Facilities Community Relations Specialist

Vanir is a proud minority- and woman-owned company, recognized as a national leader in program, project and construction management (PMCM) and real estate development. Since 1964, we have consistently exceeded client expectations. Ranked as a top PMCM firm by Engineering News-Record (ENR) for more than three decades, our award-winning team provides a full range of services to public and private sector clients in the aviation; healthcare; education (K-12 and higher); justice and essential services; science and technology; state and local government; transportation; water and wastewater; energy; and commercial, residential and nonprofit markets.

Essential Duties & 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
  Division's 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 District's Procurement Services and the Facilities Services
  Division.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in public relations, community relations, urban planning, business administration, public administration or related field
  
  • Candidates who do not meet the education requirement may compensate experience on a year-foryear basis for up to 2 years
• 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 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 Driver's License for us of an automobile as travelling will be required

Offered rate of compensation will be based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including education, qualifications, experience, and geographic location. The Salary range for this position is $70,000-$85,000.

Benefits

Vanir offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that includes 401(k) Savings with employer matching contributions, medical, dental, vision, health savings account (HSA) with employer contributions, life, AD&D and disability benefits, flexible spending account (FSA), voluntary benefits, Teladoc, pet insurance, paid time off, national employee assistance program (EAP) and employee referral program.

If you're interested in working for Vanir please visit our website to learn more and to apply online at www.vanir.com.

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Contact Email: careers@vanir.com

Persons with medical limitations may, with reasonable accommodations, be capable of performing the duties of this position. Such a determination must be made on an individual basis considering the person's limitations, the requirements of the position, and the company's ability to make reasonable accommodations to the person's limitations.

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