Community & Citizenship Specialist
About The Position
The Community & Citizenship Specialist supports the local Community & Citizenship team and business unit leaders in implementing and promoting community outreach, programs, and events. The role coordinates community service, Underrepresented Business Enterprise (UBE), youth and workforce development programs, and other initiatives. It works with Procurement and project staff to administer the UBE program, track participation and commitments, and maintain related records. The Specialist also builds community partnerships, promotes employee engagement, monitors local economic impact and social trends, and supports proposals and sales presentations. The role requires travel and may involve work at active construction sites.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or associate degree from an accredited and credentialed degree program and 3 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Proficiency with MS Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook or similar applications; ability to create presentations and charts and manage databases and email/calendar programs.
- Proficiency with collaboration technology such as Office 365, SharePoint, and cloud sharing.
- Ability to work in a non-structured environment with minimal oversight, take direction without continuous follow-up, and work with multiple project teams.
- Passion for community-based programs, demonstrated through current or past volunteerism or other community experience.
- Energetic, hands-on, proactive, and a continuous learner.
- Initiative, professionalism, creativity, and independent thinking.
- Effective verbal and written business communication skills.
- Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and timely documentation.
- Resourcefulness, problem-solving skills, and analytical thinking.
- Planning, reporting, and scheduling skills.
- Willingness to travel.
Responsibilities
- Administer and maintain the Underrepresented Business Enterprise (UBE) program with the Procurement Department and communicate it to increase employee awareness and participation.
- Coordinate and attend outreach events to encourage UBE participation and maximize utilization across projects.
- Track and report business utilization metrics to monitor compliance, commitments, and goals.
- Track and maintain records of prime subcontractors’ UBE commitments.
- Compile and maintain a business unit directory of potential certified UBE bidders.
- Engage with local, community, federal, state, and city organizations that support and promote UBE programs.
- Work with project staff to track first- and second-tier UBE participation on projects.
- Collect and maintain records of assigned local resident and diverse trade employees on projects.
- Identify targeted opportunities for community partnerships and coordinate and promote employee engagement in activities.
- Monitor local economic impact, social issues, and trends to assist with developing the Community & Citizenship plan.
- Support the RFP process, provide relevant information, and assist in developing sales presentations.
- Promote employee involvement in Community & Citizenship initiatives, reinforce a positive culture, and foster connectivity among Turner employees.
- Perform other activities and duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
