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IAP2 USA · 3 months ago

Community Outreach and Communications Coordinator

Brighton, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$54K/yr - $70K/yr

1+ years exp

IAP2 USA is seeking a Community Outreach and Communications Coordinator to support the planning, design, and construction of various community projects. The role involves planning and implementing public engagement processes, developing communication materials, and coordinating community events to benefit the community.

Civic & Social Organization

Responsibilities

Work with a project team to plan, develop and implement community engagement activities

Support the development of a range of project and engagement planning materials (i.e., fact sheets, FAQs, communications plans, surveys, questionnaires, presentations, etc.)

Research demographic and population data to inform equitable outreach practices that will engage underrepresented communities

Analyze quantitative and qualitative data and summarize public input to create client-ready project updates and reports for internal and external audiences

Create project website content and updates, as well as social media content and updates

Track and draft responses to community correspondence and interactions

Coordinate logistics for in-person and online community events, workshops and meetings including the planning, coordination, and staffing

Provide in-person, onsite, and door-to-door outreach to community members, neighbors, and businesses

Coordinate and staff onsite community events including tabling, event booths, pop-ups and other culturally responsive events

Some projects may include supporting a project hotline and answering calls from the public

Qualification

Public engagementCommunity outreachWritten communicationData analysisEvent coordinationUrbanRegional PlanningListening skillsProofreadingRelationship-buildingTeam collaboration

Required

One to two years of experience supporting communications, community outreach, public relations, or a related discipline is required

Ability to understand and communicate complex technical information and concepts

Experience implementing public engagement on infrastructure project(s) in the transportation, water, parks, energy, environmental, and/or land use sectors for public agencies

A commitment to, and experience in, implementing equitable engagement to reach marginalized communities

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience with editing and proofreading

Strong relationship-building and listening skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team with a positive, respectful, and collaborative approach

Comfort working in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects simultaneously

Comfort working on high-profile and sometimes controversial issues and/or projects

Experience and/or academic coursework in Urban and Regional Planning, Journalism, Communications, English, Political Science, Environmental Studies, or related field