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Title:

Senior Manager, Outreach

 

 

Department:

NJTPA - Communications & External Affairs

  

 

Reports To:

Senior Director, Communications & External Affairs

    

 

Position Summary:

Manages outreach team responsible for engaging the public and stakeholders in planning projects and programs. Oversees social media and edits public outreach materials and reports. Writes talking points for executives, blog posts, presentations and website content. Writes press releases and interacts with reporters. Manages the outreach team, including interactions with outreach consultants. Edits documents, including public engagement plans, public outreach materials, meeting minutes, remarks, and reports. Authors talking points, blog posts, reports, and website content. Writes press releases. Coordinates with board members regarding announcements and interacts with the media. Assists with social media content and postings. Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Essential Functions:

• Supervises and assigns work to the NJTPA’s Outreach Division staff, with a focus on raising awareness about the agency and engaging local officials and the public in agency projects and programs. Develops and implements the agency’s public outreach strategies, including public engagement efforts on planning and project development studies with a public component.
• Pursues innovative outreach and communications strategies with an emphasis on reaching underrepresented populations, including overseeing the UpNext North Jersey young adult advisory group.
• Ensures activities are consistent with the NJTPA’s Public Engagement Plan and works with the Communications & Public Affairs group on adherence to agency branding and messaging.
• Works with staff to review and edit reports and materials related to public outreach.
• Regularly meets with other supervisors to coordinate and collaborate on agency initiatives, including development of the annual work program and the budget for Outreach Division activities.
• Oversees outreach for the Street Smart NJ pedestrian safety campaign.
• Oversees coordination of the Morris Canal Working Group
• Works with the Communications and Public Affairs Division to develop videos, publications and other content showcasing the agency’s work.

Pre-Requisite Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited college with a bachelor’s degree in communication, journalism, public policy, or a related field.
• 6+ years to include increasing supervisory/lead experience in Persuasive Communication Skills or related field.
• Experience managing outreach, communications and/or public affairs professionals.
• Self-motivated with ability to work well independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience conducting public outreach and planning events.
• At the university’s discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s or other advanced degree.
• Demonstrated project management and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of WordPress website publishing.
• Knowledge of Granicus’ Engagement HQ platform.
• Knowledge of government, development, planning, transportation, and urban affairs.
• Spanish-speaking candidates preferred, though not required.

At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

        

 

Range:

Non-Aligned -9

        

 

NJIT considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, or other items.

 

 

FLSA:

Exempt

        

 

Time Type:

Full time

        

 

Pay Rate:

Salary

        

 

Additional Information:

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