Public Information Specialist

https://kkcsinc.com/

Program Management | Construction Management

Kal Krishnan Consulting Services, Inc. (KKCS), a California Corporation, is a full-service construction management and program management organization. The firm has grown steadily in size and capability since its founding in 1987, and today employs more than 95 professionals in our regional offices. KKCS has attracted to its staff a full complement of highly experienced, talented, and dedicated professionals who bring a collaborative, integrated team approach to our clients' projects.

KKCS experience includes work on rail, airports, ports, freeways, schools, universities, facilities, water, wastewater, bridges, and roadways. Our client list includes federal agencies, state agencies, regional agencies, and private clients. KKCS has broad experience and expertise in engineering design, project management, and project controls services.

The KKCS culture is rooted in the ideals of integrity, safety, diversity, and ethical business practices, which is a commitment shared by all KKCS employees throughout our offices and project sites around the country. We have a positive impact on the communities we serve by not only improving infrastructure, but also providing service at a relatively low cost to the taxpayer. This allows for more money to be available to the agencies we serve, that inevitably will be reinvested in the community. At KKCS, we value the individual employee and the importance of their contributions toward quality improvement.

Public information specialist (K-12 School Projects)

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Salary Range: $86,520 - $91,520 annually
• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees
• 401k retirement plan with company matching contribution
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Company-paid life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) benefits
• Company-paid long-term (LTD) insurance
• Annual tuition assistance allowance for employees
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

POSITION DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

KKCS is seeking a Public Information Specialist to support the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Facilities Services Division in promoting its construction and modernization projects. The specialist will be responsible for shaping and managing public narrative around school facility improvements through strategic communication, media relations, and community engagement. The position is full-time, contract, W2, and onsite in Los Angeles, CA.

Duties:

• Maintain a strong and timely social media presence to disseminate information and promote the construction projects of FSD.
• Manage promotional materials, publications, media coverage, press guides, new releases, public outreach related to the dissemination of relevant information from the Facilities Services Division (FSD).
• Review online articles, videos and social media posts to align with Facilities Services Division's media plan and improve outdated information shared to the public or general community where schools are modernized or updated.
• Develop content to the District website to promote students, teachers, special events and other positive information.
• Research, collect data and facts, compile information and develop correspondence, new releases, news advisories, statements, featured articles, social media posts and special projects and scripts for release to community newspapers, radio and television stations, and other communications media and platforms.
• Produce or edit informational and educational materials such as newsletters, handbooks, brochures and other publications for dissemination.
• Participate in information and public relations planning such as providing input for FSD information and public relations goals and priorities and propose information budget to management.
• Evaluate information and public relations efforts for value and cost-effectiveness.
• Support the Facilities Executive Office in the creation of presentations, written material, and supporting documents for presentations to key executive meetings, especially board meetings.
• Develop displays, exhibits and educational programs or training avenues.
• Support the FSD branches, departments and offices in promoting new initiatives, accomplishments and results.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

Required Experience:

• Minimum five years' experience in public relations, information dissemination, media liaison, news reporting, feature writing, and maintaining working relationships with media staff.
• Candidate must have extensive experience in creating engaging and effective social media coverage for an agency.

Required Education:

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in communications, English, public relations, journalism or any related field.
• Candidates who do not meet the education requirement may substitute experience on a year-for-year basis.

How to Apply:

If you meet the qualifications and are interested in joining our team, please fill out the application online & submit your resume.

KKCS is an equal-opportunity employer encouraging individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply