Government Relations Specialist

JCDecaux North America•New York, NY

5d•$90,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

JCDecaux is currently seeking a Government Relations Specialist, who will be responsible for joining the business development team that covers city street furniture concessions. The focus of this division addresses the infrastructure services provided to cityscapes and communities – including bus shelters, city information panels and automatic public toilets – all funded through our division which sells commercial advertising. This is a full-time position based in our NY office and will operate in a hybrid work model.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
3 to 5 years of client-facing experience or government relations experience.
Ability to work in fast-paced and demanding environment.
Strong communicator with excellent multi-tasking skills.
Problem solver who leans toward how to make a “no” into a “yes”.
Superior written and verbal skills required.
Ability to work independently.
Detail oriented.
Possess strong organizational skills.
Computer literate with Microsoft Office Suite software.

Responsibilities

Engage with government entities and public officials.
Work on responses to government procurement requests for infrastructure contract.
Work within the team as a cohesive team member providing best service to internal and external stakeholders (including electeds, non-governmental organizations (“NGOs”) and local community members).
Reach out and research regarding community groups for potential partnerships.
Administrative support for the department including but not limited to invoice processing and tracking, meeting/call scheduling, filing/organizing and monthly staff meeting attendance.
Internal and external monthly reporting.
Help to develop a public communications messaging strategy using the public messaging provided by JCDecaux in the communities in which it works that will further JCDecaux effectiveness.