What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Outreach Coordinators position at Integrated Resources, Inc ( IRI )?
Job Description:
The Community Outreach Coordinator works closely with various project teams in support of capital projects associated with Projects & Construction (P&C) and Gas Construction in order to develop and implement communications and outreach strategies that support the strategic objectives of these organizations.
The focus of this position will be to initiate, develop and execute proactive outreach, marketing communications and media/social media relations plans that effectively promote P&C and GSMP initiatives. This includes collaborating with internal project teams and business partners to gather requirements and develop effective communications strategies and supporting a highly structured effort to Product and reinforce key messages with the right tools and most effective communication channels for each audience segment, specifically the residential and business community. The Public Affairs Specialist will support Regional Public Affairs Managers (RPAs) in monitoring and developing local policy proposals, such as ordinances. Door to door canvassing to share construction updates to residential and business customers. Responding to project hotlines to address customer questions and concerns. Primary audiences include key business leaders, policy makers and influential members of the community in addition to local, county and state elected officials. This position will also align with RPAs representing the company at town hall, zoning board, and planning board meetings, etc. to Product necessary project approvals.
This position is also involved with the facilitation and development of an outreach strategy for each company project. This includes development of a route profile designed to identify key information about a project host community with an emphasis on identifying any potential opposition. This position is also responsible for making recommendations to include in the development of mitigation plans to insure the project’s success.
Required
Job Specific Qualifications
The Community Outreach Coordinator works closely with various project teams in support of capital projects associated with Projects & Construction (P&C) and Gas Construction in order to develop and implement communications and outreach strategies that support the strategic objectives of these organizations.
The focus of this position will be to initiate, develop and execute proactive outreach, marketing communications and media/social media relations plans that effectively promote P&C and GSMP initiatives. This includes collaborating with internal project teams and business partners to gather requirements and develop effective communications strategies and supporting a highly structured effort to Product and reinforce key messages with the right tools and most effective communication channels for each audience segment, specifically the residential and business community. The Public Affairs Specialist will support Regional Public Affairs Managers (RPAs) in monitoring and developing local policy proposals, such as ordinances. Door to door canvassing to share construction updates to residential and business customers. Responding to project hotlines to address customer questions and concerns. Primary audiences include key business leaders, policy makers and influential members of the community in addition to local, county and state elected officials. This position will also align with RPAs representing the company at town hall, zoning board, and planning board meetings, etc. to Product necessary project approvals.
This position is also involved with the facilitation and development of an outreach strategy for each company project. This includes development of a route profile designed to identify key information about a project host community with an emphasis on identifying any potential opposition. This position is also responsible for making recommendations to include in the development of mitigation plans to insure the project’s success.
Required
Job Specific Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years of experience in public affairs, community outreach, public relations, or related experience, OR in lieu of a Bachelor’s Degree, 3 years of experience in public affairs, community outreach, public relations or related experience
- Strong customer focus
- Strong customer relations skills and ability to work with the public
- Strong analytical, organizational, communication and presentation skills
- Awareness of social media and its application to business communication
- Demonstrated experience writing and editing
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
- Must demonstrate and value differences in others' strengths, perspectives, approaches, and personal choices. Must foster an inclusive work environment and respect all aspects of diversity
