Overview
HDR is seeking a Community Outreach Lead with the skills and desire to support the BART Link 21 project in Northern California. This person will assist the team with logistics planning for events, facilitation, writing, crafting messages and developing communication tools, and attending and speaking at events. The successful candidate will have a strong task-oriented mindset, the ability to work under tight deadlines, experience delivering public involvement on infrastructure projects, and is exceptionally organized.
Responsibilities
Logistics planning for in-person and virtual public meetings, community events, trainings, focus groups, workshops, advisory committees, and other meetings
Information gathering, note taking, and assisting project manager at project meetings
Writing content for websites, newsletters, blogs, and other communication tools
Facilitating in-person and virtual meetings
Managing task lists, distribution lists, and reporting
Researching industry trends, stakeholders, and policy
Organizing project information, materials, and supplies
Delivering materials to communities within the project area
Coordinating with print and mail houses for materials creation and distribution
Attending and presenting at in-person and virtual engagement events
Qualifications
Associate degree in a closely related field, or relevant experience in community organizing or political campaign management
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Willingness to travel and work nights and weekends when required
Service- and client-oriented personality with the ability to handle multiple assignments at a time and meet deadlines
Self-starter who can work well independently or in a team environment
Attention to detail
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture
Preferred Qualifications
3-5 years of professional and related experience preferred
Candidates with experience in community advocacy, NEPA, CEQA and infrastructure projects are preferred
We will consider relocation for this position
The position can be located in any of our Northern California offices
HDR is an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.
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Responsibilities
Logistics planning for in-person and virtual public meetings, community events, trainings, focus groups, workshops, advisory committees, and other meetings
Information gathering, note taking, and assisting project manager at project meetings
Writing content for websites, newsletters, blogs, and other communication tools
Facilitating in-person and virtual meetings
Managing task lists, distribution lists, and reporting
Researching industry trends, stakeholders, and policy
Organizing project information, materials, and supplies
Delivering materials to communities within the project area
Coordinating with print and mail houses for materials creation and distribution
Attending and presenting at in-person and virtual engagement events
Qualifications
Associate degree in a closely related field, or relevant experience in community organizing or political campaign management
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Willingness to travel and work nights and weekends when required
Service- and client-oriented personality with the ability to handle multiple assignments at a time and meet deadlines
Self-starter who can work well independently or in a team environment
Attention to detail
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture
Preferred Qualifications
3-5 years of professional and related experience preferred
Candidates with experience in community advocacy, NEPA, CEQA and infrastructure projects are preferred
We will consider relocation for this position
The position can be located in any of our Northern California offices
HDR is an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.
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