Public Outreach Project Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with our team of public outreach specialists and graphic designers on the high-level strategy, development, and implementation of communications programs and outreach plans for various clients.
• Draft written content for various traditional and digital collateral materials (e-blast, fact sheets, postcards, construction alerts), including social media content.
• Coordinate with technical teams, as needed, to gather project information for public dissemination.
• Engage stakeholder audiences in person or online, maintaining the client’s messaging.
• Establish and coordinate as-needed vendor services such as translations, canvassing, printing, event logistics and supplies.
• Collaborate with team on technology tools such as Smartsheet, Google Analytics, Constant Contact, CivicPlus, ArcGIS, Adobe Suite, Canva, Survey Monkey, Content Management Systems, etc. to communicate or manage project information.
• Manage social media and digital advertising platforms for clients.
• Document all outreach metrics and prepare monthly reports for KCS and clients.
• Aid in research and assessment pertaining to planning.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with representatives of community, employee, and public interest groups.
• Create and distribute press releases and information alerts.
• Assist in planning and implementation of milestone events.
• Develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize and accomplish work.
• Represent the company or clients at public meetings when necessary.
• Maintain good inter-departmental communication and a positive relationship with employees to promote employee satisfaction.
• Aid in preparing developing and/or producing PR proposals in response to client Request for Proposals (RFP) or Statement of Qualifications (SOQ).
• Collaborate with Marketing in the production and delivery of PR proposals.
• Perform office administration tasks.

Requirements

• Must be comfortable working with the public.
• Coordination Activities: Communicates project goals, timelines, and milestones. Ability to be a self-starter, detail oriented and well organized. Communicates issues with management and direct junior staff as needed. Identifies project interdependencies and potential resource constraints. Follows up with others to ensure they are on track to meet project goals. Must be able to coordinate and track multiple tasks for concurrent projects, keeping each deadline and project goal on schedule. Must be flexible and available to attend meetings or events during working and evening hours, including weekends.
• Communication Skills: Ability to thrive in team-oriented environment. Strong, effective communicator. Exceptional writer and strong verbal communications skills. Comfortable interacting with people at all levels of the organization. Adjusts style of conversation based on the audience. Uses words and messages appropriate given the background and interests of the people he/she is talking to.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations or equivalent in related field required.
• Experience: 5+ years related progressively complex experience, preferably with public relations experience in consulting engineering firm, public agency or related service business.
• Other Knowledge and Skills: Demonstrated experience working in social media; Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, NextDoor, Google+, blogs and other social networking sites preferred. Demonstrated ability to contribute to high-level communications and campaign strategies. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. High-level proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Must be highly organized and have strong desire to work in a team-driven atmosphere. Strong research and data analysis skills preferred. Must be able to clearly articulate ideas and concepts verbally, graphically, and in writing.

Benefits

The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the California Pay Transparency Law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. Salary Range: $63,206 - $105,487.

Career Development

We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

Equal Opportunity

Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans.