HDR

Principal Community Relations Officer

HDR • $100K — $120K *
Los Angeles, CA 90011In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years' experience in the communications field (social media, event planning, etc.)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Self-motivated and collaborative team player
  • Strong problem-solving abilities
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign
  • Ability to engage with senior leaders and manage cross-functional projects
  • Commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a high-level liaison with external stakeholders like officials and community groups.
  • Plan and implement outreach strategies to identify community needs and promote projects.
  • Collaborate with LACMTA staff and project contractors to resolve conflicts.
  • Research issues and work with management to address community concerns.
  • Recommend strategies to support LACMTA's goals and objectives.
  • Prepare and deliver presentations to diverse audiences including management and community groups.
  • Develop content to educate the public about construction activities.

Benefits

  • Be a part of an employee-owned culture.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and continuous improvement.
  • Engagement with diverse stakeholders and community leaders.
Full Job Description
In the role of Principal Community Relations Officer, we will count on you to:

  • Provide high-level liaison work between external stakeholders, such as elected officials, businesses, and community and special interest groups regarding the project
  • Plan and implement, or attend publicity efforts, strategies, and outreach programs to define community needs, obtain their input, gain their support, and promote the Projects
  • Meet and confer with LACMTA staff, external stakeholders, and project contractors to resolve conflicting or divergent opinions and to reach mutually acceptable solutions
  • Research incidents, complaints, and concerns, including difficult and sensitive problems, and interfaces with contractors and management to resolve issues
  • Recommend strategies to promote LACMTA's strategic goals and objectives
  • Prepare and make presentations to management, public officials, community groups, schools and other stakeholders
  • Provide support to project management and the department, and interdepartment management in Board presentations, community outreach, and in coordinating construction activities and mitigations
  • Provide input in creating useful communication tools and methods
  • Develop content for collateral material to educate the public on construction activities
  • Keep the community and elected officials informed of construction impacts related to construction projects
  • Remain up to date on current and proposed activities and programs, and applicable regulations by attending Board, project, and community meetings.
  • Prepare correspondence, reports, newsletter, and talking materials, as requested, by management or public officials
  • Plan and conduct safety education outreach before and during construction projects
  • Coordinate and conduct tours of the Project


Preferred Qualifications

  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in Community Relations dealing with the interface of construction activities, government agencies, businesses and the general public
  • Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, journalism, political science or other related field is desirable
  • Proficiency in a 2nd language such as Spanish is preferred


Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • A minimum of 5 years experience in a communications field of expertise: social media, event planning, community engagement, target marketing, descriptive writing, public involvement, etc
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Self-motivated and ability to work independent with multiple teams as well as team oriented
  • Great interpersonal and communication skills - positive outlook and attitude
  • High aptitude for managing and solving tactical issues
  • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
  • Comfortable and competent while working with senior leaders and managing cross-functional efforts
  • Demonstrated ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a high-energy, fast-paced environment
  • Committed to quality, continuous improvement, and HDR values
  • Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite - InDesign
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

About HDR

HDR is an architecture, engineering, and consulting firm based in Omaha, Nebraska. The company was founded in 1917 as Henningson Engineering Company and has since grown to become one of the largest engineering firms in the United States. HDR provides a wide range of services, including architecture, engineering, environmental consulting, and construction management. The company has worked on a number of high-profile projects, including the Hoover Dam Bypass and the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. HDR is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area by organizations such as the U.S. Green Building Council.
Learn more about HDR
Size
10,000 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Founded
1917
* Ladders Estimates

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