Public Outreach Specialist

Public Outreach Specialist Job Locations US-CA-Los Angeles ID 2026-2889 Category Administrative/Clerical Position Type Regular Full-Time Min USD $120,000.00/Yr. Max USD $130,000.00/Yr. Overview Cordoba Corporation is a leading engineering and design firm based in California. We are seeking a Public Outreach Specialist to join our Facilities Sector. The ideal candidate will provide communication, outreach, and administrative support for the Airfield and Terminal Modernization Program (ATMP) Roadways and Enabling Projects (Century Beautification, LAX Gateway, various LAX Landside projects, etc.), reporting to the Public Information Specialist II. Assists with the implementation of public information and community outreach initiatives, stakeholder engagement activities, public notifications, and project communications. Supports efforts to maintain accurate, timely, and consistent communication with project stakeholders, community members, businesses, and the public throughout project planning, design, and construction activities. Responsibilities Assists in implementing the ATMP Roadways and Enabling Projects stakeholder engagement and communications plans. Helps track and address public inquiries, comments, complaints, and requests for information and escalate issues as appropriate. Assists in preparing and distributing traffic advisories, construction notices, project updates, and community notifications. Maintains stakeholder contact databases and distribution lists. Drafts routine correspondence, meeting notices, stakeholder updates, and outreach materials. Assists with development of PowerPoint presentations, fact sheets, FAQs, and informational materials. Coordinates logistics for public outreach events, open houses, workshops, community meetings, and stakeholder briefings. Supports website updates, document uploads, and content management activities. Assists with social media content preparation, scheduling, graphics coordination, and monitoring. Supports media event preparation, including attendee coordination, logistics, and material distribution. Maintains communication records, outreach activity logs, and stakeholder engagement databases. Coordinates meeting schedules, agendas, sign-in sheets, and meeting summaries. Monitors project activities and community concerns and provides updates to the Public Information Specialist II. Assists in preparing reports documenting outreach efforts, stakeholder engagement activities, and communication metrics. Coordinates distribution of project information to internal project teams and external stakeholders. Supports contractor and consultant teams in implementing approved project communication protocols. Assists with field outreach activities at project sites, meetings, and community events. Performs other communications and outreach-related duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Public Administration, Planning, Political Science, or a related field. Relevant certifications in communications, public engagement, marketing, or project management are desirable Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams. Familiarity with Canva and Adobe Creative Suite. Experience working with website content management systems (CMS), including Drupal or similar platforms. Familiarity with email marketing platforms such as Benchmark or similar systems. Knowledge of social media platforms and content management tools. Ability to maintain electronic records, contact databases, and project communication logs. Experience in public outreach, public relations, communications, community engagement, or a related field. Experience supporting public infrastructure, transportation, aviation, construction, or government projects preferred. Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Detail-oriented with strong proofreading and quality control abilities. Ability to interact professionally with community members, businesses, agencies, elected officials, and project stakeholders. Demonstrates excellent customer service and stakeholder relations skills. Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment. Construction project experience preferred. Salary range: $120,000 to $130,000 per year Location: Los Angeles, CA Work Environment: Onsite Our Company Cordoba Corporation, Making a Difference Cordoba Corporation is a nationally recognized civil engineering, construction management, program management, and planning firm. Our expertise spans diverse sectors, including education and facilities, transportation, water, and energy. Collaborating closely with our clients, we have successfully delivered complex and high-impact infrastructure projects across California. National Recognition - Cordoba’s efforts have garnered national acclaim. Engineering News-Record (ENR) has consistently ranked us as a “top 100 construction management firm” and a “top 50 program management firm.” Additionally, ENR recognized Cordoba as a “top 100 design firm” in California in 2018. Our business model emphasizes efficiency, fostering a dynamic work environment. We approach projects with multifaceted strategies, ensuring successful outcomes. Statewide Presence - With headquarters in Los Angeles, Cordoba maintains a strong statewide presence. Our offices extend to San Francisco, Sacramento, San Ramon, Chatsworth, Santa Ana, Ontario, and San Diego. Enhancing Employee Well-Being Benefits and Perks : We offer multiple medical and dental insurance plans, as well as vision insurance. Plans are subsidized for both employees and dependents with coverage effective the first month after hire. Additionally, Cordoba provides employees with paid AD&D and life insurance, a 401k with an industry leading employer match, generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 9 paid holidays, and other forms of paid time off. We also offer flexible spending accounts (FSA’s) including medical care reimbursement, dependent care reimbursement, and commuter benefit plans. Employees are also eligible for our employee assistance program and well-being benefits that include stress management, nutrition, and financial well-being. Cordoba Corporation provides equal employment opportunities, promoting diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. Harassment-Free Workplace: We strictly prohibit workplace harassment based on any factor, including race, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. Cordoba is committed to fostering a healthy and happy lifestyle for our employees, both within and beyond the workplace. For inquiries or accommodations, please contact our HR Department at: (213) 895-0224. Join Cordoba Corporation and be part of shaping California’s future! #LI-Onsite Options Apply for this job online Apply Share Email this job to a friend Refer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Application FAQs Software Powered by ICIMS www.icims.com