Community Outreach (Bilingual)

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Location: Serving Newark (Ironbound), Elizabeth (Elizabethport), Staten Island (North Shore), and Brooklyn.
Focus:Environmental Justice & Zero-Emission (ZE) Infrastructure

The Role


We are seeking dedicated Community Outreach & Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Specialists to serve as the "face" of our project across key communities in New York and New Jersey. You will play a critical role in bridging the gap between complex infrastructure development and the residents of Newark, Elizabeth, Staten Island, and Brooklyn.

Your mission is to ensure that all community membersregardless of their primary language or technical backgroundare informed, engaged, and heard.

Core Responsibilities

• Community Engagement: Lead local outreach efforts and act as the primary point of contact for residents in the North Shore (SI), Ironbound (Newark), and Elizabeth port communities.
  
  
• Technical Translation: Distill complex Zero-Emission (ZE) conceptssuch as "Rubber Tired Gantry Crane power systems" or "pneumatic cement haulers"into simple, everyday language that is accessible to all residents.
  
  
• Regulatory Compliance: Apply knowledge of Title VI and the Safe Harbor provision to translate "Vital Documents" according to EPA guidelines.
  
  
• Environmental Justice Advocacy: Utilize your experience with "Justice40" and disadvantaged communities to ensure project benefits are equitable and transparent.
  
  

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors degree in Communications, Political Science, Public Policy, Urban Planning, or Environmental Science, preferred.
• NYC/NYS/NJ Public Agency Experience such as PANYNJ, MTA, NYSDOT, NYCDOT, NJDOT
• PANYNJ Experience Preferred
• Bilingual Proficiency (Mandatory): Native-level fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese is required to effectively serve our target communities.
  
  
• Environmental Justice (EJ) Experience: A proven track record of working with disadvantaged communities on large-scale infrastructure projects.
  
  
• Communication Skills: Exceptional ability to explain technical engineering or environmental concepts to a non-technical audience.
  
  
• Compliance Expertise: Familiarity with federal EPA guidelines regarding Limited English Proficiency and the translation of vital project documentation.