Government Affairs Coordinator (Office of Government Affairs [OGA Dept.], Unclassified Position)

City of Dallas•Dallas, TX

3d•$25 - $29

About The Position

The Government Affairs Coordinator works under general supervision to promote the City of Dallas’s strategic partnerships with local, regional, state, federal, and international governments. The role supports international and policy partnerships and assists Senior Government Affairs Coordinators in initiatives that strategically position the City across these levels. Work includes coordinating international affairs activities, researching policy and program recommendations, supporting intergovernmental communications, and assisting with initiatives from City leadership. The position supports international engagement with foreign counterparts, City departments, external stakeholders, consular officials, and trade and business delegations. It also contributes to Sister City and city-to-city relations, global affairs events, and the City’s efforts to strengthen its international profile.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
Three years of experience in Public Administration or Business Management, community organization and outreach, or other related experience.
Knowledge of City government and related activities.
Knowledge of international affairs and protocols.
Knowledge of City organization, the Dallas City Charter, and departmental responsibilities and policies affecting the City of Dallas.
Knowledge of the state and/or federal legislative process that determines the City’s authority and responsibilities.
Ability to identify and respond to community and City Council issues, concerns, and needs.
Ability to prepare presentation materials for intergovernmental and City Council meetings.
Ability to consider complex problems, synthesize information from internal and external sources, communicate insights clearly, and research and prepare white papers on a range of topics.
Ability to manage, direct, and lead staff and resolve challenging issues.
Ability to apply practical mathematics, including fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions, and measurement.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to create direction amid ambiguity, quickly assimilate new knowledge, provide leadership, and put people first.
Ability to work cross-functionally and interact at all levels of the organization.
Excellent written and presentation communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with initiative and assertiveness.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in Spanish; additional language skills are beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with foreign counterparts, peer departments, and external stakeholders under the direction of Senior Government Affairs Coordinators to support a cohesive international affairs strategy and the work of the Dallas International District.
Assist Senior Government Affairs Coordinators with international meetings and activities, including scheduling opportunities for City leadership to deliver international messages and providing logistical support to visiting international trade and business delegations.
Contact outside entities to ensure appropriate officials attend City meetings and international-related functions.
Plan events and perform related administrative functions in support of the City’s global affairs engagement.
Draft presentation materials and correspondence for intergovernmental meetings, City Council meetings, and other critical projects.
Research policy or program recommendations for City leadership on assigned programs.
Support the Office of Government Affairs in strengthening ties with Consuls General accredited to Dallas and implementing the City’s strategy to increase the number of trade offices and consulates represented in Dallas.
Work with Senior Government Affairs Coordinators on a strategy for Sister City and city-to-city relations through Dallas Serve.
Help develop and evaluate issues and initiatives by studying international policy and standards that affect the City and its positioning as a global leader.
Prepare and coordinate communications to support strategic external media coverage of international affairs work.
Support Senior Government Affairs staff on policy work in the Office of Government Affairs.
Perform other work as needed or assigned.