Communications Specialist - LACCD

About Us

Triangle DeCon Services Inc. is a boutique full service real estate advisory firm with a focus on project development and construction management for our valued private developers and public organizations in Southern California. We are a young, energetic, ethical, professional, knowledgeable, customer-centric and multilingual team looking to deliver the most value to our clients and build/promote trust with them. Our team consists of licensed Professional Engineers (PE), certified Project Management Professionals (PMP), certified professional with Design Build Institute of America (DBIA), licensed General Building Contractor and other industry designations. We can provide entitlement, development, design, procurement, construction management, project management, expert witness and litigation support services on a variety of building types. Our experienced team have provided these services to successfully deliver various facilities for public school districts, college districts, universities, commercial developers, hospitality owners, multinational CM/PM consultants and other valued clients.

Job Summary

Are you looking to apply your skills and utilize your experience to make a difference in our community? Are you motivated to collaborate with a diverse team of professionals to deliver new projects for our clients? Triangle is waiting for you to join our team!

This is a full-time position with Los Angeles Community College District. 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 BuildLACCD 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.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains familiarity with all active projects, the nine LACCD 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 BuildLACCD 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 Required Expereince

• 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 LACCD college students.
• Act judiciously under pressure and adhere to LACCD policies and protocols at all times.
• Have the ability to lift up to ten pounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in Communications, Sociology, Business Administration or related field.
• Experience in working in higher education.

Education

• Must possess a Bachelor of Arts/Science Degree in Communications, Sociology, Business Administration or related field from a recognized college or university.