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AECOM Outreach and Engagement Specialist in Rocky Hill, Connecticut
Company Description
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Job Description
AECOM is seeking an Outreach and Engagement Specialist based in the Hartford, CT region. In this position, you will be a member of the Outreach and Engagement team on our CT rides project, which manages the Connecticut Department of Transportation's statewide sustainable mobility program.
This program aims to reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality by encouraging Connecticut residents to use sustainable and active transportation modes such as carpooling, public transportation, and bicycling. As a CT rides Outreach and Engagement Specialist, you will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with CT rides partners within an assigned territory. You will assist these partners with the development and implementation of sustainable and active transportation programs that help reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality. You will work in a fast-paced team environment following a sales model with monthly performance metrics.
Responsibilities / Objectives:
Performs a range of transportation demand management, marketing, outreach, and sales activities to influence individual travelers, commuters, and students to utilize non-drive-alone means of transportation, including carpooling, vanpooling, public transit, bicycling, walking, telecommuting, and other options.
Develops, promotes, and implements a range of worksite, school-based, and community programs to improve air quality and reduce traffic congestion.
Benchmark and analyze growth in TDM services and employer programs monthly, quarterly, and annually.
Analyzes data from ridematching/tracking programs, geographic information systems, and associated databases.
Provides Travel Demand Management guidance to employers, educational, and community institutions.
Assists with reporting on program progress for monthly/quarterly reports, including developing written summaries of activities underway.
Participates in Statewide project events, which help to further the program’s goals.
Proactively offers telework solutions to employer-based partners and stakeholders.
Provides consultations and needs analyses for employer organizations, business associations, civic associations, local government agencies, and others in the State.
Works to establish, oversee, and coordinate sustainable transportation programs, including giving management training presentations for employer partners and stakeholders within an assigned region.
Accurately document all sales and outreach activity within an assigned region using Salesforce, according to project protocols.
Monitors and analyzes the effectiveness of the commute alternative programs in place in an assigned region, using established metrics.
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of various TDM strategies, including carpools, vanpools, transit, and Emergency Ride Home programs, to influence transportation mode choice away from drive-alone travel.
Develops new and existing clients through cold calls, networking, and other means to engage prospective partners and reengage existing.
There will be a balance of required in-office and field work, including traveling to various employer locations to conduct outreach activities.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
BA/BS in Communications or related field plus demonstrated equivalency of experience and /or education.
Valid U.S. Driver’s license and as a condition of employment, pass AECOM's Motor Vehicle Records Review.
Preferred Qualifications
Excellent writing and interpersonal communication skills and experience in handling multiple tasks in an organized and efficient manner.
Conduct market research, develop prospecting strategies, build relationships, and identify new partnership opportunities.
The ability to synthesize information, summarize critical insights, and communicate solutions in clear verbal and written form is essential.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office computer applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Customer Relationship Management and community engagement experience is a plus.
Additional Information
Relocation is not available for this role.
Sponsorship is available for this role.
Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $27.86/hour - $39.43/hour.
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: J10123574
Business Line: Transportation
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: East
Career Area: Marketing & Communications
Work Location Model: Hybrid
Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc