Community Transportation Project Coordinator - Rewarding Work

Client is a New Jersey based multilingual communications and community outreach firm. The firm is seeking a Community Coordinator (Coordinator) for a transportation/infrastructure project. The Coordinator is an important point of contact for communities on this transportation/infrastructure project. The Coordinator will be asked to disseminate project information to stakeholders and the general public. The Coordinator will also be responsible for responding to community needs, as well as providing regular updates and advisories.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (MAY INCLUDE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING)

• Coordinate with stakeholders, constituents, project team, and contractors

• Coordinate and work closely with team members

• Coordinate outreach activities and support media events

• Update the Project website

• Support Project Communications Officer

• Engage with the community

• Respond to community concerns and inquiries

• Attend community meetings and events

• Perform administrative tasks as needed

• Develop, maintain, and keep a calendar of community events, including Ethnic/Religious Festivals, Street Fairs, Marathons and Parades

• Develop a Community Notification Network, identifying key community institutions and organizations by name, association, and address.

• Preparation of informational materials, including construction notices and electronic communications, notices, newsletters as needed. Provide write-ups for inclusion in the newsletters.

• Provide photos and videos of project events

• Perform project area surveys

• Ensure email distribution lists are established

• Document project progress

• All other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong oral and written communications and problem resolution skills.

• Extremely organized and detailed oriented

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.

• Experience in construction/transportation/infrastructure sectors preferred

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree (B. S. or B. A.) Minimum of five (5) years of experience preferably with New Jersey and/or New York City Agencies such as: NYCDDC, NYCDEP, MTA and/or NJDOT