Community Outreach & Event Coordinator/Assoc.
About The Position
Kearns & West is a leader in community engagement and stakeholder facilitation conducted for government agency clients across the country. The team in Southern California works in Los Angeles, Riverside, Orange, and Ventura Counties from several local offices. Their projects span multiple policy sectors, including community planning and housing, transportation, major public facilities and infrastructure, natural resources, energy, water, marine resources, and climate. At the core of all their projects is finding solutions to advance essential policies and programs, and many of our projects incorporate customized inclusive engagement techniques to give all communities a voice. On any given day, the Southern California team is facilitating stakeholder committees, leading community meetings and open houses, staffing “pop up” events at community events, writing engagement strategies, creating informational materials and social media posts, and preparing input summaries. Kearns & West is seeking qualified Community Engagement Coordinators and Associates to provide community engagement support services on an independent contractor basis throughout the Southern California region. Engagement opportunities may range from single-day events to project-based assignments lasting several months, depending on client and project needs. Contractors are not guaranteed any minimum amount of work, hours, or future assignments. Opportunities will be offered on an as-needed basis.
Requirements
- An interest in collaborative problem-solving and communications is essential.
- Self-motivated and comfortable working independently
- An effective and reliable communicator
- Adept at quickly learning key issues, FAQs, and important elements of complex projects
- Ability to translate technical information for community members
- Effective and competent writing skills
Nice To Haves
- Candidates from a variety of backgrounds, including public policy, urban planning, and communications, will be considered.
- Preference for candidates who are fluent in Spanish.
- Experience conducting outreach across Southern California
- Familiarity and experience with outreach techniques specifically for underserved communities
- Availability to attend events during evenings and weekends
Responsibilities
- Assist with planning, designing, and implementing public participation meetings
- Attend planning/program and project check-in meetings with staff and/or clients
- Manage logistics and planning for events
- Help facilitate breakout discussions and notetaking exercises
- Staff public events: organize supplies, set up, take down, and engage with members of the public in interactive exercises and discussions
- Prepare notes and develop summaries of events
- Assist with survey design, survey implementation, and analysis
- Design informational tools, presentations, forms, fact sheets, and other materials
- Write social media posts
Benefits
- Salary Range: $40.68 - $55.17 hourly, including travel time.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
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