Director of Governmental & Public Affairs, The Port of Philadelphia

Posted by PhilaPort on July 23, 2019

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Day-to-Day management of PhilaPort’s mission and message as it pertains to elected officials, business, labor and civic leaders, and the community at large.
• Represents the PhilaPort at Philadelphia City Council, the Pennsylvania State Legislature and in Congress to support or oppose legislation, lobby for funding and to raise awareness about the mission of the Authority.
• Regularly meets with elected officials and their staff to advocate the Authority’s position on important issues, develop policy initiatives, provide feedback about potential new laws and regulations, and discuss issues facing the maritime industry.
• Serves as a spokesperson to the media or in public hearings.
• Reports to the Executive Director.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrates skill in verbal and written communications, particularly the ability to effectively communicate complex issues in a clear and concise manner.
• Able to develop and maintain credible, influential relationships with key government officials/staff, political parties, other lobbyists and representatives of business and maritime trade organizations at city, state and federal levels.
• Assist the Marketing Department on port-related special events, including press conferences, receptions, facility dedications.
• Produce speeches, remarks, and general talking points for port officials, as requested.
• Develop and implement special projects to promote the Port to the public and other non-sales-oriented audiences (students and neighborhood groups).
• Provide port tours to elected officials and other members of the public who request tours of PhilaPort facilities.
• Respond in a courteous and professional manner to the members of the public who request information about the Port and its operations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with all levels of PhilaPort’ s management, as well as with government agencies, the media, public and other relevant groups.
• Knowledge of the political and governmental landscapes in Philadelphia, Harrisburg and Washington as they relate to the PhilaPort’s mission.
• Established working relationships with key city, state, and federal government and agency officials.

Qualified candidates should e-mail cover & resume by August 2, 2019 to [email protected]

About us:

PhilaPort is an independent agency of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, has as its primary mission the enhancement of water-borne trade and commerce. As an organization committed to economic development and job creation, the Authority seeks to generate activity that will maximize port-related employment and revenues by promoting the use of the Philadelphia regional port system by Pennsylvania based industries. The Authority has twelve active maritime and transportation related terminals. Port cargoes and the activity they generate are responsible for thousands of direct and indirect jobs in the Philadelphia area and throughout Pennsylvania. The Authority is currently engaged in a Port Expansion plan that will expended almost $300 Million in port capacity improvements over the next four years.

Employees are afforded a dynamic and challenging work environment. Employees are enrolled in the State Employee Retirement System and Pennsylvania Employee Benefit Trust Fund for medical, dental, and vision insurance.

PhilaPort is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and stakeholders feel valued, respected and supported.

Learn more and apply: http://www.philaport.com/work-with-us/