Public Outreach Specialist I - LAX Construction Program

Responsibilities

• Assist with public outreach and stakeholder engagement activities for airport construction projects.
• Prepare and distribute construction notices, traffic advisories, project updates, and community notifications.
• Respond to and track public inquiries, comments, and concerns.
• Coordinate community meetings, public events, workshops, and stakeholder briefings.
• Develop presentations, fact sheets, newsletters, and other communication materials.
• Support website updates, social media content, and stakeholder contact databases.
• Maintain outreach records, communication logs, and project reports.
• Coordinate with project teams, contractors, consultants, and community stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Experience in public outreach, communications, public relations, or community engagement.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Familiarity with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, website content management systems, and social media platforms.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Preferred

• Public outreach or communications experience supporting public-sector, transportation, aviation, infrastructure, or construction projects.
• Experience coordinating community meetings and communicating with diverse stakeholders.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision: 100% employer-paid monthly premiums for employees and 50% coverage for dependents under our company-sponsored plan*
• Life Insurance: Company-paid coverage up to $50,000
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrues up to 80 hours per year with increased accrual based on tenure
• Sick Leave: 10 days of paid sick leave annually - well above the average of 5-6 days offered by most firms
• Holidays: 9 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, and a paid day off for your BIRTHDAY!!!
• 401(k): Company match up to 4% (100% of the first 3%, 50% of the next 2%)
• Education Support: Assistance with tuition, licenses, and professional certifications
• Referral Bonus: Highest employee referral program of $5,000–$10,000 depending on level of hire
• Extra Paid Leave: For jury duty, bereavement leave, and voting time for local/state/federal elections
• Client Shutdown Days: Additional paid days off when client offices are closed