Community Outreach Coordinator
Omnitrans, Colton, CA, United States
The Job
Ride OMNITRANS to a satisfying career that lets you make a difference in the San Bernardino Valley. Omnitrans, provider of public mass transit for the San Bernardino Valley in Southern California is seeking a highly skilled professional to join our award‑winning team. The ideal candidate hired will be responsible for planning, developing and implementing Omnitrans community outreach activities to enhance the agency's awareness and image among the general public and key segments in order to increase ridership and support for agency services.
Examples of Duties
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this position.
In partnership with the Manager, this position will develop and implement corporate partnership and distributor outlet programs, including researching and soliciting partners, outreach, presentations, partnering with Strategic Development staff to develop complementary service where needed, securing contracts and ongoing relationship management.
Develop a community outreach strategic plan.
Work and develop initiatives with partners internally and externally to help agency and ridership growth with activities, events, and promotions.
Develop, implement and manage community outreach program and communications including dissemination of promotional and educational information to employers, schools, senior centers, disabled community and civic organizations.
Oversee community programs that the Marketing and Communications Department is leading such as the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) business outreach and customer council.
Represent Omnitrans through appearances and presentations at community events and stakeholder venues to support outreach plan.
Develop outreach communications in partnership with specialists, including presentations, publications, videos and other promotional and educational materials.
Evaluate and recommend level of outreach participation at events; organize agency participation in community and stakeholder events including logistics and staffing management.
In partnership with the Manager, join Chamber of Commerce meeting to present Omnitrans services and promotions.
Maintain contact lists for outreach efforts and prepare reports on agency outreach activities.
Other: Coordinate efforts with other Omnitrans staff. Provide input and support for Omnitrans Marketing department projects. Support niche marketing efforts through community partnerships (student, senior, etc.).
In absence of Marketing Director, perform essential functions.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide work direction to others but do not have direct performance appraisal responsibility.
The Requirements
To perform this job successfully, the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
A bachelor's degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications or a closely related field from an accredited four‑year college or university; plus three or more years of related experience in community outreach, communications, or public relations; strong communication and presentation skills, both written and oral; strong planning and organization skills. Position requires flexible schedule to accommodate participation in weekend or evening events. Travel within the service area is required. Bilingual (Spanish) is desirable.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Must be familiar with current business operating systems, software, and programs (i.e. MS Office), as well as graphic software applications (i.e. Adobe Suite).
EEO Statement
EEO/AA including Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
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Ride OMNITRANS to a satisfying career that lets you make a difference in the San Bernardino Valley. Omnitrans, provider of public mass transit for the San Bernardino Valley in Southern California is seeking a highly skilled professional to join our award‑winning team. The ideal candidate hired will be responsible for planning, developing and implementing Omnitrans community outreach activities to enhance the agency's awareness and image among the general public and key segments in order to increase ridership and support for agency services.
Examples of Duties
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this position.
In partnership with the Manager, this position will develop and implement corporate partnership and distributor outlet programs, including researching and soliciting partners, outreach, presentations, partnering with Strategic Development staff to develop complementary service where needed, securing contracts and ongoing relationship management.
Develop a community outreach strategic plan.
Work and develop initiatives with partners internally and externally to help agency and ridership growth with activities, events, and promotions.
Develop, implement and manage community outreach program and communications including dissemination of promotional and educational information to employers, schools, senior centers, disabled community and civic organizations.
Oversee community programs that the Marketing and Communications Department is leading such as the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) business outreach and customer council.
Represent Omnitrans through appearances and presentations at community events and stakeholder venues to support outreach plan.
Develop outreach communications in partnership with specialists, including presentations, publications, videos and other promotional and educational materials.
Evaluate and recommend level of outreach participation at events; organize agency participation in community and stakeholder events including logistics and staffing management.
In partnership with the Manager, join Chamber of Commerce meeting to present Omnitrans services and promotions.
Maintain contact lists for outreach efforts and prepare reports on agency outreach activities.
Other: Coordinate efforts with other Omnitrans staff. Provide input and support for Omnitrans Marketing department projects. Support niche marketing efforts through community partnerships (student, senior, etc.).
In absence of Marketing Director, perform essential functions.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide work direction to others but do not have direct performance appraisal responsibility.
The Requirements
To perform this job successfully, the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
A bachelor's degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications or a closely related field from an accredited four‑year college or university; plus three or more years of related experience in community outreach, communications, or public relations; strong communication and presentation skills, both written and oral; strong planning and organization skills. Position requires flexible schedule to accommodate participation in weekend or evening events. Travel within the service area is required. Bilingual (Spanish) is desirable.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Must be familiar with current business operating systems, software, and programs (i.e. MS Office), as well as graphic software applications (i.e. Adobe Suite).
EEO Statement
EEO/AA including Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
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