Description

About the Role

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey's EWR Redevelopment department is currently seeking a motivated and experienced individual to assist in public outreach and community relations for this project. The individual will help support the community benefits and monitoring components for all Program components including:

1. AirTrain Newark Replacement Program
2. EWR Station Access Project (At Grade Public Airport Access and Ground Transportation Hub)
3. EWR Vision Pan and New Terminal B Development
4. Additional EWR Redevelopment projects that may arise

The EWR Redevelopment Community Engagement Representative will assist in the development and execution of full-scale community relations campaigns for EWR Redevelopment, with emphasis on local business opportunities, workforce development, and educational opportunities within the Aviation industry. The EWR Redevelopment Community Engagement Representative Specialist works through the Aviation department in conjunction with the Intergovernmental and Community Relations (GOCORNJ) department.

Responsibilities

• Manage all community benefits programs with external stakeholders across the various EWR Redevelopment projects.
• Provide in-person oversight of community benefits programs and events at partner venues.
• Maintain the program calendar for all community engagement events and oversees program budget.
• Maintain database of all interested persons and organizations participating in EWR AirTrain events.
• With GOCORNJ and Aviation, coordinate stakeholder meetings and public information sessions when necessary.
• Prepare content for materials, handouts, periodic updates, newsletters and displays for ongoing public involvement.
• Maintain community benefits programs budgets and oversight of invoices and budget authorizations.
• Monitor MBE, WBE, SDVOB, and LBE participation through the B2G system and tracking charts to maintain participation plan progress
• Lead meetings with third party stakeholders and Contractors for oversight of program progress and coordination
• Coordinate with public agencies on agency initiatives including the City of Newark, City of Elizabeth, NJDOT, NJT, Amtrak, Conrail, etc.
• Provide content for the dedicated public outreach website and for the Redevelopment Program website.
• Submit to GOCORNJ & Aviation department monthly metric summaries of public participation efforts.
• Coordinate and supports the management of periodic job fairs in partnership with CAO, and other agency units, such as the Office of the Chief of Diversity and Inclusion Officer (OCDIO).
• May go door to door in local communities to deliver information about Program activities or to solicit opinions on Program elements.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in communications, political science or related field or equivalent experience
• At least 3 years community or government relations experience..

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience working with public, transportation or aviation agencies and organizations.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate activities across organization lines with diverse groups and external organizations.
• Knowledge of NJ elected officials within the Port-district.
• Knowledge of/experience with events planning and management.

Selection Process

The application process varies by position, but typically includes an initial phone interview for qualified candidates, followed by a more in-depth interview(s) and/or assessment(s). Selected candidates who are made a conditional job offer will be asked to undergo a background check.

Compensation & Benefits

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers a competitive benefits package, hybrid work options for many positions, and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement.

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How to Apply:

Interested candidates should apply to this job by clicking on the "Apply Now" button and submitting a resume. The Port Authority of NY & NJ welcomes veteran and military spouse applications.

Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.

About The Port Authority:

Founded in 1921, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey builds, operates, and maintains many of the most important transportation and trade infrastructure assets in the country. The agency's network of aviation, ground, rail, and seaport facilities is among the busiest in the country, supports more than 550,000 regional jobs, and generates more than twenty three billion in annual wages and eighty billion in annual economic activity. The Port Authority also owns and manages the 16-acre World Trade Center site, where the 1,776-foot-tall One World Trade Center is now the tallest skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey/Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.