ICF · 2 days ago

Communications Specialist, Outreach & Engagement

Trenton, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$72K/yr - $123K/yr

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Coordinate with federal staff at the regional level to align community engagement efforts with federal goals and objectives.

Work with local communities and tribal nations to develop and implement community outreach and engagement initiatives to increase community resilience.

Conduct research on and build and maintain relationships with community leaders, organizations, government agencies and tribal nations to foster collaboration and support for resilience planning and projects.

Coordinate listening sessions within local communities and tribal nations to understand needs, knowledge around hazards, and current resilience projects.

Development and implement community engagement plans and outreach strategies to support the overall program objectives and ensure broad and diverse community participation.

Work with communities and tribal nations to form steering committees to inform resilience strategies and encourage community-led action.

Conduct training sessions and workshops to build community capacity in resilience and preparedness, focusing on community engagement and participation.

Develop and disseminate information about resiliency and its benefits to local communities through various channels, including webinars and workshops, presentations, fact sheets, stories, infographics, etc.

Collect and analyze data on community engagement activities to measure the effectiveness of outreach efforts and identify areas for improvement.

Collaborate with internal and external partners to leverage resources and develop partnerships that enhance community resilience and engagement.

Prepare regular reports on community engagement activities, progress, and outcomes for program evaluation and reporting purposes.

Qualification

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Stakeholder managementGovernment agency collaborationCommunicationCommunity engagementProject managementStrategic planningProblem-solvingData AnalysisAnalytical Thinking

Required

BS/BA degree

A minimum of 5 years of experience in community engagement, communications, and/or project management.

Strong understanding of community engagement principles, best practices, and strategies which include at least one of the following: 3+ years experience working with internal and external stakeholders. 3+ years working alongside a government agency on program implementation for community engagement initiatives.

3+ years in project management for communications-focused projects which includes strategic planning, implementation and reporting.