Chicago Dept. of Aviation- Public Relations Coordinator

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Public Relations Coordinator

Chicago Department of Aviation

Communications Division

Number of Positions: 1

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: BX17 - $80,628.00 ANNUALLY

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 3/27/2025

Under direction, the Public Relations Coordinator oversees the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) functions of the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA), and assists with planning and directing the public relations and public education functions of the CDA, while also serving as a key liaison between the department and the media.

Essential Duties

• Oversees a staff of one in drafting and reviewing responses to more than 1,100 annual Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests.
• Works closely with other departments, including the Mayor's Office and the Department of Law, to draft departmental correspondence.
• Directs internal communications to the CDA's 1,600 employees across multiple work sites.
• Plans, directs, and reviews public relations activities to enhance public awareness of CDA programs and initiatives.
• Prepares narrative and activity reports on communication, public information, and outreach efforts.
• Coordinates the writing, design, and layout of brochures, pamphlets, and other materials describing departmental programs and services.
• Coordinates airport special events by collaborating with internal and external stakeholders and vendors.
• Directs the management of the annual Communications budget; makes recommendations to increase or decrease as needed; processes orders and payments to vendors and performers.
• Assists with the preparation of departmental reports.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Additional Duties May Be Required For This Position.

LOCATION: Chicago Department of Aviation

10510 W. Zemke Road

DAYS: Monday - Friday

HOURS: 8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. (Must be flexible for early and/or late meetings and weekends)

NOTE: The candidate(s) selected for hire must pass an airport background check and a Security Threat Assessment (STA).

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM CAREER SERVICE

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALFICATIONS: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in journalism, Communications or a directly related field, PLUS at least five (5) years of experience in the development and implementation of public information programs, including two (2) years of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

NOTE: This position requires a VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE at the time of hire.

Preference Will Be Given To Candidates Possessing The Following

• Extensive knowledge of the Illinois FOIA and its exemptions
• A Master's Degree in Business Administration or Public Administration
• Previous work experience drafting, editing, and writing for the general public.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of the GovQA platform used by the City of Chicago for FOIA responses
  
  

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: This position requires candidates to successfully complete an interview, which will include a writing exercise. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the interview and the written exercise, will be selected.

For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html

For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at: https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf

APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices click here.

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The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 3/27/2025

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