Facilities Community Relations Specialist

Los Angeles, CA, CA
Full Time
Manager/Supervisor
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.

10. 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.
OR
  • 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
  • Working effectively with various diverse groups
  • Compliance and Collaboration
  • Detail-oriented and designs promotional materials
  • Prepare presentations
  • valid California Driver’s License for us of an automobile as travelling will be required
Salary dependent on education and experience.  Salary range:  $75K-$100K

Why Choose Element Consulting?

Element Consulting is a construction management company dedicated to providing clients with responsible and innovative solutions to their project needs, from inception to completion. Based out of El Segundo, CA, the firm offers program, project, and construction management services. We invite you to join us in 'Bringing the Right Elements Together for Our Clients' Success.'

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