Airport Program Coordinator (part-time)

Job Summary

Support One of America's Oldest Operating Airfields

Pearson Field Airport is more than an airport—it's a historic community asset with a unique role in the region's transportation network and aviation history.

The Airport Program Coordinator serves as a key member of the airport team, supporting daily operations, tenant services, regulatory compliance, records management, communications, and special projects.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, values exceptional customer service, and thrives in an environment where attention to detail and initiative makes a difference.

This is a part-time, regular, non-exempt position. The schedule is M-Th 8am-5pm, may vary.

Posting to close at 11:59pm on August 21, 2026.

At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to paying our employees fairly, equitably, and competitively. City salaries are structured so that the midpoint of the salary range approximates the amount typically paid for the job in this geographic area. Candidates with experience supporting their ability to come in and hit the ground running may receive a starting salary around the midpoint of the listed salary range. Actual salary at offer is influenced by a host of factors, including a candidate’s relevant experience, education, licensure, certifications, and internal equity. The higher end of the listed pay range indicates the salary growth potential of the position.

Job Details

What You'll Do

• Serve as a point of contact for airport tenants, visitors, and stakeholders.
• Coordinate hangar agreements, waitlists, inspections, and related communications.
• Maintain operational records and support regulatory compliance activities.
• Assist with Airport Advisory Committee meetings, agendas, materials, and records.
• Support emergency preparedness efforts and airport operational readiness.
• Track facility maintenance needs, inspections, and work orders.
• Assist with newsletters, website updates, and tenant communications.
• Support special projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

What Makes You Successful

You are:

• Organized, dependable, and detail-oriented.
• A strong communicator with excellent customer service skills.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Skilled at maintaining accurate records and administrative systems.
• Curious, resourceful, and willing to learn.
• Able to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Why Pearson Field Airport?

Few positions offer the opportunity to combine public service, aviation, customer service, operations, and community engagement in such a unique setting.

This role provides a front-row seat to airport operations while supporting a facility that has served the community for more than a century.

Additional Contributions

At the City of Vancouver, we recognize that exceptional public service extends beyond any single task or assignment. Employees may contribute to projects, initiatives, emergency response efforts, and emerging priorities that support organizational goals and strengthen services to our community. Every contribution—large or small—helps advance our mission of serving the people of Vancouver with integrity, accountability, respect, and excellence.

Qualifications

Experience and Education

• Two (2) years of experience in general administrative support, light bookkeeping.
• Equivalent to a HS Diploma/GED
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Computer Skills

• Intermediate Excel and Word

Knowledge

• Record keeping and records management
• Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment
• Use of personal computers and basic software

Abilities

• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Bookkeeping
• Operate a personal computer and appropriate software
• Work in a manner consistent with the City of Vancouver’s Operating Principles
• Work and act as a team player in all interactions with other City employees
• Provide a high level of customer service at all times
• Project and maintain a positive image with those contacted in the course of work
• Develop and maintain collaborative and respectful working relationships with team members and others
• Consistently provide quality service
• Maintain regular and dependable attendance
• Demonstrate a commitment to valuing differences among people and to being inclusive.
• Show the utmost respect for others, and act as a team player.
• Promote safety as a guiding principle and a regular practice in accomplishing work by focusing on safe practices and complying with safety and health policies and procedures.
• Recognize unsafe conditions which may be hazardous to an employee or to the public.
• Works in safe and responsible manner; not putting self or others at risk. Complies with applicable policies and procedures including but not limited to using personal protective equipment, observing warning signs, learning about potential hazards, and reporting all unsafe conditions.