Community Outreach Coordinator - Rail and Transit

Description

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Community Outreach Coordinator to join our team! This position will be onsite for the Gateway Hudson Tunnel Project for its two project management offices - (one in Lower Manhattan, NY, and one in Downtown Newark, NJ) housing over 300 employees (combined GDC and MPA).

Program background

The Gateway Program is the most urgent infrastructure program in the country – a comprehensive set of rail investments that will improve commuter and intercity services, add needed resiliency and, in its later stages, create new capacity between Newark, New Jersey and New York City, the busiest section of the Northeast Corridor (NEC). The first phase of the Gateway Program includes the Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP), which includes the construction of a new two-track tunnel under the Hudson River connecting to Penn Station New York as well as the full rehabilitation of the existing 110-year-old North River Tunnel. The Gateway Development Commission (GDC), established through bi-state legislation, is responsible for the financing and development of the Hudson Tunnel Project.

Key Responsibilities

• Staff the Program’s NY and NJ Community Engagement Centers (CECs) on a full-time basis (located in Weehawken, NJ and Manhattan, NYC).
• Support the development and facilitation of : Programming activities held at the CECs and in the surrounding communities to increase project awareness. And Educational outreach programming, including age-appropriate presentations for elementary, middle, and high school students; andSite tours.
• Act as a liaison between the project team and the community, addressing complaints, resolving issues, and ensuring a positive relationship throughout the project.
• Prepare and update program outreach materials, including presentations, flyers, and other collateral.

Qualifications & Skills

Security Clearance Requirement :

NoneThis position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!Salary Range : $72,900.00 - $127,600.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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