Facilities Community Relations Specialist

About the Company

Enterris Associates is a trusted full-service consulting firm specializing in program and project management risk analysis and mitigation claims support compliance and dispute resolution. We partner with the public sector and utility clients to drive the successful delivery of complex infrastructure projects. Our advisory services include testing and inspection contract administration and oversight compliance monitoring and comprehensive construction and project management - all tailored to help our clients navigate challenges and achieve their goals with confidence. Formally established in 2021 and built on the legacy of PQM founded in 2006 we bring nearly two decades of Architecture Engineering and Construction expertise to our clients. We deliver value through quality oversight project management compliance and risk mitigation.

Job Title

• Facilities Community Relations Specialist

Employment Terms

• Full-time regular employment 40 hours per week / 100% FTE

Essential Job 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 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.

Qualifications

Education

• 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-for-year basis for up to 2 years

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.

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

Compensation

• This role is salaried/exempt with a base annual salary range of $85000.00 - $95000.00 and commensurate with skill education experience and work location.
• This role is bonus eligible after 6 months of employment.

Benefits Package

• Enterris offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to all full-time regular employees including:
• PPO and HMO Medical plans including a 100% employer-paid base plan and Health Savings Accounts
• Dental PPO
• Vision PPO
• Short Term Disability (100% employer-paid)
• Long Term Disability (100% employer-paid)
• Basic Life / AD&D Insurance (100% employer-paid)
• Critical Illness insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Matching up to 6%
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Programs (100% employer-paid)
• Perks & Discounts
• Work-life Balance
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Company events and great culture

Work Environment

• This job operates in a professional environment and uses standard equipment such as computers and phones.

Physical Demands

• Be able to sit and/or stand for up to 8 hours per day.
• Demonstrate the ability to move freely for up to 8 hours per day.

Solicitation

• Please no solicitation of any kind from staffing agencies or recruiting firms.

EEOC Statement

Enterris Associates provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.