Facilities Community Relations Specialist - LAUSD

About Us

Triangle DeCon Services Inc. is a boutique full service real estate advisory firm with a focus on project development and construction management for our valued private developers and public organizations in Southern California. We are a young energetic ethical professional knowledgeable customer-centric and multilingual team looking to deliver the most value to our clients and build/promote trust with them. Our team consists of licensed Professional Engineers (PE) certified Project Management Professionals (PMP) certified professional with Design Build Institute of America (DBIA) licensed General Building Contractor and other industry designations. We can provide entitlement development design procurement construction management project management expert witness and litigation support services on a variety of building types. Our experienced team have provided these services to successfully deliver various facilities for public school districts college districts universities commercial developers hospitality owners multinational CM/PM consultants and other valued clients.

Job Summary

Are you looking to apply your skills and utilize your experience to make a difference in our community Are you motivated to collaborate with a diverse team of professionals to deliver new projects for our clients Triangle is waiting for you to join our team!

This is a full-time position with Los Angeles Unified School District. The ideal Facilities Community Relations Specialist is a dynamic communicator and relationship-builder with a strong background in community outreach and public engagement. This candidate thrives in diverse settings effectively collaborating with school administrators elected officials regulatory agencies and local communities to ensure transparency and inclusion in the Facilities Services Divisions construction projects and initiatives. They bring at least four years of professional experience in outreach or public relations paired with the ability to organize large-scale events manage stakeholder communications and prepare compelling reports and presentations for leadership and oversight bodies. Highly skilled in public relations principles event coordination and compliance with environmental and governmental procedures the ideal candidate is detail-oriented resourceful and passionate about fostering trust and collaboration between the District and its communities.

Responsibilities

• 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 Divisions 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 Districts Procurement Services and the Facilities Services Division.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Required Expereince

• 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.

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 Drivers License for us of an automobile as travelling will be required

Education

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelors 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

Benefits Package Overview:

• PTO: 120 hours per year for vacation and sick time
• Holidays: 11 paid holidays
• Insurance: 100% premium coverage (up to $400/month) for medical vision and dental
• Professional Development: Up to $1000 annually for license renewals and education
• 401(k): Employer match: 100% up to 3% 50% on the next 2% vested immediately
• Participation in industry events