Facilities Community Relations Specialist - Los Angeles, CA

CMTS LLC • Los Angeles, CA

17h • $98,000 - $113,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Community Relations Specialist serves as the liaison between an organization’s facilities operations and the surrounding community. Communicate project updates, address public concerns, and coordinate outreach efforts to keep stakeholders informed about construction, maintenance, or infrastructure activities. By organizing meetings, preparing communications, and responding to inquiries, help build trust, minimize disruptions, and ensure that community feedback is considered throughout the lifecycle of facilities projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, community relations, urban planning, business administration, public administration or related field. OR An additional 2 years of directly RELEVANT experience
• Four (4) years full time paid professional experience performing community outreach activities, organizing outreach campaigns, and conducting field work for community-based organizations and groups
• Knowledge of public relations principles, current community issues, and local government structures
• Proven experience designing promotional materials & presentation

Nice To Haves

• Valid California Driver’s License for use of an automobile as traveling is required.

Responsibilities

• Identify, contact, and work with the different sectors of the community, school administrators, and the offices of elected officials, legislators, Local District Superintendents and regulatory agencies to engage them in the process of construction projects, as well as programs and initiatives of the Facilities Services Division and to notify them of community meetings and events.
• Implement community outreach strategic plans for assigned projects.
• Schedule, coordinate, organize, and attend outreach activities such as community meetings and events throughout the district to engage and inform the community regarding the Facilities Services Division’s construction projects, programs, and initiatives.
• Inform and engage the community on the school construction process including site selection, California Environmental Quality Act, and Environmental Protection Agency policies and procedures, acquisition and relocation, and design & construction issues.
• Provide information and written reports to Community Relations supervisors for presentations before the Board of Education, Bond Oversight Committee, and other stakeholders.
• Lead and coordinate the efforts of various planning committee stakeholders for special events such as groundbreaking, ribbon cutting, and school openings, for the purpose of coordinating resources and monitoring event expenditures.
• Develop and maintain project files and contact databases for assigned projects.
• Provide information to District personnel, community groups, business and trade organizations, education agencies, and the public concerning the procurement policies and procedures applicable to the Los Angeles Unified School District’s Procurement Services and the Facilities Services Division.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Opportunities to work on high-impact infrastructure projects across the United States and the U.S. Virgin Islands
• Collaborative and growth-focused team environment
• Competitive compensation
• CMTS LLC offers 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, 401k, life, and long-term disability insurance coverage for the employee
• Career advancement and professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees