Dynamic, boutique public affairs firm providing outreach and engagement on some of the largest and most exciting public infrastructure projects in the region is seeking a full-time Assistant Project Manager. The ideal candidate is passionate about public outreach and engagement and one or all of the following: public transportation, environmental sustainability, community development and plans, marketing, administration, communications and transformation of urban settings. Candidate must be outgoing, flexible (willing to work evenings and weekends when needed), organized, attentive to detail, a strong writer, proficient in Microsoft Office & Google Suite, and social media savvy.
What you’d expect:
- Support all aspects of public engagement and community outreach activities including the development and implementation of public outreach programs frequently associated with the environmental documentation required for the California Environmental Quality Act/National Environmental Protection Act (CEQA/NEPA).
- Responsible in assisting with the firm’s day-to-day business development and marketing tasks, including responding to client requests for qualifications (RFQs), developing and updating TRG’s qualifications documents and tracking requests for proposals (RFPs).
- Assist in administrative tasks, including tracking project insurance, invoices and ensuring vendors paid promptly. Monthly QC/QA of project billing and invoicing.
- Development and maintain database of contacts, tracking of deliverables and project comments.
- Development of collateral and notification materials, and dissemination of materials. Experience with email marketing and web marketing software desired.
- Logistics associated with the planning and staffing of public hearings and community meetings, documentation of outreach activities, and general support as needed by Project Managers.
What we’d expect:
- Assist in developing and implementing outreach and engagement plans for large public projects.
- Interested in developing innovative ways of advancing public participation in pivotal projects within the Southern California region.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, organized and detail oriented.
- Self-starter and work well as part of a small team. Negotiable options for work-from-home or hybrid office work settings.
- Interest and some experience in government and public policy, CEQA/NEPA environmental process, public affairs and community relations.
- Strong inter-personal skills, ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams and can multi-task. Comfortable and confident in engaging with community members at public outreach events.
- Experience with social media and design software, such as Adobe Creative Suite, ArcGIS, Canva and Wordpress or Drupal desired.
- Ability to set up and facilitate community meetings, events and innovative outreach on-the-go. Ability to lift up to 25lbs and access to personal vehicle for transporting supplies to meetings and events strongly desired.
At a minimum the selected candidate will possess a BA/BS in preferably one of the following areas:
- Public Administration Urban Planning Public Policy
- Environmental Studies
- Political Science
- Marketing
- Communications
- Public Affairs
- Community Relations
Salary will be commensurate with experience and academic qualifications. Excellent employer paid medical benefits including dental, paid vacation and traditional holidays.
Please email a cover letter and resume to: resumes@therobertgroup.com and put “Assistant PM” in subject line.