Transportation Community Relations Coordinator 1

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework options

AWS

Job summary

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is seeking a Transportation Community Relations Coordinator 1 to connect with communities and share important transportation news across the region. This role focuses on outreach, media activities, and public engagement for district partners and communities.

You will develop clear messages, prepare press content, post updates, and support events and customer service.

Qualifications

• Two years of public relations work promoting programs via mass media or community organizing; bachelor’s degree; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate outreach, communication, and media activities for PennDOT districts and community partners.
• Prepare press releases, assist with interviews, and support district media activities.
• Develop clear messages and materials that explain transportation projects and initiatives.
• Handle inquiries, manage public submissions, and maintain helpful customer resources.
• Post content to websites, assist with digital displays, and help manage social media responses.
• Organize public ceremonies, presentations, and meetings for transportation programs.

Skills

Public relations

Media coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

THE POSITION

Are you ready to help strengthen community connections and share important transportation news across your region? The Transportation Community Relations Coordinator 1 role with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) gives you the rewarding chance to connect with communities and support vital outreach efforts. This position allows you to use your communication skills to share updates, guide partnerships, and promote key initiatives. Apply today to begin a career path focused on strengthening public understanding of transportation projects!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role focuses on coordinating outreach, communication, and media activities for PennDOT districts and community partners. Through your work, you will support public engagement, digital content development, and customer service efforts. As a Transportation Community Relations Coordinator 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Community Outreach: Coordinate events, support outreach programs, and collaborate with schools, organizations, and municipal partners
• Media Coordination: Prepare press releases, assist with interviews, and support district media activities
• Information Materials: Develop clear messages and materials that explain transportation projects and initiatives
• Customer Assistance: Handle inquiries, manage public submissions, and maintain helpful customer resources
• Digital Updates: Post content to websites, assist with digital displays, and help manage social media responses
• Event Support: Organize public ceremonies, presentations, and meetings for transportation programs

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• This position may be eligible for alternate work schedule (AWS).
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Uniontown. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview .
• Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non‑negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of public relations work experience promoting programs through the mass media, or community organizing experience; and a bachelor’s degree ; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training .

Additional Requirements

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.