Public Outreach Specialist

Cordoba; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Paid time off

9 public holidays

FSA

Job summary

Cordoba Corporation seeks a Public Outreach Specialist to support ATMP roadways and enabling projects. The role involves community engagement, public information, and event coordination during planning, design, and construction phases.

The position requires strong written and verbal communication, CMS/CRM familiarity, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment onsite in Los Angeles, CA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications or related field.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and CMS tools.
• Experience in public outreach, public relations, or communications.
• Knowledge of social media platforms and content management.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing stakeholder engagement and communications plans.
• Track public inquiries and elevate issues as needed.
• Prepare and distribute project notices and updates.
• Maintain stakeholder contact databases and distribution lists.
• Draft routine correspondence and outreach materials.
• Coordinate logistics for outreach events and community meetings.
• Support website updates and content management.
• Assist with social media content and graphics coordination.
• Assist with media event preparation and materials distribution.
• Maintain outreach activity logs and communication records.
• Schedule meetings and prepare summaries.

Skills

Public outreach

Public relations

Communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Communications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Teams

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Drupal

Benchmark

Job description

Overview

Cordoba Corporation is a leading engineering and design firm based in California. We are seeking a Public Outreach Specialist to join our Facilities Sector. The ideal candidate will provide communication, outreach, and administrative support for the Airfield and Terminal Modernization Program (ATMP) Roadways and Enabling Projects (Century Beautification, LAX Gateway, various LAX Landside projects, etc.), reporting to the Public Information Specialist II. Assists with the implementation of public information and community outreach initiatives, stakeholder engagement activities, public notifications, and project communications. Supports efforts to maintain accurate, timely, and consistent communication with project stakeholders, community members, businesses, and the public throughout project planning, design, and construction activities.

Responsibilities

• Assists in implementing the ATMP Roadways and Enabling Projects stakeholder engagement and communications plans.
• Helps track and address public inquiries, comments, complaints, and requests for information and elevate issues as appropriate.
• Assists in preparing and distributing traffic advisories, construction notices, project updates, and community notifications.
• Maintains stakeholder contact databases and distribution lists.
• Drafts routine correspondence, meeting notices, stakeholder updates, and outreach materials.
• Assists with development of PowerPoint presentations, fact sheets, FAQs, and informational materials.
• Coordinates logistics for public outreach events, open houses, workshops, community meetings, and stakeholder briefings.
• Supports website updates, document uploads, and content management activities.
• Assists with social media content preparation, scheduling, graphics coordination, and monitoring.
• Supports media event preparation, including attendee coordination, logistics, and material distribution.
• Maintains communication records, outreach activity logs, and stakeholder engagement databases.
• Coordinates meeting schedules, agendas, sign-in sheets, and meeting summaries.
• Monitors project activities and community concerns and provides updates to the Public Information Specialist II.
• Assists in preparing reports documenting outreach efforts, stakeholder engagement activities, and communication metrics.
• Coordinates distribution of project information to internal project teams and external stakeholders.
• Supports contractor and consultant teams in implementing approved project communication protocols.
• Assists with field outreach activities at project sites, meetings, and community events.
• Performs other communications and outreach-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Public Administration, Planning, Political Science, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications in communications, public engagement, marketing, or project management are desirable
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• Familiarity with Canva and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience working with website content management systems (CMS), including Drupal or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with email marketing platforms such as Benchmark or similar systems.
• Knowledge of social media platforms and content management tools.
• Ability to maintain electronic records, contact databases, and project communication logs.
• Experience in public outreach, public relations, communications, community engagement, or a related field.
• Experience supporting public infrastructure, transportation, aviation, construction, or government projects preferred.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong proofreading and quality control abilities.
• Ability to interact professionally with community members, businesses, agencies, elected officials, and project stakeholders.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service and stakeholder relations skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Construction project experience preferred.

Salary range: $120,000 to $130,000 per year

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Work Environment: Onsite

Our Company

Cordoba Corporation, Making a Difference

Cordoba Corporation is a nationally recognized civil engineering, construction management, program management, and planning firm. Our expertise spans diverse sectors, including education and facilities, transportation, water, and energy. Collaborating closely with our clients, we have successfully delivered complex and high-impact infrastructure projects across California.

National Recognition - Cordoba's efforts have garnered national acclaim. Engineering News-Record (ENR) has consistently ranked us as a "top 100 construction management firm" and a "top 50 program management firm." Additionally, ENR recognized Cordoba as a "top 100 design firm" in California in 2018. Our business model emphasizes efficiency, fostering a dynamic work environment. We approach projects with multifaceted strategies, ensuring successful outcomes.

Statewide Presence - With headquarters in Los Angeles, Cordoba maintains a strong statewide presence. Our offices extend to San Francisco, Sacramento, San Ramon, Chatsworth, Santa Ana, Ontario, and San Diego.

Enhancing Employee Well-Being

Benefits and Perks:We offer multiple medical and dental insurance plans, as well as vision insurance. Plans are subsidized for both employees and dependents with coverage effective the first month after hire. Additionally, Cordoba provides employees with paid AD&D and life insurance, a 401k with an industry leading employer match, generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 9 paid holidays, and other forms of paid time off. We also offer flexible spending accounts (FSA's) including medical care reimbursement, dependent care reimbursement, and commuter benefit plans. Employees are also eligible for our employee assistance program and well-being benefits that include stress management, nutrition, and financial well-being.

Cordoba Corporation provides equal employment opportunities, promoting diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

Harassment-Free Workplace:We strictly prohibit workplace harassment based on any factor, including race, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. Cordoba is committed to fostering a healthy and happy lifestyle for our employees, both within and beyond the workplace.

For inquiries or accommodations, please contact our HR Department at: [phone].

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