Transportation Community Relations Coordinator 1

THE POSITION Are you ready to help strengthen community connections and share important transportation news across your region? The Transportation Community Relations Coordinator 1 role with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) gives you the rewarding chance to connect with communities and support vital outreach efforts. This position allows you to use your communication skills to share updates, guide partnerships, and promote key initiatives. Apply today to begin a career path focused on strengthening public understanding of transportation projects! DESCRIPTION OF WORK This role focuses on coordinating outreach, communication, and media activities for PennDOT districts and community partners. Through your work, you will support public engagement, digital content development, and customer service efforts. As a Transportation Community Relations Coordinator 1, you will perform the following duties: Community Outreach: Coordinate events, support outreach programs, and collaborate with schools, organizations, and municipal partners Media Coordination: Prepare press releases, assist with interviews, and support district media activities Information Materials: Develop clear messages and materials that explain transportation projects and initiatives Customer Assistance: Handle inquiries, manage public submissions, and maintain helpful customer resources Digital Updates: Post content to websites, assist with digital displays, and help manage social media responses Event Support: Organize public ceremonies, presentations, and meetings for transportation programs Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description . Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. This position may be eligible for alternate work schedule (AWS). Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Uniontown. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview . Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Two years of public relations work experience promoting programs through the mass media, or community organizing experience; and a bachelor’s degree ; or An equivalent combination of experience and training . Additional Requirements: You must be able to perform essential job functions. How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date . Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for …

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