Community Relations Specialist

Position Title: Community Relations Specialist - School Construction Program (Owners Team) Client / Program: Los Angeles Unified School District Position Location: Los Angeles Area Position Start Date: Approximately April to May Salary $123,000 to $125,000 per year as a full-time employee, plus full company benefits, including 10 paid vacation days, 11 paid holidays, and 5 paid sick days. Company medical insurance and 401K plan DACM Project Management, Inc. is a full-service program and project construction management company established in 1987. Position Overview: The successful candidate for this position will be assigned to the LAUSD Facilities Program and coordinate community relations for the school construction and renovation program. Position Functions: 1. 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. 2 . Implement community outreach strategic plans for assigned projects. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. Provide information and written reports to Community Relations supervisors for presentations before the Board of Education, Bond Oversight Committee and other stakeholders. 6. 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. 7. Develop and maintain project files and contact databases for assigned projects. 8. Provide 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. 9. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Required Qualifications: Required 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. Required Education: 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. OR Candidates who do not meet the education requirement may compensate for experience on a year-for- year basis for up to 2 years. 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 Driver’s License for us of an automobile as travelling will be required