Public Outreach Specialist II

fs3|Hodges; Westchester (FL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Paid Vacation

Training & Development

Job summary

A leading infrastructure development firm is seeking a detail-oriented Public Outreach Specialist to support communication and engagement for airport projects. The candidate will develop communication strategies, manage stakeholder interactions, and coordinate public communications. Requirements include a degree in a relevant field, 10 years of experience in public communications, and proficiency in digital tools. The position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits including a retirement plan and health care options.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in stakeholder communications, ideally for large-scale transportation projects.
• Relevant professional licensure or certifications in public relations preferred.
• Familiarity with public project lifecycles and communication requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and disseminate project-related communication materials.
• Support internal and external communications for project updates.
• Coordinate logistics for media events and public communications.

Skills

Excellent written, visual, and verbal communication skills

Proficiency in digital platforms and tools

Strong organizational skills

Ability to manage competing priorities

Experience engaging with diverse communities

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in communications, public relations, planning, journalism, marketing, or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Canva

Job description

Key Identifiers for the Position

Salary Range: $130,000 to $142,000

Seeking a detail‑oriented Public Outreach Specialist to support communication, outreach, and engagement activities for complex airport infrastructure projects. This role works closely with multiple project teams to assist with public‑facing communications, stakeholder coordination, and outreach efforts across key phases of project delivery, including planning, design, preconstruction, and construction.

The position assists in the development and delivery of the Terminal Development Improvement Program (TDIP) public and community outreach programs to promote project goals and mission. This role involves developing, implementing, and managing communication strategies to maintain consistent messaging, facilitate stakeholder engagement, and provide public transparency throughout all phases of the project, from design through construction. This role is hands‑on and collaborative, providing day‑to‑day communications support.

Essential Job Duties

• Develop, coordinate, and disseminate project‑related communication materials, including FAQs, Fact Sheets, presentations, advisories, and press releases, ensuring consistency with approved messaging and branding standards.
• Support internal and external communications by coordinating dissemination through approved channels and ensuring accurate, timely information sharing and coordination among LAWA public relations, community relations, government affairs, guest experience, airport operations, external partners, and community stakeholders.
• Attend project meetings, as needed, to gather activity updates and project information and translate complex technical or construction‑related content into clear, accessible messaging for general audiences.
• Coordinate logistics for media events, press tours, milestone activities, and other public‑facing project communications.
• Provide strategic communication support.
• Support issue and inquiry management by tracking, monitoring, and reporting on public questions, complaints, and project‑related concerns, escalating sensitive matters as appropriate.
• Maintain and update project web content, ensuring timely posting of advisories, announcements, meeting information, schedules, and related materials, and verifying content accuracy.
• Support visual and digital communications by coordinating filming and photography, maintaining a project photo library, and assisting with social media content development, including messaging and graphics.
• Draft presentation materials including PowerPoint presentations and briefing materials for various internal and external audiences.
• Assist with project‑related stakeholder engagement initiatives and maintain organized records coordinating internal and external outreach communications activities.
• Collaborate with contractors to implement communication protocols.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in communications, public relations, planning, journalism, marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in public or stakeholder communications, ideally supporting large‑scale infrastructure, transportation, or civic projects.
• Relevant professional licensure or certifications in public relations or related fields preferred.
• Excellent written, visual, and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in digital platforms and tools (website CMS, email marketing, social media management, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite).
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience engaging with diverse communities, government agencies, and the media.
• Familiarity with public project lifecycles, phasing, and communication requirements.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Superior working knowledge of Canva, Adobe Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Proficiency with Microsoft systems including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.
• Experience using email marketing platforms (e.g., Benchmark) to distribute public advisories and notifications.

Benefits

• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Paid Vacation
• Training & Development