Part-Time Communications & Outreach Coordinator

Redwood Resources is a certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and California Small Business specializing in multilingual community engagement, strategic communications, and public outreach for public agencies across Southern California and beyond. Clients include LA Metro, BART, SCAG, OCTA, and LAWA.

We are seeking a detail-oriented, creative, and proactive Part-Time Communications & Outreach Coordinator to support our growing portfolio of public outreach and communications contracts. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and is looking to grow with a dynamic small business. Strong performers will have the opportunity to transition to a close-to-full-time position.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Project Coordination: Track and manage project tasks, timelines, and deliverables across multiple client contracts; support project managers to keep work on schedule and on budget.

Communications & Outreach Implementation: Assist in executing communications and public outreach plans, including drafting content, coordinating distribution, supporting community events, and tracking engagement.

Design & Visual Content (Canva): Create and update professional materials - flyers, social graphics, presentations, reports, one-pagers, and event collateral - using Canva and related tools.

Presentations & Reports: Develop polished PowerPoint presentations and written reports that communicate project progress, findings, and recommendations to internal teams and public agency clients.

Tabling & Community Events: Represent Redwood Resources and clients at community outreach events, information tables, pop-ups, and public meetings; set up materials, engage attendees, and collect data as needed.

Administrative Support: Maintain project files, contact lists, meeting notes, and trackers; support internal operations as the team scales.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Required

Experience in community outreach, public engagement, or communications - in a professional or public agency context - at least 2 years

Proficiency in Canva; ability to create polished, on-brand visual materials from scratch or templates

Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to write clearly for both public and professional audiences

Comfortable creating and delivering presentations and written reports

Experience leading and participating in or staffing tabling events, community meetings, or similar public-facing activities

Highly organized, dependable, and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

Proficient in Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides)

Familiarity with project management tools, particularly Asana |

Self - management is mandatory

Preferred (Nice to Have)

Bilingual or multilingual - Spanish, Korean, Chinese, Armenian, or other community languages, a strong plus

Experience working with or for public agencies (transit, planning, municipal)

Experience with social media content creation or management

Background in survey administration, data collection, or community research

COMPENSATION & DETAILS
Employment Type

Part-Time, W-2 Employee (path to Full-Time)

Hours

Approximately 15-25 hours per week (flexible; project-dependent)

Location

Hybrid - Culver City, CA office + remote; some local travel for events

Compensation

$30 - $42.50/hour, competitive and commensurate with experience

This position is designed to grow. High-performing coordinators will have the opportunity to take on expanded responsibilities, lead project workstreams, and transition to a full-time role as the firm continues to scale. We invest in the people who invest in us.

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