Public Works Engagement & Outreach Coordinator

Job Duties And Responsibilities

Support the Public Works Transportation Planning and Programming division with vision, conceptualization, production, and editing of talking points, reports, handouts, publications and web content that are consistent with Public Works’ communication efforts. This includes maps, charts, reports, brochures, and web content that support the team’s communication and outreach efforts.

Develop and implement issue-specific communication plans and strategies for both internal and external audiences, effectively communicating with appropriate partners and stakeholders (i.e. media, residents, elected officials, and/or other agencies).

Collaborate with transportation planners and the Communications Department to coordinate, implement, and administer marketing and community outreach and education.

Plan, manage and participate in internal and external events such as community forums, project tours, project celebrations, etc. Examples include annual Community Connections Conference, Open Streets and As You Go MPS events.

Develop and recommend appropriate outreach strategies to various project teams to ensure clear and consistent messaging that clearly reflects Public Works' strategies and goals, including for capital projects and engagement initiatives.

Prepare and make presentations to groups, residents, elected officials, and staff and act as a liaison regarding specific Public Works projects, programs and capital projects.

Develop and administer vendor contracts. Act as resource for staff team on latest procurement best practices related to outreach and engagement events, including the Community Engagement Consulting Pool.

Maintain, help institutionalize and update as needed the strategic communications and engagement templates and resources for the Transportation Planning and Programming Division of Public Works.

Uphold the City’s website standards and guidelines across a variety of project pages and program pages. Keep up-to-date on the City’s website standards and guidelines and ensure that content is reviewed and edited to maintain the standards while remaining in contact with the Quality Owners.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in Public relations, Communications, or Community Engagement or related field
• Minimum Experience: Three years of experience that includes developing educational and communication strategies and plans, conducting community outreach activities, using software and web applications to produce effective communication products

A resume is required. You must attach an updated resume to your application.