Communications Specialist IV

Vanir is a proud minority- and woman-owned company, recognized as a national leader in program, project and construction management (PMCM) and real estate development. Since 1964, we have consistently exceeded client expectations. Ranked as a top PMCM firm by Engineering News-Record (ENR) for more than three decades, our award-winning team provides a full range of services to public and private sector clients in the aviation; healthcare; education (K-12 and higher); justice and essential services; science and technology; state and local government; transportation; water and wastewater; energy; and commercial, residential and nonprofit markets.

The Communications Specialist is part of the team that establishes and maintains positive work
relations with the District staff, PMO, and College Project Teams (CPTs) to effectively communicate
program news, updates, project milestones, and manage the Internship and Community
Economic Development programs. Specifically, this role will manage internal communications, including
but not limited to newsletters, news alerts, project notifications, staff meetings, program reports, and
safety updates.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Develops and maintains familiarity with all active projects, the nine colleges and Bond
Program initiatives to effectively communication updates, news and/or support project milestones.
• Serves as the liaison with the Safety Department to draft and distribute weekly Tool Box Talks and
  other related safety messaging.
• Collaborates with PMO departments and CPTs to present or distribute District news, program information and compliance updates. Serves as a resource for information about the Standard
  Operating Procedures, Key Performance Index, Dashboard, and Board reports.
• Supports the Communications Department to manage program meetings, develop presentations,
  including but not limited to the PowerPoint presentations, briefing papers, program content, and
  speaking remarks.
• Coordinates with all bond program departments to support the Internship program.
• Assists the Community Economic Department outreach to new businesses and vendors to remain
  the Owner of Choice in the contracting community.
• Reviews all external materials for accuracy and completeness.
• Supports the Communications Director in the follow up and information requests for Bond-related
  information, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must possess a Bachelor of Arts/Science Degree in Communications, Sociology, Business
  Administration or related field from a recognized college or university (Master's Degree preferred).
• 6 - 10 years of experience developing and implementing communication strategies to support the
  dissemination of information to diverse audiences.
  
• Must possess notable experience in drafting content and presentations for diverse audiences.
  
• Must possess notable experience in leading large meetings, included arranging of speakers,
  developing supporting materials, and other logistics.
  
• Must have previous experience of writing concisely and effectively and the ability to use
  communication software programs and basic design programs to develop and disseminate content.
  
• Develop and execute communication strategies that will increase awareness and support of culture
  of communication within the bond program.
  
• Communicate effectively in a professional and sensitive manner to address the issues confronting
  internal and external stakeholders and college students.
  
• Act judiciously under pressure and adhere to policies and protocols at all times.
• Have the ability to lift up to ten pounds.
• Experience in working in higher education preferred.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including education, qualifications, experience, and geographic location. The Salary range for this position is $120,000 - $136,500.

Benefits

Vanir offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that includes 401(k) Savings with employer matching contributions, medical, dental, vision, health savings account (HSA) with employer contributions, life, AD&D and disability benefits, flexible spending account (FSA), voluntary benefits, Teladoc, pet insurance, paid time off, national employee assistance program (EAP) and employee referral program.

If you're interested in working for Vanir please visit our website to learn more and to apply online at www.vanir.com.

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Contact Email: careers@vanir.com

Persons with medical limitations may, with reasonable accommodations, be capable of performing the duties of this position. Such a determination must be made on an individual basis considering the person's limitations, the requirements of the position, and the company's ability to make reasonable accommodations to the person's limitations.

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