What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Outreach Coordinator position at Armand Corp?
Armand Corporation, an award-winning M/WBE Construction Management firm celebrating over 34 years in the industry, is seeking a full-time Community Outreach Coordinator.
The ideal candidate has at least three years of demonstrated experience in community engagement, and a strong understanding of engagement strategies. Candidates must also have experience working in and around construction sites and the ability to effectively communicate with diverse populations.
If selected, candidates will need to provide digital proof of licensure and certification for all U.S.-based accolades, including academic degrees, before the time of the interview. Information provided will be handled with discretion and used purely for employment-related purposes, including background checks for various government agency clients.
This position will be full-time, on-site. Candidates are expected to live in or near the New York metropolitan area.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:
The ideal candidate has at least three years of demonstrated experience in community engagement, and a strong understanding of engagement strategies. Candidates must also have experience working in and around construction sites and the ability to effectively communicate with diverse populations.
If selected, candidates will need to provide digital proof of licensure and certification for all U.S.-based accolades, including academic degrees, before the time of the interview. Information provided will be handled with discretion and used purely for employment-related purposes, including background checks for various government agency clients.
This position will be full-time, on-site. Candidates are expected to live in or near the New York metropolitan area.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Plan and execute multi-stakeholder meetings for project phases, including pre-planning/procurement, design/relocation, and construction.
- Oversee outreach efforts to ensure adherence to policies and high-quality service delivery.
- Staff the Program’s NY and NJ Community Engagement Centers (CECs) full-time, located in Weehawken, NJ, and Manhattan, NYC.
- Support the development and facilitation of:
- Programming activities at the CECs and in surrounding communities to increase project awareness.
- Educational outreach programming, including age-appropriate presentations for elementary, middle, and high school students.
- Site tours.
- Act as a liaison between the project team and the community, addressing complaints, resolving issues, and maintaining positive relationships throughout the project.
- Prepare and update program outreach materials, including presentations, flyers, and other collateral.
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Community Engagement, or a related field.
- Minimum of three years of experience in community outreach, public relations, or stakeholder engagement, preferably in construction or infrastructure projects.
- Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and cultural sensitivity to engage with diverse communities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Proficiency in the MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) and adeptness in learning new technologies and software.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and build relationships with various stakeholders.
- Knowledge of community engagement best practices, public involvement techniques, and communication strategies.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Project), Adobe Creative Suite, e-Builder, and Adobe Acrobat.
- Willingness to work evenings or weekends as needed for outreach and public meetings.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
We look forward to your application!