Community Engagement Coordinator

The Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization (SCTPO) coordinates transportation planning for Brevard County, FL among local governments, businesses, and the community with the mission to plan a transportation system that enhances the quality of life and economic development by engaging the community.

The Community Engagement Coordinator performs skilled professional work in developing, implementing, and overseeing community engagement strategies to enhance public awareness and support for Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization (SCTPO) initiatives.

Under the direction of the Public Information and Outreach Manager, this role coordinates and leads outreach events, public workshops, and/or presentations on transportation safety initiatives. This role also oversees established SCTPO educational programs designed to promote safer driving, bicycling, and walking, and collaborates with internal and external partners to coordinate community engagement efforts. Also develops key messaging for safety campaigns, creates flyers and graphics for community outreach materials, and utilizes social media and digital media to engage the public.

Community Engagement Coordinator's essential functions:

• Coordinates and leads outreach events, public workshops, and/or presentations on transportation safety initiatives. Annual events include Walk, Bike, Roll to School Days; World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims; and other traffic-related safety events, with special emphasis on groups who may be underrepresented.
• Utilizes data and reports to develop strategic outreach plans, identifying and targeting key communities along the high injury network outlined in the SCTPO Vision Zero Action Plan.
• Collaborates with internal and external partners to coordinate community engagement efforts, with a special emphasis on Brevard Public Schools (BPS), local jurisdictions, other transportation agencies, law enforcement, and modal partners.
• Actively engages with the community and stakeholders by attending community events, health and safety fairs, and other public engagement opportunities in order to build relationships and raise awareness of transportation issues.
• Develops and implements community outreach campaigns to educate and engage residents, community partners, and other stakeholders about road safety.
• Coordinates and leads established SCTPO educational programs. Monitors and evaluates programs designed to promote safer driving, bicycling, and walking.
• Collects and analyzes data to identify community needs before planning and implementing programs.
• Facilitates collaborative processes to address transportation challenges and opportunities involving diverse community groups and stakeholders.
• Identifies new opportunities for engaging the community in the region’s transportation planning process, with a special emphasis on groups who may be underrepresented.
• Develops and/or distributes educational and public outreach materials related to transportation planning, road safety, and alternative transportation options.
• Utilizes social media and digital media to engage the public and promote traffic safety and transportation initiatives.
• Develops key messaging for social media campaigns to reach target audiences and promote transportation initiatives.
• Creates flyers and graphics for community outreach and education materials.

REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Relations, Communications, Public Administration, Urban & Regional Planning, or a closely related field.
• Two (2) years of experience in a related capacity. Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be substituted.
• One (1) year of proficiency in graphic design using tools, including Canva, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), or similar design software is required.

Special Requirement: Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida Driver’s license and maintain said license during the term of employment. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. The SCTPO is not able to sponsor visas.

Interested candidates can learn more about the SCTPO by visiting www.spacecoasttpo.com/about-us/work-with-us.

Salary: $58,320 to $69,984 annually, plus benefits (actual salary negotiable based upon experience and qualifications)

The SCTPO offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance and retirement plan in the Florida Retirement System.

HOW TO APPLY: ALL candidates must create an account and submit a cover letter, resume, and a completed application through the Brevard County Board of County Commissioners Human Resources department. More information about applying can be found at Brevard County Careers:

https://career8.successfactors.com/career?company=brevardcou

Once you create an account, you can view our position on Brevard County Job Opportunities Page and apply through the portal.

Please note that although the SCTPO utilizes certain Brevard County services, such as Human Resources, for posting job openings, the selected candidate for this position will be employed by the SCTPO, not the Brevard County Board of County Commissioners.

Closing Date: day, Monday February 3, 2024, by 5:00 p.m. EST

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $58,320.00 - $69,984.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $58,320 - $69,984