Public Engagement & Outreach Specialist

New York City Department of Transportation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

New York City Department of Transportation seeks a City Seasonal Aide to support the Public Engagement Group's outreach efforts across Street Improvement Projects. Responsibilities include in-person outreach, distributing educational materials, and assisting with field campaigns and documentation.

The role supports three sub-units: Communications + Design, Data Analytics, and Strategy, with opportunities to assist in multimedia content creation, data analysis, and project scheduling.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service or public engagement preferred.
• Able to communicate with diverse communities; multilingual ability is a plus.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite; basic familiarity with Adobe Suite and GIS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-person community outreach and field logistics for SIP projects.
• Disseminate informational materials and assist with public workshops and on-site outreach.
• Support data collection, photography, and video capture of outreach activities.
• Prepare deliverables and assist with project-based outreach and public awareness efforts.

Skills

Customer service

Public speaking

GIS knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Suite

GIS

Job description

New York City Department of Transportation seeks a City Seasonal Aide to support the Public Engagement Group's outreach efforts across Street Improvement Projects. Responsibilities include in-person outreach, distributing educational materials, and assisting with field campaigns and documentation.

The role supports three sub-units: Communications + Design, Data Analytics, and Strategy, with opportunities to assist in multimedia content creation, data analysis, and project scheduling.