Community Outreach Specialist

Position: Community Outreach Specialist
Location: Ft. Lauderdale FL 33309
Duration: 12 Months with a possibility of extension for another 3 Years
Acts as the source for project-related information; writes Community Awareness Plans that define the stakeholders and how to distribute information for projects in the construction phase; identifies potential impacts to the public as a result of construction; prepares and disseminates collateral materials to the public using plain language; develops strategies, alliances, and corporate partnerships; prepares and presents project information for meetings; creates and documents project issues logs; coordinates resolution of issues; maintains database of stakeholders; prepares information for updating
website(s); distributes weekly project e-blast updates to stakeholders; performs media responses by interview or in writing as needed; coordinates and staffs formal and informal public meetings; and executes other duties relevant to the position, as authorized by the Department.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or Equivalent
100% availability during the Department s routine working hours.
A minimum of Three (3) years experience in Community Outreach/Public Relations.
A minimum of (1) one year of experience working/coordinating issues relating to transportation construction in a lead role.
Experience on a major transportation construction project; and
Have familiarity with the diverse community in District 4.
Ability to communicate effectively in English (verbally and in writing)