Facilities Community Relations Specialist

Hill international•Los Angeles, CA

6d•$60,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Hill International is seeking a Facilities Community Relations Specialist in Los Angeles, California 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 and 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. Provides 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. Qualifications Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in public relations, community relations, urban planning, business administration, public administration or related field. OR Candidates who do not meet the education requirement may compensate for experience on a year for-year basis for up to 2 years. Minimum of four (4) years full time paid professional experience in a public or private agency related to 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. Excellent communication skills. Public relations principles. Assimilating information from various sources. Working effectively with various diverse groups. Compliance and Collaboration. Detail-oriented and designs promotional materials. Prepare presentations. A valid California Driver’s License for us of an automobile as travelling will be required. The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $90,000. The offered salary will be based on the applicants qualifications, education, experience and work location. Depending upon your employment status, Hill’s comprehensive benefits may include, Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer Paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurances, Business Travel Accident Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Benefits, Legal Assistance, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Auto & Home Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Voluntary Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance. Paid Time Off (PTO), Holidays, 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan, Employee Referral Program, Professional Certification Incentive Program, Hill University Learning and Development, Tuition Reimbursement, EAP, Years of Service Awards Program.

Requirements

Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in public relations, community relations, urban planning, business administration, public administration or related field. OR Candidates who do not meet the education requirement may compensate for experience on a year for-year basis for up to 2 years.
Minimum of four (4) years full time paid professional experience in a public or private agency related to 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.
Excellent communication skills.
Public relations principles.
Assimilating information from various sources.
Working effectively with various diverse groups.
Compliance and Collaboration.
Detail-oriented and designs promotional materials.
Prepare presentations.
A valid California Driver’s License for us of an automobile as travelling will be 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 and 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.
Provides 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.