Outreach and Public Information Coordinator

MTA Inspector General, Office of; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The MTA Inspector General, Office of invites an Outreach and Public Information Coordinator to lead the agency's outreach program across NYC Transit, LIRR, Metro-North, and Bridges & Tunnels. The role informs workers and management about OIG oversight functions and supports meetings, events, and materials.

You will assist with FOIL requests and monitor relevant legislation, requiring strong communications, organizational skills, and the ability to work a hybrid telework schedule with a two-year

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required.
• 3+ years experience in communications, public relations, government affairs, policy, or legal practice.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with comfort in public speaking.
• Strong Microsoft Office 365 proficiency (PowerPoint, SharePoint, Word, Excel).
• Current Driver's License and comfort driving in NYC metropolitan area.
• Ability to work hybrid telework schedule with two-year commitment upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead the outreach program across NYC Transit, Long Island Rail Road, Metro-North Railroad, and Bridges & Tunnels to inform workers and management about OIG oversight functions.
• Coordinate facility visits and support OIG meetings and events.
• Manage outreach materials and assist with FOIL requests.
• Track relevant legislation and developments impacting OIG activities.

Skills

Public communications

Public speaking

Government affairs

Policy analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

The Outreach and Public Information Coordinator leads the MTA Inspector General's outreach program, coordinating facility visits across NYC Transit, Long Island Rail Road, Metro-North Railroad, and Bridges & Tunnels to inform workers and management about OIG's oversight functions. The role also supports OIG meetings and events, manages outreach materials, assists with FOIL requests, and tracks relevant legislation.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum three years of experience in communications, public relations, government affairs, policy, or legal practice
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with comfort in public speaking
• Strong Microsoft Office 365 proficiency (PowerPoint, SharePoint, Word, Excel)
• Current Driver's License and comfort driving in NYC metropolitan area
• Ability to work hybrid telework schedule with two-year commitment upon hire