• Establishing and implementing policies
• Analyzing situations, identifying problems, recommending solutions, and

Ability to (defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or
produce an observable result)

JOB DESCRIPTION
• Design, implement, and manage public or community programs to promote

Minimum Qualifications:

A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required
knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education
on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes:

Education
Bachelor’s degree in communications, Journalism, English, Marketing, or a related
field

Experience
3 years of relevant experience performing community relations work

Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements
A valid Ohio License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation
when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

Special Conditions
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. TARTA provides
reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.

Working Conditions
Typical office situation
Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen.
Work irregular hours, split shifts, weekends, holidays, or 24-hour-a-day on-call
assignments.
Work after designated regular hours in case of special assignments or emergencies.

Physical Effort Required
Sitting at a desk or table

JOB DESCRIPTION
Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through
the medium
Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based
functions.
Standing
Walking (distance 5' to 100')
Communicating through speech in the English language required

TARTA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of

race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation,
sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service, or

any other protected status.