Facilities Community Relations Specialist

A public affairs and public relations firm, located in downtown Los Angeles, is looking for a Facilities Community Relations Specialist for a position on the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) new construction and modernization program.

DUTIES:

• Identify, contact, and work with the different sectors of the community, school administrators, and the offices of elected officials, legislators, Local District Superintendents and regulatory agencies to engage them in the process of construction projects, as well as programs and initiatives of the Facilities Services Division and to notify them of community meetings and events.
• Implement community outreach strategic plans for assigned projects.
• Schedule, coordinate, organize, and attend outreach activities such as community meetings and events throughout the District to engage and inform the community regarding the Facilities Services Division’s construction projects, programs and initiatives.
• Inform and engage the community on the school construction process including site selection, California Environmental Quality Act and Environmental Protection Agency policies and procedures, acquisition and relocation, and design and construction issues.
• Provide information and written reports to Community Relations supervisors for presentations before the Board of Education, Bond Oversight Committee and other stakeholders.
• Lead and coordinate the efforts of various planning committee stakeholders for special events such as groundbreaking, ribbon cutting, and school openings, for the purpose of coordinating resources and monitoring event expenditures.
• Develop and maintain project files and contact databases for assigned projects.
• Provides information to District personnel, community groups, business and trade organizations, education agencies, and the public concerning the procurement policies and procedures applicable to the Los Angeles Unified School District’s Procurement Services and the Facilities Services Division.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in public relations, community relations, urban planning, business administration, public administration or related field, OR

• Candidates who do not meet the education requirement may compensate for experience on a year for-year basis for up to 2 years.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of four (4) years full time paid professional experience in a public or private agency related to performing community outreach activities, organizing outreach campaigns, and conducting field work for community-based organizations and groups.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Knowledge of public relations principles, current community issues and local government structures
• Excellent communication skills
• Public relations principles
• Assimilating information from various sources
• Working effectively with various diverse groups
• Compliance and Collaboration
• Detail-oriented and designs promotional materials
• Prepare presentations
• A valid California Driver’s License for use of an automobile as traveling will be required

SALARY RANGE: $83,800 - $ 96,800 per year depending on experience

BENEFITS: Benefits include health, dental and vision insurance, vacation, sick-time, 401k plan

HOW TO APPLY: Please email a recent resume to opportunities@leeandrewsgroup.com or apply through Monster.