Karp Strategies · 3 months ago
Project Based Analyst | NY & NJ Community Engagement - Immediate Hire
New York | Fidi
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$28/hr - $35/hr
1+ years expKarp Strategies is a community-driven urban strategy consultancy seeking a Community Engagement Analyst to represent the Gateway Hudson Tunnel Project in New Jersey and New York. The role focuses on community outreach, relationship-building, and programming to foster local connections and address community concerns.
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Responsibilities
Serve as the public “face” of the program in the New York and New Jersey Engagement Centers on a full time basis
Represent Karp Strategies and the Gateway Program with professionalism and sound judgment, serving as a trusted, visible, and solutions-oriented representative in all community and stakeholder interactions. Demonstrate strong communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills to effectively navigate complex issues and ensure alignment between the community, project partners, and KS values
Help plan and staff community-based programming activities hosted at the centers and surrounding communities to increase project awareness, fostering relationships and meaningful interactions with local stakeholders. This includes programming for: Educational outreach programming, including age-appropriate presentations for elementary, middle, and high school students Site Tours
Manage and coordinate clear and accessible communications in response to questions and concerns raised by community members and stakeholders
Conduct outreach activities, such as telephone calls, flyer distribution, and participation in community association meetings, to encourage involvement and ensure awareness of programming and resources
Act as a liaison between the project team and the community, addressing complaints, resolving issues, and ensuring a positive relationship throughout the project
Prepare and update program outreach materials, including presentations, flyers, and other collateral
Strong writing and/or graphic design experience is a must given the range of work required on projects
Support transportation and infrastructure focused research and work as needed, including briefings, meetings, and analysis. Manage related logistics and support, including preparation of research, analysis and deliverables materials
Project manage the heck out of whatever you are working on, utilizing schedules, project plans, shared file systems, and communication apps. Analysts often play an assistant project manager role on projects
Design infographics, data visualizations, and graphic representations of policy, process, engineering, and analytical findings to support client projects, business development efforts, and other initiatives with Adobe Suite programs. Ranging from things as simple as agendas to as big as decks going to a client’s investors, execute on translating technical information into layperson formats either independently or on a team
Work in a start-up environment with a close-knit team and our project partners on misc. tasks, big or small, as they arise
If Gateway project work is paused for any reason, work with the Karp Strategies team on internal initiatives including business development and research, or on other external consulting projects
A deep curiosity about planning issues and an interest in incorporating an equity lens to our work is strongly encouraged
Qualification
Required
1–3 years of relevant experience (or equivalent academic training) in community outreach, public/stakeholder engagement, or public relations; experience with construction, infrastructure, or engineering-adjacent projects is a strong plus
Knowledge of community engagement best practices, public involvement techniques, and communication strategies
Demonstrated experience managing relationships with diverse communities, including outreach, listening/responding to concerns, and resolving issues in a way that builds trust
Excellent interpersonal skills, empathy, and cultural sensitivity, able to engage authentically across different demographic, linguistic, and socio-economic groups
Flexibility and adaptability: ability to respond to shifting project needs and priorities, adjust tactics/immediately, and thrive in changing environments
Strong professional judgment and representation: ability to represent Karp Strategies (KS) within the structure of the Gateway Program (and any secondments), maintaining high standards of integrity, accountability, and clear communication both externally (with communities, stakeholders) and internally (with project team, management, clients)
Clear, impactful communication skills—written and verbal—including the ability to translate technical or complex information into accessible, layperson-friendly formats
Proficiency in relevant tools and media: Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite (or comparable graphic design tools), and facility with learning new technologies/applications as needed
Strong research skills—both qualitative and quantitative—for gathering community input, analyzing data, and informing program strategy and communications
Collaborative spirit & passion for people-centered work: enjoys working in teams, building relationships, contributing to a shared purpose, and staying engaged even under deadline pressure or when doing 'miscellaneous' tasks
Preferred
Bilingual or multilingual capability, especially Spanish – highly regarded
Benefits
Access to health insurance
Professional Development: Employees are encouraged to meet their professional goals by participating in membership organizations, attending conferences, and pursuing skills and management training. We offer and support regular training for team members - investing in the team is important to them.
Health and Wellness: We offer medical, vision, and dental benefits and membership to One Medical. Medical costs are shared by Karp Strategies. We prioritize work life balance as a core value.
Rest: Analysts receive 15 days of PTO and 7 days of sick/safe leave.
Savings: We offer 401k retirement plan match, and access to HSA, FSA, and commuter benefits programs.
Company
Karp Strategies
Karp Strategies is an urban strategy consultancy that analyzes data, people and places to help organizations to make better decisions.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Rebecca Karp
CEO + Founding Principal
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