Community Relations and Events Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Project Coordination: Coordinate with project managers on communications, event and public involvement strategies.
• Project Coordination: Manage project schedules using Asana software and Gordley calendar.
• Project Coordination: Monitor publications and Google alerts, as assigned.
• Project Coordination: Assist the Community Relations Department with workload and task management as needed.
• Meetings and Events: Assist with the coordination of in-person and virtual public meetings and events, including site logistics and meeting materials.
• Meetings and Events: Coordinate with the internal team, arrange meeting locations, and distribute meeting notices to affected and interested parties.
• Meetings and Events: Attend meetings and events in support of Gordley Group clients, including but not limited to set-up, greeting attendees, conducting in-person surveys, communication with the public, passing out materials, photography, and teardown.
• Meetings and Events: Client events occasionally are set for evenings and weekends.
• Contact and Written Communication: Document contact with affected and interested parties.
• Contact and Written Communication: Coordinate contact list purchasing with outside vendors.

Preferred

• High school diploma or GED.
• Some college education; degree desirable.
• Two to five years' experience in a professional office environment.
• Proven oral and written communications skills.
• English usage and grammar consistent with company standards; knowledge of The Associated Press (AP) stylebook.
• Strong Spanish-language skills are also preferred but not required.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office products and digital meeting platforms such as Zoom.
• Knowledge of International Association for Public Participation Planning, Communication and Methods or willingness to acquire training.
• Willingness to be flexible and collaborative.
• Clear and professional written and verbal communications skills, and excellent filing, organizational and time management skills; must be comfortable with deadlines, multitasking and work that can flow in multiple directions at any given time.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance