Public Affairs Manager

Company Alaska Airlines

The Team

Guided by our purpose, core values, and leadership principles, we are creating an airline people love. Our corporate teams set the strategies and operational plans to ensure the success of our company. Whether we use our expertise in accounting, human resources, finance, planning, legal, marketing, or any of our operational divisions, our shared passion for travel and our guests is what motivates us to achieve excellence each day. If you share our passion for creating an airline people love, we want to hear from you.

Role Summary

The Public Affairs Manager is a subject matter expert in the development and execution of corporate sponsorships, donations, community-based events, and partnerships within the state of Hawaii. As an individual contributor this role supports business objectives, represents the company in state and local government affairs by establishing and maintaining relationships with elected officials, business advocacy organizations, and internal stakeholders for Alaska Air Group (AAG).

Key Duties

• Research, evaluate, review, and make recommendations to executive leadership for all of Hawaii corporate giving including requests, sponsorships, and execution of grant selection processes.
• Acts as a public affairs speaker and ambassador for AAG and its subsidiaries in Hawaii and across our key West Coast locations.
• Coordinates with internal public affairs and sales leadership.
• Develop and execute workplans for events, projects, and initiatives including budgets and reports.
• Create and execute written communication to support Alaska Airlines public affairs including but not limited to presentations, multimedia content, events, and partner announcements.
• With limited direction, identifies, builds, and maintains new and existing relationships with community-based organizations and government entities.
• Represents Alaska Airlines in various forums including but not limited to state and local government, legislature, community events, trade associations and employee meetings.
• Manages communication of company positions on public policy issues to key public officials and staff.
• Participates in the development and execution of the company’s state and local political contribution plan.
• Represents the Government Affairs Department with key internal and external stakeholders.

Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills

Required

• 4 years of experience in marketing, public relations, communications, state or local government affairs, or related area.
• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree, preferably with a focus in communications, public relations, marketing, business administration, tourism, or a related discipline; or an additional two years of relevant training/experience in lieu of this degree.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with multi - level internal and external partners stakeholders and customers.
• Strong communication (verbal, written, and interpersonal), organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to appropriately prioritize multiple tasks and responsibilities to meet deadlines and deliver results.
• Demonstrated experience with budget processes and systems.
• Ability to work independently, practice confidentiality, and maintain professionalism under pressure.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Ability to travel throughout Hawaii and West Coast hub locations.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum age of 18.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred

• Experience with Hawaii community, public affairs, or political.
• Events management and accounting experience.
• Experience with airline or aviation policy issues.

Job-Specific Leadership Expectations

• Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be kind-hearted, deliver performance, and be remarkable.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to create collaborative relationships that drive outcomes in the best interest of the company with others in the organization, and key external business partners.

Salary Range

$81,100 - $121,700 / year

Salary Details

Pay will be based on multiple factors, including and not limited to location, relevant experience/level and skillset while balancing internal equity relative to other Alaska/Horizon employees. Alaska/Horizon is committed to fair, unbiased compensation along with competitive benefits in all locations in which we operate.

Total Rewards

Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air pay and benefits can vary by company, location, number of regularly scheduled hours worked, length of employment, and employment status.

• Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines & Horizon Air
• Comprehensive well-being programs including medical, dental and vision benefits
• Generous 401k match program
• Quarterly and annual bonus plans
• Generous holiday and paid time off

For more information about Alaska/Horizon Total Rewards please visit our career site and view benefits.

Apply by 7:00 PM Pacific Time on 1/24/2023

Employment Type Full-Time

FLSA Status Exempt

Regular/Temporary Regular

Requisition ID 2023-9802

Equal Employment Opportunity We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees and do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information (including family medical history), political views or activity, or other legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. We may use your information to maintain the safety and security of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, its employees, and others as required or permitted by law. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, immigrants, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.