Public Outreach Project Coordinator

Kleinfelder, Inc.; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 63,206 - 105,487; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Kleinfelder, Inc. is looking for a full-time Public Outreach Project Coordinator to join our Public Relations Team in Riverside, California. The role involves collaborating with outreach specialists, managing social media accounts, drafting content, and preparing reports.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations or a related field and 5+ years of relevant experience. We offer a range of benefits like medical and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, and a competitive salary between $63,206 and $105,487.

Qualifications

• 5+ years related progressively complex experience, preferably with public relations in consulting engineering.
• Highly developed teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with outreach specialists on communication strategies.
• Draft written content for collateral materials.
• Manage social media and digital advertising for clients.
• Prepare monthly reports on outreach metrics.
• Coordinate with vendors for outreach services.

Skills

Public relations skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Writing skills

Research skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, or Journalism

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Adobe Suite

Smartsheet

Google Analytics

Constant Contact

CivicPlus

ArcGIS

Canva

Survey Monkey

Job description

Job Description

Take Your Career to the Next Level

Kleinfelder Construction Services is seeking a full-time Public Outreach Project Coordinator to join our Public Relations (PR) Team.

The Public Outreach Project Coordinator is a full-time position that performs a variety of tasks for public outreach and stakeholder engagement for multiple contracts and communications programs. The Project Coordinator will work with the PR team to ensure smooth running of the division in daily tasks and as it relates to the entire firm. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, or journalism. The successful candidate will bring excellent writing, research, and organizational skills, adapt easily to a wide range of client needs, and consistently go above and beyond to deliver high-quality work on time.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with our team of public outreach specialists and graphic designers on the high‑level strategy, development, and implementation of communications programs and outreach plans for various clients.
• Draft written content for various traditional and digital collateral materials (e‑blast, fact sheets, postcards, construction alerts), including social media content.
• Coordinate with technical teams, as needed, to gather project information for public dissemination.
• Engage stakeholder audiences in person or online, maintaining the client’s messaging.
• Establish and coordinate as‑needed vendor services such as translations, canvassing, printing, event logistics and supplies.
• Collaborate with team on technology tools such as Smartsheet, Google Analytics, Constant Contact, CivicPlus, ArcGIS, Adobe Suite, Canva, Survey Monkey, Content Management Systems, etc. to communicate or manage project information.
• Manage social media and digital advertising platforms for clients.
• Document all outreach metrics and prepare monthly reports for KCS and clients.
• Assist with research and ascertainment pertaining to planning.
• Respond to requests for information from the media or designate another appropriate information source.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with representatives of community, employee, and public interest groups.
• Manage/maintain databases and project helplines.
• Create and distribute press releases and information alerts.
• Assist in planning and implementation of milestone events.
• Develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize and accomplish work.
• Represent the company or clients at public meetings when necessary.
• Maintain good inter‑departmental communication and a positive relationship with employees to promote employee satisfaction.
• Assist with preparing developing and/or producing PR proposals in response to client Request for Proposals (RFP) or Statement of Qualifications (SOQ).
• Collaborate with Marketing in the production and delivery of PR proposals.
• Perform office administration tasks.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Building and Supporting Teams

• Shows enthusiasm toward being a member of the group.
• Actively participates in team meetings and activities.
• Has a can‑do attitude and will do whatever it takes to get the job done.
• Supports the team in all activities both internal and external.
• Ability to flourish in an environment of constant change.
• Highly developed teamwork skills.

Job Description Details

• Must be comfortable working with the public.
• Coordination Activities.
• Communicates project goals, timelines, and milestones.
• Ability to be a self‑starter, detail oriented and well organized.
• Communicates issues with management and direct junior staff as needed.
• Identifies project interdependencies and potential resource constraints.
• Follows up with others to ensure they are on track to meet project goals.
• Must be able to coordinate and track multiple tasks for concurrent projects, keeping each deadline and project goal on schedule.
• Must be flexible and available to attend meetings or events during working and evening hours, including weekends.

Communication Skills

• Ability to thrive in team‑oriented environment.
• Strong, effective communicator.
• Exceptional writer and strong verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable interacting with people at all levels of the organization.
• Adjusts style of conversation based on the audience.
• Uses words and messages appropriate given the background and interests of the people he/she is talking to.

Experience & Academic Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations or equivalent in related field required.

Experience: 5+ years related progressively complex experience, preferably with public relations experience in consulting engineering firm, public agency or related service business.

Other Knowledge and Skills

Demonstrated experience working in social media; Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, NextDoor, Google+, blogs and other social networking sites preferred. Demonstrated ability to contribute to high‑level communications and campaign strategies. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. High‑level proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Must be highly organized and have strong desire to work in a team‑driven atmosphere. Strong research and data analysis skills preferred. Must be able to clearly articulate ideas and concepts verbally, graphically, and in writing.

Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays. Salary Range: $63,206 – $105,487.

Career Development

We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

Equal Opportunity

Kleinfelder, and its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)