Community Outreach Coordinator

AECOM • New York, NY

16h • Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is seeking Community Outreach Coordinator based in New York, New York office. The role of the Community Coordinator (CC) is to plan and coordinate outreach processes and activities related to planning, design, relocation, construction, and other areas at specific New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) Developments. This role will work closely with resident associations, stakeholders to ensure proper notification of program status, seeing resident input in key areas on a daily basis, and will aid with briefings on relocation, construction, and other aspects of the program.

Requirements

• BA/BS + None or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Due to the nature of the job, U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

• Two plus years of demonstrated engagement skills with disadvantaged populations.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, both written and verbal, and the ability to communicate diplomatically while remaining focused on the agency’s goals and priorities.
• 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).
• Must be able to work in evenings or on weekends as needed, to perform outreach activities or staff public meetings.

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

Benefits

• AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options , well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees