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ParsonsKellogg · 2 months ago

Community Outreach Coordinator - Rail and Transit

US - NJ, Newark

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$73K/yr - $128K/yr

3+ years exp

ParsonsKellogg is a leading company in critical infrastructure, and they are seeking a Community Outreach Coordinator to support the Gateway Hudson Tunnel Project. The role involves engaging with the community, facilitating outreach programs, and ensuring effective communication between the project team and local stakeholders.

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Responsibilities

Staff the Program’s NY and NJ Community Engagement Centers (CECs) on a full-time basis (located in Weehawken, NJ and Manhattan, NYC)

Support the development and facilitation of: Programming activities held at the CECs and in the surrounding communities to increase project awareness. And Educational outreach programming, including age-appropriate presentations for elementary, middle, and high school students; and Site tours

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

Qualification

Community EngagementPublic RelationsStakeholder EngagementMS Office SuiteCommunication StrategiesCultural SensitivityInterpersonal SkillsTeam CollaborationWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication

Required

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Community Engagement, or related field

Minimum of 3 years of experience in community outreach, public relations, or stakeholder engagement, preferably in construction or infrastructure projects

Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and cultural sensitivity to engage with diverse communities

Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams). Adept in learning new technologies and software

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and build relationships with various stakeholders

Knowledge of community engagement best practices, public involvement techniques, and communication strategies