Public Outreach Specialist II

Hill International is seeking a Public Outreach Specialist II in Los Angeles, California

• Monitors and reports on issues, complaints, and project activities.
• Provides strategic communications support.
• Executes the stakeholder engagement plan.
• Identifies and strategizes solutions for key and contentious issues.
• Drafts presentation materials including PowerPoint presentations and briefing materials.
• Drafts and reviews notifications such as Traffic Advisories, Construction Notices, and Press Releases.
• Supports website content management, ensuring timely updates and document uploads (e.g., traffic advisories, announcements, FAQ sheets, meeting information, schedules).
• Supports social media content development including messaging, captions, graphics.
• Develops and disseminates Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and Fact Sheet documents.
• Coordinates media events, press tours, and milestone celebrations.
• Facilitates dissemination of communications to both internal and external audiences.
• Collaborates with contractors to implement communication protocols.
• Coordinates project related community engagement initiatives.
• Maintains comprehensive records of all public communications.
• Coordinates and organizes public outreach events (i.e. Open Houses, Workshops, Public Hearings, etc.).
• Assists LAWA team in further identifying and connecting with local business and community stakeholders, and general public.

• 10 years or more relevant experience.
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Public Relations, Communications, Planning, Journalism, Marketing, or related fields.
• Relevant Professional Licensure & Certifications are preferred.
• Strong written, visual, and verbal communication.
• Able to manage multiple tasks in fast-paced settings.
• Experienced with diverse communities, agencies, and media.
• Knowledgeable about public project phases and communications.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Comfortable operating in a team-oriented, collaborative work environment.
• Produce accurate and timely results while maintaining a customer service attitude.
• Demonstrated success on the job, as evidenced by satisfactory performance reviews, acceptance of responsibility and growth in previous positions.
• Experience in a construction office is necessary.
• Skilled in digital tools (CMS, email marketing, social media, MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite).
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and InDesign.
• Skilled in Microsoft systems including Excel, Word, Power Point, Teams and Outlook.

The salary range for this position is $110,000-$140,000. The offered salary will be based on the applicants qualifications, education, experience and work location.

Depending upon your employment status, Hill's comprehensive benefits may include, Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer Paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurances, Business Travel Accident Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Benefits, Legal Assistance, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Auto & Home Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Voluntary Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance. Paid Time Off (PTO), Holidays, 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan, Employee Referral Program, Professional Certification Incentive Program, Hill University Learning and Development, Tuition Reimbursement, EAP, Years of Service Awards Program.

Hill International, with more than 4,100+ professionals in over 100 offices worldwide, provides program management, project management, construction management, project management oversight, advisory, facilities management, and other consulting services to clients in a variety of market sectors. Engineering News-Record magazine recently ranked Hill as one of the largest program management firms in the world. For more information on Hill, please visit our website at www.hillintl.com.

Hill is exclusively a program, project, and construction management provider, meaning we have one focus as a company: protecting client interests. Free of any potential conflicts, our entire business is geared towards helping clients achieve their desired outcomes. We are dedicated to exceeding expectations throughout the entire construction project lifecycle and adapt to the needs of each assignment to develop tailored approaches and solutions to meet those needs.

Hill is a GISI Consulting Group company, part of the Global Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. (GISI) family of companies. Learn more about GISI Consulting Group at www.gisi.com.

Hill International is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled

Note: This job description is intended to provide an indication of the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions to be carried out as part of fulfilling the role mentioned in the job title. Various other duties as required.

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