Salary Range:  ($39,075-$78,149)

The Government/Community Relations Representative will conduct outreach to elected officials, stakeholders and community groups on the Exposition Light Rail Construction project. This position is at-will and serves at the pleasure of the hiring authority.

TYPICAL TASK/DUTIES:

Informs, promotes and helps address issues pertaining to the design, construction and implementation of this mass transit project.

Plans and implements strategy and outreach programs for the Exposition project, including a mitigation plan and construction impact program.

Coordinates and represents the Authority at community meetings, press conferences and media events.

Tasked with researching incidents, complaints and concerns, and interfaces with management and the community to resolve issues.

Provides verbal and written responses to concerns and inquiries from the community, stakeholders and elected officials.

Maintains records and prepares reports and correspondence on community issues.

Responds to telephone calls, mail, and faxes from constituents and elected officials.

Keeps abreast of issues and concerns by attending Board, Council and community meetings, and keeps the public and elected officials informed about milestones, schedule and construction impacts related to the Exposition Light Rail project.

Prepares collateral materials for distribution to the public.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

Protocol of communicating with and for public agencies

Group dynamics and community organizing techniques

Research and analytical techniques, methods and procedures

Experience on major mass transit construction project in a Community Relations role

Ability to:

Design, implement and manage public or community relations programs to promote a mass transit project

Communicate effectively orally and in writing

Represent the Authority before the public and elected officials

Analyze situations, identify problems, recommend solutions and evaluate outcomes

Balance competing community and political interests and interact professionally with the Board of Directors and their staffs, executive staff and other staff

Exercise judgment and creativity in making decisions and recommendations

Prepare reports and correspondence

Research and frame complex issues for communication to a non-technical audience

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of training, education and experience, which demonstrates the ability to perform this position's duties, such as:

Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Political Science, Marketing, Journalism, English or other related field

1-2 years experience working with community groups, elected officials or business groups in a community relations, political or public affairs capacity

Disclaimer:  This job specification is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

If you are interested in apply for a current opening, please send your resume to expojobs@exporail.net.

If you have any questions regarding the application process and/or current employment opportunities, please contact the Expo Authority at 213-243-5500.