Public Outreach Specialist I

The role

This person provides communications, outreach, and administrative support for the Airfield and Terminal Modernization Program Roadways and Enabling Projects. They assist with stakeholder engagement, public notifications, and project communications throughout planning, design, and construction.

What you will do

• Assists in implementing stakeholder engagement and communications plans.
• Helps track and address public inquiries, comments, complaints, and requests for information.
• Assists in preparing and distributing traffic advisories, construction notices, and community notifications.
• Maintains stakeholder contact databases and distribution lists.
• Drafts routine correspondence, meeting notices, stakeholder updates, and outreach materials.
• Assists with development of PowerPoint presentations, fact sheets, FAQs, and informational materials.
• Coordinates logistics for public outreach events, open houses, workshops, community meetings, and stakeholder briefings.
• Supports website updates, document uploads, and content management activities.
• Assists with social media content preparation, scheduling, graphics coordination, and monitoring.
• Supports media event preparation, including attendee coordination, logistics, and material distribution.

Required qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• Familiarity with Canva and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience working with website content management systems (CMS), including Drupal or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with email marketing platforms such as Benchmark or similar systems.
• Knowledge of social media platforms and content management tools.
• Ability to maintain electronic records, contact databases, and project communication logs.
• Experience in public outreach, public relations, communications, community engagement, or a related field.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong proofreading and quality control abilities.
• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Public Administration, Planning, Political Science, or a related field.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting public infrastructure, transportation, aviation, construction, or government projects
• Construction project experience
• Relevant certifications in communications, public engagement, marketing, or project management

Benefits

• 100% paid base coverage (Health, Vision, & Dental insurance)
• 401(k)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick
• Paid Vacation
• EAP - Employee Assistance Program

Before you apply

• You must provide proof of residency in Southern California to be considered.
• You will be asked to provide most updated resume, certifications or licenses, 3-4 professional references, and a project list.

About the company

O2EPCM, Inc. is a firm providing Professional, Technical, Consulting and Management Services in the Planning, Design, Engineering and Construction Industry. They serve Local, State, Federal Government Agencies, Utility Companies and Private Clients.