Jr. Public Outreach Communications Specialist

Overview

Cordoba Corporation is a leading engineering, design PM/CM firm based in California. We are seeking a junior-level Public Outreach Communications Specialist to join our Facilities Sector with our Aviation client at LAX. The ideal candidate will assist in the development and delivery of the Airfield and Terminal Modernization Program (ATMP) internal and/or external outreach programs to promote project goals/mission. This role involves developing, implementing, and managing communication strategies for LAWA to maintain consistent messaging, facilitate stakeholder engagement, and provide public transparency throughout all phases of the program, from planning to design and through construction.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 5 years or more relevant experience.
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Public Relations, Communications, Planning, Journalism, Marketing, or related fields.
• Relevant Professional Licensure & Certifications are preferred.
• 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.
• 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.

Additional Information:

• May assume other duties as required/needed.
• Maybe required to work various shifts as needed.
• Maybe required to work past regular work shift.
• This is a Monday-Friday full-time position in the office or on the project site at LAX.
• After hours or weekend work may be required to perform the duties of the position. This shall be considered part of the salary.

Salary range: $100,000 to $125,000 per year

Location: Los Angeles (LAX), CA

Work Environment: 100% Onsite, five days per week

Our Company

Cordoba Corporation, Making a Difference

Cordoba Corporation is a nationally recognized civil engineering, construction management, program management, and planning firm. Our expertise spans diverse sectors, including education and facilities, transportation, water, and energy. Collaborating closely with our clients, we have successfully delivered complex and high-impact infrastructure projects across California.

 

National Recognition - Cordoba’s efforts have garnered national acclaim. Engineering News-Record (ENR) has consistently ranked us as a “top 100 construction management firm” and a “top 50 program management firm.” Additionally, ENR recognized Cordoba as a “top 100 design firm” in California