Part-Time Communications & Outreach Coordinator

Redwood Resources; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Redwood Resources is seeking a detail-oriented Part-Time Communications & Outreach Coordinator to support public outreach and communications contracts. The role is hybrid with a Culver City, CA office and remote flexibility, and some travel for events.

You will track tasks, draft content, design materials in Canva, and present progress to clients. Ideal candidates have 2+ years in community outreach or communications, strong writing and presentation skills, and proficiency in Canva, MS Office,

Qualifications

• Experience in community outreach, public engagement, or communications in a professional or public agency context.
• Proficiency in Canva; ability to create polished, on-brand visual materials from scratch or templates.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Comfortable creating and delivering presentations and written reports.
• Experience leading or staffing tabling events or public-facing activities.
• Highly organized, dependable, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides).
• Familiarity with project management tools, particularly Asana.
• Self-management is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Track and manage project tasks, timelines, and deliverables across multiple client contracts; support project managers.
• Assist in executing communications and public outreach plans; draft content and coordinate distribution.
• Create and update materials using Canva; develop flyers, graphics, presentations, and event collateral.
• Develop polished PowerPoint presentations and written reports on project progress.
• Represent Redwood Resources at events; set up materials and engage attendees.
• Maintain project files, contact lists, meeting notes, and trackers; support operations.

Skills

Community outreach

Canva

Written communication

Verbal communication

Presentations

Tabling events

Organization

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Asana

Self-management

Tools

Asana

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Canva

Job description

Redwood Resources is a certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and California Small Business specializing in multilingual community engagement, strategic communications, and public outreach for public agencies across Southern California and beyond. Clients include LA Metro, BART, SCAG, OCTA, and LAWA.

We are seeking a detail-oriented, creative, and proactive Part-Time Communications & Outreach Coordinator to support our growing portfolio of public outreach and communications contracts. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and is looking to grow with a dynamic small business. Strong performers will have the opportunity to transition to a close-to-full-time position.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Project Coordination: Track and manage project tasks, timelines, and deliverables across multiple client contracts; support project managers to keep work on schedule and on budget.

• Communications & Outreach Implementation: Assist in executing communications and public outreach plans, including drafting content, coordinating distribution, supporting community events, and tracking engagement.

• Design & Visual Content (Canva): Create and update professional materials - flyers, social graphics, presentations, reports, one-pagers, and event collateral - using Canva and related tools.

• Presentations & Reports: Develop polished PowerPoint presentations and written reports that communicate project progress, findings, and recommendations to internal teams and public agency clients.

• Tabling & Community Events: Represent Redwood Resources and clients at community outreach events, information tables, pop-ups, and public meetings; set up materials, engage attendees, and collect data as needed.

• Administrative Support: Maintain project files, contact lists, meeting notes, and trackers; support internal operations as the team scales.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Required

• Experience in community outreach, public engagement, or communications - in a professional or public agency context - at least 2 years

• Proficiency in Canva; ability to create polished, on-brand visual materials from scratch or templates

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to write clearly for both public and professional audiences

• Comfortable creating and delivering presentations and written reports

• Experience leading and participating in or staffing tabling events, community meetings, or similar public-facing activities

• Highly organized, dependable, and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides)

• Familiarity with project management tools, particularly Asana |

• Self - management is mandatory

Preferred (Nice to Have)

• Bilingual or multilingual - Spanish, Korean, Chinese, Armenian, or other community languages, a strong plus

• Experience working with or for public agencies (transit, planning, municipal)

• Experience with social media content creation or management

• Background in survey administration, data collection, or community research

COMPENSATION & DETAILS

Employment Type

• Part-Time, W-2 Employee (path to Full-Time)

Hours

• Approximately 15-25 hours per week (flexible; project-dependent)

Location

• Hybrid - Culver City, CA office + remote; some local travel for events

Compensation

• $30 - $42.50/hour, competitive and commensurate with experience

This position is designed to grow. High-performing coordinators will have the opportunity to take on expanded responsibilities, lead project workstreams, and transition to a full-time role as the firm continues to scale. We invest in the people who invest in us.