Airport Business and Innovation Manager

About the Position

The Eugene Airport is looking to add a team member to their Management Team. The Airport Business and Communications Manager is responsible for managing Eugene Airport’s non‑aeronautical business activities, external relations, and communication support functions. This position focuses on General Aviation (GA) relations, marketing coordination, social media oversight, public information support, and commercial program coordination. The role serves as a key liaison between the airport, its tenants, users, media, and the broader community, ensuring consistent messaging, strong stakeholder relationships, and compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.

Senior Management Analyst

$44.83 - $60.52 per hour; $93,246.40 - $ annually. A 2.7% COLA increase is effective 7/1/2026. Starting pay within the range is based on relevant education and experience.

Public Works Eugene Airport

The City of Eugene offers robust and competitive benefits. For more information, refer to the Benefits Tab or the benefits summary and package pages.

The City of Eugene is located in the Willamette Valley, offering a wide range of recreational activities. It is home to the University of Oregon, is known as Track Town USA, and provides a community that balances the feel of a smaller city with amenities of a larger one.

• Must attach a resume and cover letter.
• Must pass a TSA fingerprint–based Criminal Background check.

• Support oversight of airport concessions, commercial services, and non‑aeronautical revenue programs.
• Assist with coordination of tenant communications related to construction, operational changes, and policy updates.
• Help prepare reports, presentations, and briefing materials for senior leadership, boards, and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with FAA grant assurances, lease requirements, and applicable regulations.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for General Aviation tenants and users, including hangar tenants, FBOs, flight schools, and transient GA operators.
• Coordinate with airport operations, engineering, and maintenance staff to address GA‑related concerns, access issues, construction impacts, and operational changes.
• Support lease administration and tenant communications related to hangars, tie‑downs, and GA facilities.
• Facilitate regular communication with GA stakeholders through meetings, briefings, and written updates.
• Assist with GA‑focused events, outreach activities, and community engagement initiatives.

• Coordinate airport marketing efforts across departments to ensure consistent branding and messaging.
• Act as the airport liaison to external marketing consultants, advertising vendors, and city communications staff.
• Assist in developing and implementing marketing campaigns promoting air service, concessions, parking, and airport services.
• Support content development for print, digital, and on‑airport promotional materials.

• Manage and maintain the airport’s social media presence in coordination with City of Eugene communication policies.
• Develop, schedule, and publish social media content highlighting operations, tenant activity, travel information, community partnerships, and special events.
• Monitor social media channels for inquiries or issues and coordinate responses with appropriate staff.
• Track engagement metrics and provide periodic performance summaries to leadership.
• Oversee EUG website content and updates.

• Serve as a designated backup to the Airport Public Information Officer when needed.
• Assist with media inquiries, public messaging, and information coordination during irregular operations, emergencies, or high‑profile events.
• Support preparation of press releases, talking points, and public notices.
• Help ensure accurate, timely, and consistent public messaging across all channels.

• Collaborate with airport departments and external partners to support overall…