Public Outreach Specialist II

Hill international•Irvine, CA

9h•$80,000 - $140,000

About The Position

Hill International is seeking a Public Outreach Specialist II in Los Angeles, California Responsibilities Develops, coordinates, and disseminates project-related communication materials, including FAQs, Fact Sheets, presentations, advisories, and press releases, ensuring consistency with approved messaging and branding standards. Supports internal and external communications by coordinating dissemination through approved channels and ensuring accurate, timely information sharing and coordination among LAWA public relations, community relations, government affairs, guest experience, airport operations, external partners, and community stakeholders. Attend project meetings, as needed, to gather activity updates and project information and translate complex technical or construction-related content into clear, accessible messaging for general audiences. Coordinates logistics for media events, press tours, milestone activities, and other public-facing project communications. Provides strategic communication support. Supports issue and inquiry management by tracking, monitoring, and reporting on public questions, complaints, and project-related concerns, escalating sensitive matters as appropriate. Maintains and updates project web content, ensuring timely posting of advisories, announcements, meeting information, schedules, and related materials, and verifying content accuracy. Supports visual and digital communications by coordinating filming and photography, maintaining a project photo library, and assisting with social media content development, including messaging and graphics. Drafts presentation materials including PowerPoint presentations and briefing materials for various internal and external audiences. Assists with project-related stakeholder engagement initiatives and maintains organized records coordinating internal and external outreach communications activities. Collaborates with contractors to implement communication protocols. Qualifications Bachelor’s or master’s degree in communications, public relations, planning, journalism, marketing, or a related field. Minimum 10 years of experience in public or stakeholder communications, ideally supporting large-scale infrastructure, transportation, or civic projects. Relevant professional licensure or certifications in public relations or related fields preferred. Excellent written, visual, and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in digital platforms and tools (website CMS, email marketing, social media management, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite). Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Experience engaging with diverse communities, government agencies, and the media. Familiarity with public project lifecycles, phasing, and communication requirements. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Superior working knowledge of Canva, Adobe Illustrator and InDesign Proficiency with Microsoft systems including Excel, Word, Power Point, Teams and Outlook Experience using email marketing platforms (e.g., Benchmark) to distribute public advisories and notifications Must pass a federal background check. The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $140,000. 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

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in communications, public relations, planning, journalism, marketing, or a related field.
Minimum 10 years of experience in public or stakeholder communications, ideally supporting large-scale infrastructure, transportation, or civic projects.
Excellent written, visual, and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in digital platforms and tools (website CMS, email marketing, social media management, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite).
Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Experience engaging with diverse communities, government agencies, and the media.
Familiarity with public project lifecycles, phasing, and communication requirements.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Superior working knowledge of Canva, Adobe Illustrator and InDesign
Proficiency with Microsoft systems including Excel, Word, Power Point, Teams and Outlook
Experience using email marketing platforms (e.g., Benchmark) to distribute public advisories and notifications
Must pass a federal background check.

Nice To Haves

Relevant professional licensure or certifications in public relations or related fields preferred.

Responsibilities

Develops, coordinates, and disseminates project-related communication materials, including FAQs, Fact Sheets, presentations, advisories, and press releases, ensuring consistency with approved messaging and branding standards.
Supports internal and external communications by coordinating dissemination through approved channels and ensuring accurate, timely information sharing and coordination among LAWA public relations, community relations, government affairs, guest experience, airport operations, external partners, and community stakeholders.
Attend project meetings, as needed, to gather activity updates and project information and translate complex technical or construction-related content into clear, accessible messaging for general audiences.
Coordinates logistics for media events, press tours, milestone activities, and other public-facing project communications.
Provides strategic communication support.
Supports issue and inquiry management by tracking, monitoring, and reporting on public questions, complaints, and project-related concerns, escalating sensitive matters as appropriate.
Maintains and updates project web content, ensuring timely posting of advisories, announcements, meeting information, schedules, and related materials, and verifying content accuracy.
Supports visual and digital communications by coordinating filming and photography, maintaining a project photo library, and assisting with social media content development, including messaging and graphics.
Drafts presentation materials including PowerPoint presentations and briefing materials for various internal and external audiences.
Assists with project-related stakeholder engagement initiatives and maintains organized records coordinating internal and external outreach communications activities.
Collaborates with contractors to implement communication protocols.