Community Engagement Specialist - Partnerships & Outreach

RTD - Regional Transportation District of Denver, CO (RTD); Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional Transportation District (RTD) is seeking a Specialist, Community Engagement to lead outreach programs and education initiatives across the Denver area.

The role focuses on developing partnerships with community organizations, government agencies and schools, crafting talking points and presentations, and delivering messages at public meetings and events to raise awareness of RTD services and initiatives.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Public Administration or related field.
• 2+ years in public relations or community engagement.
• Fluency in RTD language access plan preferred.
• Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills.
• Ability to build coalitions and partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualizes, plans and executes outreach programs.
• Manages records documenting outreach activities.
• Cultivates partnerships with community organizations and agencies.
• Co-hosts events aligned with RTD goals.
• Drafts talking points, stories and presentations.
• Delivers messages through meetings, events and media.
• Coordinates outreach across departments.
• Oversees marketing materials and inventory.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Public relations

Community engagement

Media relations

Public speaking

Writing

Editing

Proofreading

Time management

Education

Public Administration

Communications

Job description

Regional Transportation District (RTD) is seeking a Specialist, Community Engagement to lead outreach programs and education initiatives across the Denver area.

The role focuses on developing partnerships with community organizations, government agencies and schools, crafting talking points and presentations, and delivering messages at public meetings and events to raise awareness of RTD services and initiatives.