Facilities Community Relations Specialist - Los Angeles, CA

Facilities Community Relations Specialist - Los Angeles, CA

Facilities Community Relations Specialist - Los Angeles, CA

Full-Time | On-Site | Los Angeles, CA

Why CMTS?

Every day at CMTS, our team delivers infrastructure projects that positively impact lives and communities. With over 42 years of industry experience, CMTS has built a strong foundation for continued success, providing project and construction management services to public and private clients nationwide.

We value our employees by fostering a culture of learning, professional development, and collaboration. CMTS is committed to maintaining a work environment that emphasizes safety, integrity, and accountability while supporting work-life balance and employee well-being. Our teams are empowered to grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact through the projects we deliver.

About Your Role

The Facilities Community Relations Specialist serves as the liaison between an organization's facilities operations and the surrounding community. Communicate project updates, address public concerns, and coordinate outreach efforts to keep stakeholders informed about construction, maintenance, or infrastructure activities. By organizing meetings, preparing communications, and responding to inquiries, help build trust, minimize disruptions, and ensure that community feedback is considered throughout the lifecycle of facilities projects.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in public relations, community relations, urban planning, business administration, public administration or related field.

OR

• An additional 2 years of directly RELEVANT experience

What You'll Need to Get the Job Done

• Four (4) years full time paid professional experience performing community outreach activities, organizing outreach campaigns, and conducting field work for community-based organizations and groups
• Knowledge of public relations principles, current community issues, and local government structures
• Proven experience designing promotional materials & presentation

What Will Make You Stand Out

• Valid California Driver's License for use of an automobile as traveling is required. - Required

What You'll Do

• Identify, contact, and work with the different sectors of the community, school administrators, and the offices of elected officials, legislators, Local District Superintendents and regulatory agencies to engage them in the process of construction projects, as well as programs and initiatives of the Facilities Services Division and to notify them of community meetings and events.
• Implement community outreach strategic plans for assigned projects.
• Schedule, coordinate, organize, and attend outreach activities such as community meetings and events throughout the district to engage and inform the community regarding the Facilities Services Division's construction projects, programs, and initiatives.
• Inform and engage the community on the school construction process including site selection, California Environmental Quality Act, and Environmental Protection Agency policies and procedures, acquisition and relocation, and design & construction issues.
• Provide information and written reports to Community Relations supervisors for presentations before the Board of Education, Bond Oversight Committee, and other stakeholders.
• Lead and coordinate the efforts of various planning committee stakeholders for special events such as groundbreaking, ribbon cutting, and school openings, for the purpose of coordinating resources and monitoring event expenditures.
• Develop and maintain project files and contact databases for assigned projects.
• Provide information to District personnel, community groups, business and trade organizations, education agencies, and the public concerning the procurement policies and procedures applicable to the Los Angeles Unified School District's Procurement Services and the Facilities Services Division.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You Can Expect from CMTS

• Opportunities to work on high-impact infrastructure projects across the United States and the U.S. Virgin Islands
• Collaborative and growth-focused team environment
• Competitive compensation
• CMTS LLC offers 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, 401k, life, and long-term disability insurance coverage for the employee
• Career advancement and professional development opportunities
  

Salary Requirements

• $98,000.00- $113,000.00 annually

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Equal Employment Opportunity

CMTS, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.