Senior Manager, Community Relations - Gateway Hudson Tunnel Project

Parsons; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 134,000 - 241,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons in the NY/NJ corridor seeks a seasoned Manager, Community Relations for a Mega-Project. You will design outreach plans, craft press materials, and build relationships with residents, businesses, officials, and stakeholders to foster positive project perception.

Responsibilities include coordinating with Gateway Development Commission, managing media relations, events, and budgets, and guiding a team of communicators to support transportation infrastructure success.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of transportation-related communications experience.
• Experience in media relations.
• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Ability to manage complex outreach and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute public outreach and community relations plans for transportation projects.
• Create marketing communications and manage events, media relations, and collateral.
• Coordinate with designers, vendors, and budget management.

Skills

Written communication

Public speaking

MS Word/Excel

HTML

SharePoint

Education

4-year communications degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Job Description:

Are you a communications, marketing, and public relations expert? If so, Parsons has an opportunity for you. We are currently seeking an experienced professional to serve as a Manager, Community Relations for a Mega-Project in NY/NJ. Parsons is a worldwide leader in infrastructure, construction, and technical and management services.

Program background

The Gateway Program is the most urgent infrastructure program in the country – a comprehensive set of rail investments that will improve commuter and intercity services, add needed resiliency and, in its later stages, create new capacity between Newark, New Jersey and New York City, the busiest section of the Northeast Corridor (NEC). The first phase of the Gateway Program includes the Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP), which includes the construction of a new two-track tunnel under the Hudson River connecting to Penn Station New York as well as the full rehabilitation of the existing 110-year-old North River Tunnel. The Gateway Development Commission (GDC), established through bi-state legislation, is responsible for the financing and development of the Hudson Tunnel Project.

POSITION OVERVIEW :

• Position involves design and execution of public outreach and community relations plans for complex transportation infrastructure projects. With the goal of creating project awareness and understanding, as well as positive project perception, the position will require expert skill and experience in a variety of internal and external communication strategies, plus the ability to create strong relationships with impacted residents and businesses, community/business organizations, elected officials, regulatory agencies, the client-owner, and company-internal constituents.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Working in conjunction with Gateway Development Commission, prepares a variety of marketing communications for approval by client and project teams, subsequently executing the marketing tactics and measuring/reporting on levels of success.
• Responsibilities will involve project research, extensive writing (press releases, articles, speeches, social media, project website content, etc.), advertising and collateral development (flyers, brochures, presentations), event planning, media relations, media buying/PSA negotiations, and photography coordination. Will work closely with graphic designers, programmers, printers, and various other internal/external service providers. May be responsible for establishing and maintaining project-specific public outreach/community relations budget within the limits of the task order or contract.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• 4-year degree in Communications, Public Relations, Advertising, or Journalism (or equivalent) and at least 10 years of directly related work experience in a Transportation related field. Must have experience in media relations.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

• Exceptional written/verbal communication abilities, as well as superior organizational and interpersonal skills are required, plus creativity and ability to meet multiple deadlines. Must be detail-oriented and able to work independently and as part of a team. Aptitude for public speaking is essential.
• Exemplary professional attitude and demonstrated ability to exercise tact, diplomacy, good judgment, and excellent customer service and support, is required, as is the ability to interface effectively with a variety of people. Position requires strong knowledge of corporate policies and procedures, plus ability to appropriately handle confidential issues.
• Excellent PC skills (MS Word, MS Excel etc.) as well as an ability to work in html, utilize graphics programs, and Microsoft Office SharePoint server technologies required.

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!

About Us

Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.

Salary Range: $134,100.00 - $241,400.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.

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