Chief Communications & Public Affairs Officer

The Columbus Regional Airport Authority manages and operates passenger-focused John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH), cargo-focused Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK), and general aviation airport Bolton Field (TZR).

We are a diverse group of committed and talented professionals who show up every day to take CRAA to new heights. Although our roles are as diverse as we are – from Custodial Services to Customer Service, from Accounting to Airport Police, from HVAC to Human Resources – we have one common goal: connect Ohio with the world.

Our organization is in constant motion, moving people and cargo 365 days a year. With our core values of Accountability, Innovation and Respect guiding us, we each do our part to contribute to our organization, the aviation industry, local businesses, and the economy. We create experiences for passengers, we create opportunities for businesses, and we create economic growth for Columbus.

Trust and respect are the foundation of our culture. We invite new ideas. We encourage innovation. We are inclusive and welcoming. We are empowered to enact positive change.

Your “Take Off” will be successful by doing the following with excellence:

• Advances the CRAA's long-term strategy by aligning executive stakeholders, guiding operational priorities, and championing a high-performing organizational culture.
• Cultivates, establishes, and maintains positive relationships with board members, community partners, governmental officials, policy makers, and/or their key staff members, and key internal and external organizations primarily at the local, state, and federal levels.
• Provides guidance and expertise on all local, state, and federal legislative and policy matters that affect CRAA.
• Leads strategic direction and operational alignment while building strong stakeholder partnerships and reinforcing a culture that supports organizational success.
• Leads the development and execution of strategic internal and external marketing and communication plans.
• Ensures CRAA’s brand management and corporate identity by overseeing the department in executing initiatives as needed.
• Leads the strategic vision for CRAA’s customer experience strategy, ensuring high-quality service for passengers through collaboration with internal departments and tenants.
• Ensures that CRAA is effectively and strategically involved with relevant external groups, constituencies, and coalitions.
• Works collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to solve tactical matters such as issues related to tax abatement, TIF’s, zoning, infrastructure improvements, permitting, and inspections.

Your “Landing” will be smooth if you meet the following requirements:

• Strong executive presence and business acumen
• Ability to communicate with clarity and confidence while building credibility with executive leadership, governing bodies and key stakeholders
• Minimum of 15 years of experience working with the local, state, and federal levels of government, developing and executing public and government affairs strategies and leading communications and/or marketing initiatives
• Previous experience leading people and high performing teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field
• Able to pass a pre-employment drug test, which includes testing for marijuana (medical marijuana cards are not acceptable)

The Columbus Regional Airport Authority is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment because of an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, and all other groups or classes protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.  The Authority does not tolerate violence or drug use in the workplace.