Community Outreach Program Specialist

Turner recognizes the importance of innovation and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. A key element of our company vision is to develop and embrace emerging technologies and processes. As part of our effort to achieve this vision, Turner has a culture where employees share their ideas and engagement with one another to develop innovative ideas as well as evaluate and implement improvements at Turner.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Description:

Collaborate with business unit leadership in development, management, and implementation of programs and initiatives and ensure alignment with business unit goals and Community and Citizenship strategic pillars.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities:

• Knowledgeable of business unit (BU) goals and Community and Citizenship (C&C) strategic pillars to assist in development and implementation of C&C programs and initiatives.
• Work in conjunction with Procurement Department to:
• Communicate Underrepresented Business Enterprise (UBE) programs to increase employee awareness and participation.
• Maintain records of prime subcontractors’ UBE commitments and report goal utilization metrics.
• Compile and maintain business unit directory and certification log of potential UBE bidders.
• Attend outreach events to build relationships with external organizations to promote opportunities for diverse subcontractors and suppliers.
• Collaborate with project staff to track first and second tier UBE participation on projects for metrics reporting.
• Assist with development, coordination, data gathering, and report generation of educational programs and other initiatives in support of UBE advancement and of Youth and community service activities.
• Attend events and meetings with local, community, Federal, State, and City organizations that support and promote UBE programs, and Diversity and Inclusion within Trades.
• Research local social and economic issues and trends in support of Community & Citizenship plans.
• Support Business Development processes and provide relevant information to assist in sales pursuits.
• On projects with Workforce Development goals, assist project teams to establish plan to track and monitor diverse and local residents within Trades. work with multiple project teams
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications:

• Experience in community outreach (4+ years)
• Experience with non-profit organizations highly preferred
• Experience in Marketing (campaigns & social media outreach)
• Passion for community-based programs with current or past volunteerism or other community experience
• Skilled at planning, reporting, and scheduling
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and timely documentation
• Resourceful, problem-solving skills, and data analysis
• Effective business verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in non-structured environment, with minimal oversight, take direction without continuous follow-up, and
• Approachable, proactive, and professional attitude
• Proficient computer skills, Microsoft suite of applications, with intermediate Excel skills, database applications, calendar program skills, and collaboration technology
• Minimal travel