Pacific Pros · 1 week ago
LAWA Public Outreach Specialist II
Los Angeles, CA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expPacific Pros is seeking a Public Outreach Specialist II for Construction Projects to be a representative for Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA). This role supports communication, outreach, and engagement activities for complex airport infrastructure projects, working closely with multiple project teams to assist with public-facing communications and stakeholder coordination.
Civil Engineering
Responsibilities
Develops, coordinates, and disseminates project-related communication materials, including FAQs, Fact Sheets, presentations, advisories, and press releases, ensuring consistency with approved messaging and branding standards
Supports internal and external communications by coordinating dissemination through approved channels and ensuring accurate, timely information sharing and coordination among LAWA public relations, community relations, government affairs, guest experience, airport operations, external partners, and community stakeholders
Attend project meetings, as needed, to gather activity updates and project information and translate complex technical or construction-related content into clear, accessible messaging for general audiences
Coordinates logistics for media events, press tours, milestone activities, and other public-facing project communications
Provides strategic communication support
Supports issue and inquiry management by tracking, monitoring, and reporting on public questions, complaints, and project-related concerns, escalating sensitive matters as appropriate
Maintains and updates project web content, ensuring timely posting of advisories, announcements, meeting information, schedules, and related materials, and verifying content accuracy
Supports visual and digital communications by coordinating filming and photography, maintaining a project photo library, and assisting with social media content development, including messaging and graphics
Drafts presentation materials including PowerPoint presentations and briefing materials for various internal and external audiences
Assists with project-related stakeholder engagement initiatives and maintains organized records coordinating internal and external outreach communications activities
Collaborates with contractors to implement communication protocols
Qualification
Required
Must pass a federal background check
Bachelor's or master's degree in communications, public relations, planning, journalism, marketing, or a related field
Minimum 10 years of experience in public or stakeholder communications, ideally supporting large-scale infrastructure, transportation, or civic projects
Excellent written, visual, and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in digital platforms and tools (website CMS, email marketing, social media management, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite)
Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Experience engaging with diverse communities, government agencies, and the media
Familiarity with public project lifecycles, phasing, and communication requirements
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Preferred
Relevant Professional Licensure & Certifications are preferred
Company
Pacific Pros
Pacific Pros Consultants is a professional engineering consulting firm offering engineering solutions, construction management and project management services including construction engineering, inspection and the full spectrum of construction support services in public works projects such as heavy civil construction, transportation, aviation and port projects, design review, forensic structural engineering, and inspection and engineering assessment of existing structures.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase