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Community Involvement Specialist

APTIM

Sacramento, CA • On-site, Remote

$90K - $123K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 28 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Develop and implement community engagement and outreach programs that support environmental services projects and corporate social responsibility initiatives

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with community organizations, nonprofit partners, educational institutions, government agencies, and local stakeholders

  • Coordinate volunteer events, environmental cleanups, educational workshops, and community service activities

APTIM rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 14 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Job Overview:
We are seeking a passionate and relationship-driven Community Involvement Specialist to lead outreach, stakeholder engagement, and community partnership initiatives that support our environmental services programs and projects. This role serves as a key liaison between the organization and the communities we serve, helping to build trust, increase public awareness, and foster meaningful partnerships that advance environmental stewardship and community resilience.
The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who enjoys connecting with people, organizing events, and promoting initiatives that create positive environmental and social impacts.
Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
  • Develop and implement community engagement and outreach programs that support environmental services projects and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with community organizations, nonprofit partners, educational institutions, government agencies, and local stakeholders.
  • Coordinate volunteer events, environmental cleanups, educational workshops, and community service activities.
  • Represent the organization at community meetings, conferences, public events, and stakeholder forums.
  • Support public involvement efforts for environmental, sustainability, infrastructure, and resiliency projects.
  • Create and distribute outreach materials, presentations, newsletters, and digital content to promote programs and events.
  • Collaborate with project teams, communications staff, and leadership to ensure consistent messaging and effective stakeholder engagement.
  • Track outreach activities, participation metrics, and community feedback to measure program effectiveness.
  • Assist with sponsorships, charitable giving programs, and community partnership opportunities.
  • Respond to community inquiries and help address stakeholder concerns in a professional and timely manner.

Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Environmental Science, Community Development, Marketing, Public Administration, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in community relations, stakeholder engagement, public affairs, outreach, or a related field.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
  • Experience planning and coordinating events and community programs.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital communication platforms.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Graduate degree in Communications, Public Relations, Environmental Science, Community Development, Marketing, Public Administration, or a related field.
  • Experience supporting environmental, sustainability, infrastructure, disaster recovery, or community resilience programs.
  • Knowledge of environmental regulations, public involvement requirements, or environmental justice initiatives.
  • Experience working with nonprofit organizations, government agencies, specifically EPA and USACE, or community-based organizations, specifically EPA and USACE

About APTIM
APTIM enhances the quality of the environment, wellbeing of people, resilience of communities, and opportunity for employees to make a difference, not just a living. A leading professional solutions firm, we specialize in environmental, sustainability, resilience, and infrastructure solutions. Our team of experts provide these integrated solutions for forward-thinking government agencies, commercial and industrial clients, and energy customers. Together, we create sustainable and resilient communities for all.
What you can expect from APTIM:
  • Work that is worthy of your time and talent
  • Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home
  • Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities
  • A voice in making our company better
  • Investment into your personal and professional development

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay range for this position is $90,000 - $123,000 Per Year. Compensation depends on several factors including: experience, education, key skills, geographic location of the position, client requirements, external market competitiveness, and internal equity among other employees within APTIM.
Employee Benefits
APTIM Federal Services, LLC is committed to providing an extensive range of benefits that protect and promote the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families through the APTIM Benefits Marketplace https://aptim.makeityoursource.com/.
  • Medical, vision, and dental insurance: Through the marketplace, our employees can choose benefits from five metallic levels and several carriers to find the right benefits that work for them in their location.
  • Company paid and optional Life insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (eligibility based on company policy and applicable law)
  • 401(k) APTIM offers three 401k plans through the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (PEP). The specific plan you are eligible for depends on the business unit you are in. The details of the largest plan are found here:
    • APTIM 401(k) Guide
    • APTIM - Helpful Documents

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