Director of Government and Community Relations

Director of Government and Community Relations - 357

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San Antonio | Government Relations | Full-time

103, USD per year

Posted 3 days ago | Apply before September 3, 2026

Provides oversight for VIA’s comprehensive community relations, government relations, legislative advocacy, and regulatory engagement at the Federal, State, and local level. Responsible for the planning, design, and dissemination of advocacy initiatives and information campaigns that promote VIA’s strategic priorities, programs, and projects. Facilitates partnerships and positive working relationships with local elected officials, community organizations, stakeholders, and the general public to distribute information and foster support for public transportation throughout the region.

• Directs, manages, and evaluates Government and Community Relations staff, to include planning and overseeing work assignments, conducting administrative and personnel actions, training and developing staff, and ensuring alignment with department’s strategic goals and initiatives.
• Plans and develops outreach strategies, communications, and presentations that promote and advance VIA initiatives, priorities, programs, and projects; ensures alignment with VIA’s overall communications and public engagement efforts.
• Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with elected officials, government staff, and community stakeholders, and advocates for VIA and public transportation while gathering feedback and input from elected officials, stakeholders, and the public.
• Oversees internal and external communications efforts to ensure effective and frequent communication with neighborhood groups, stakeholders, community organizations, and the public about VIA developments, ongoing efforts, and strategic initiatives.
• Coordinates efforts to increase public and community support for public transportation and VIA’s mission to meet the growing and diverse needs of the region.
• Oversees legislative outreach and communications, to include policy and technical documents, and monitors regulatory and policy developments that may impact VIA.
• Directs, manages, and evaluates external consultants and contractors, ensuring alignment with VIA strategies, policies, and procedures, and maintains accountability for work performed.
• Coordinates with other departments and VIA leadership to collaborate and integrate public engagement efforts and maintain consistency in communications, marketing, and promotions.
• Represents VIA in public meetings, community forums, and other events as needed.
• May present to public agencies, community groups, and the general public, and assists with preparing VIA leadership for public presentations to maintain consistency in messaging.
• Assists with developing and managing departmental budget and monitoring expenditures.
• Ensures compliance with records management policies and procedures.
• Prepares reports, summaries, and performance measurements for department leadership.

This job description excludes marginal functions that are incidental to performing the job. Other duties may exist.

Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science, Communications, or a related field, and ten (10) years of experience in governmental relations, public relations, or transportation policy and programs, to include four (4) years of supervisory experience. Experience may be substituted in lieu of education on a year-for-year basis up to four (4) years.

• Master’s or advanced degree.
• Prior experience in public relations related to transportation or public section entities.

• Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances, statutes, and regulations.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and local government programs, processes, and procedures.
• Knowledge of marketing and public relations methods, practices, and processes.
• Knowledge of technology and social media related to public communications and engagement.
• Knowledge of computer software and applications, including Microsoft Office (Word,…