Public Engagement Manager, Transportation Planning

New Jersey Institute of Technology; United States; Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work option

Job summary

New Jersey Institute of Technology seeks a Manager of External Affairs to lead public engagement for major agency initiatives, including the LRTP update, and represent NJTPA at external meetings and events. The role updates the Public Engagement Plan and coordinates across 13 counties with a focus on underrepresented communities.

The ideal candidate has extensive public speaking and project management experience, is highly organized, and collaborates with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public policy, or a related field.
• Six years of relevant experience in communications, journalism, public policy, planning, or related fields.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with experience presenting at meetings and events, and engaging the public.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work well independently, as well as collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead agency public engagement across 13 counties for the quadrennial LRTP update.
• Manage consultant-supported public engagement efforts.
• Represent the agency at external meetings and events including professional conferences, county transportation advisory board meetings, NJ TRANSIT board meetings, and other partner agency meetings and events.
• Pursue innovative outreach and communications strategies; maintain and update the Public Engagement Plan.
• Plan and staff outreach events, including engaging traditionally underrepresented populations.
• Oversee the UpNext North Jersey young adult advisory group, plan events, involve the group in NJTPA-funded planning work, and draft a monthly newsletter.
• Coordinate the Morris Canal Working Group in collaboration with the Canal Society of NJ and other partners.
• Work with staff to create videos, social media content, publications, presentations, scripts, posters, and other materials.
• Reviewing and editing materials related to public outreach.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Presentation experience

Project management

Independent & team work

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public policy, or related field

Job description

New Jersey Institute of Technology seeks a Manager of External Affairs to lead public engagement for major agency initiatives, including the LRTP update, and represent NJTPA at external meetings and events. The role updates the Public Engagement Plan and coordinates across 13 counties with a focus on underrepresented communities.

The ideal candidate has extensive public speaking and project management experience, is highly organized, and collaborates with cross-functional teams.