2025-07-15
Cumming
Other
/yr
employee
contract
Los Angeles
California
90001
United States
Position Title: Public Outreach Specialist
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Req Id: JR101228
Time Type: Full time
Description:
At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, as reflected in our top 10 rankings in ENR. With over 60 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless!
Our firm is currently looking for an experienced Public Outreach Specialist in Los Angeles, CA. The Public Outreach Specialist will assist in the development of community outreach programs to promote the construction program goals on behalf of the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA). This is an outstanding opportunity to bring your specialized expertise to an industry leading team.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Assists in the development and delivery of the Airfield and Terminal Modernization Program (ATMP) Roadways Project public and community outreach programs to promote project goals/mission. This role involves developing, implementing, and managing communication strategies to maintain consistent messaging, facilitate stakeholder engagement, and provide public transparency throughout all phases of the project, from design through construction.
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.
Knowledge & Skills Required:
Skilled in digital tools (CMS, email marketing, social media, MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite).
Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and InDesign.
Microsoft systems including Excel, Word, Power Point, Teams and Outlook.
Benchmark – general email marketing system used to send out public advisories.
Drupal – web content management system utilized by LAWA for the public facing website.
Utilize effective written and oral communication skills.
Ability to understand how your role contributes to the organization's goals.
Deliver quality work product by role modeling organizational core values.
Hold self accountable to individual and team goals.
Consistently communicate and collaborate with team members and clients.
Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with peers, leaders, and clients.
Proactively participate in self-development to continually enhance current skills and build new skills required to excel at current role and prepare for career progression.
Demonstrate ability to be dependable, diligent, and thorough.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Public Relations, Communications, Planning, Journalism, Marketing, or related fields.
Ten (10) years or more relevant experience.
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.
Relevant Professional Licensure & Certifications are preferred.
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Cumming Group is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity in its personnel policies and practices. It is Cumming Group’s policy to recruit, hire, train and promote Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, marital status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, sexual preference, sexual orientation, gender (including gender expression and gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions, including breastfeeding), military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, veteran status or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. All such decisions are based on (1) individual merit, qualifications, and competence as they relate to the particular position, and (2) promotion of the principle of equal employment opportunity.
All other terms and conditions of employment, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoff, return from layoff, training, education, and social and recreational programs, are administered without regard to the characteristics described above. To this end, Cumming Group complies with all provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, all of the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor, and all similar state and local laws.
In addition to base salary, Cumming Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
At Cumming Group, we are passionate about helping our clients execute large-scale, complex projects on-time and within budget. Our project and cost-management services are specifically tailored to each client’s needs and add meaningful value at every step of a project’s development.
Drawing on deep expertise in the communities and sectors we serve, we anticipate and solve problems, deliver solutions, and drive results. Since opening our doors in 1996, Cumming Group has grown to 50+ offices globally, and is now home to more than 1,950 team members – including many of the brightest minds in the industry.
Learn more about what a great organization we are at https://www.linkedin.com/company/cumming-group/about/
Cumming Group is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity in its personnel policies and practices. It is Cumming Group’s policy to recruit, hire, train and promote Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, marital status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, sexual preference, sexual orientation, gender (including gender expression and gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions, including breastfeeding), military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, veteran status or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. All such decisions are based on (1) individual merit, qualifications, and competence as they relate to the particular position, and (2) promotion of the principle of equal employment opportunity.
All other terms and conditions of employment, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoff, return from layoff, training, education, and social and recreational programs, are administered without regard to the characteristics described above. To this end, Cumming Group complies with all provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, all of the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor, and all similar state and local laws.
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