Community Outreach Coordinator

AECOM•New York, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Community Outreach Coordinator based in their New York, New York office. This role is responsible for planning and coordinating outreach processes and activities related to planning, design, relocation, construction, and other areas at specific New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) Developments. The coordinator will work closely with resident associations and stakeholders to ensure proper notification of program status, gather resident input, and assist with briefings on relocation, construction, and other program aspects.

Requirements

BA/BS + None or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, both written and verbal.
Ability to communicate diplomatically while remaining focused on the agency’s goals and priorities.

Nice To Haves

Two plus years of demonstrated engagement skills with disadvantaged populations.
Knowledge of New York City public housing, stakeholder engagement strategies, working with city/state/federal elected officials, and working with disadvantaged and non-English speaking populations.
Experience working in and around construction sites: basic knowledge of phase of construction, procurement, design, and key terminology in the construction industry.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (including Excel, PowerPoint, and Project), e-Builder construction project management software, and graphic design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite).

Responsibilities

Plan and execute multi stakeholder meetings per established engagement plan related to Project Pre-Planning/Procurement, Design/Relocation and Construction
Coordinate and provide regular communication to questions and concerns raised by residents. Resident engagement will include phone calls, distributing flyers/brochures and door-to-door canvassing.
Schedule regular updates to stakeholders, Tenant Association, and residents
Present at meetings and workshops
Solicit updates from the construction, relocation, and other teams to share and present to the residents.
Ensure materials are informative, easily digestible, and translated.