Outreach Specialist

The North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority seeks an Outreach Specialist fluent in English and Spanish to help conduct public engagement activities in both languages. A special focus will involve engaging populations that have been traditionally underrepresented in the transportation planning process, including people with limited English proficiency. The top language spoken by people in the NJTPA region, other than English, is Spanish. Under the direction of the Senior Manager of Outreach, the Outreach Specialist assists with various public engagement initiatives, including the UpNext North Jersey young adult advisory group, the Morris Canal Working Group, and the Street Smart NJ pedestrian safety program. The ideal candidate is compassionate, professional, and able to collaborate with staff, partner agencies, and consultants. While much of this work is conducted during business hours, this position requires attendance at occasional evening and weekend outreach events. This is a hybrid position based in downtown Newark, NJ, with the option to work remotely part of the time.

Essential Functions:

• Help plan and staff outreach events, including efforts focused on engaging traditionally underrepresented populations, especially Spanish-speaking populations.
  Present in Spanish at outreach events.
• Work in close collaboration with staff in the Outreach and Communications & Public Affairs divisions to create social media content, publications, and videos to engage the public.
• Assist with translating materials into Spanish, including flyers, video scripts, newsletters and social media posts.
• Support the UpNext North Jersey young adult advisory group and Morris Canal Working Group, including assisting with monthly newsletters and regular website updates and arranging meetings and events.
• Work with the Street Smart NJ coordinator to post content to the BeStreetSmartNJ.org website, assist with promoting the program and support communities interested in participating.