Community specialist

Facilities Community Relations Specialist

Fully Onsite Role)

Full time / Direct Hire Role

Downtown LA

Rate : 45 - $46 / hr.

Job Description and Duties :

• 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.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• 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
• Candidates who do not meet the education requirement may compensate for experience on a year-for-year basis for up to 2 years.

Experience

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 / Skills

• Knowledge of public relations principles, current community issues and local government structures
• Excellent communication skills
• Public relations principles
• Assimilating information from various sources
• Compliance and Collaboration
• Detail-oriented and designs promotional materials
• Preparing presentations
• A valid California Driver’s License for us of an automobile as travelling will be required

Pay Range : $45 - $46 / hr.

The specific compensation for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market;

the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401K contributions as well as any other PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by appliable state or localities where you reside or work

Last updated : 2024-11-18

Salary : $45 - $46