Company Profile:

Solomon Hills Planned Community is a new housing project located in the northern Santa Barbara County area.

Job Summary: 

The Residential Property Development Outreach Coordinator plays a vital role in establishing and maintaining positive relationships between our organization and the surrounding communities.  The candidate will be responsible for assisting in planning, implementing and evaluating outreach programs and initiatives aimed at engaging the community in supporting the Entitlement Process for Solomon Hills Planned Community, while building partnerships, promoting our mission and ensuring our project design and goals are effectively communicated to various neighbors, stakeholders, organizations and employers in Santa Barbara County. 

Duties/Responsibilities: 

Identify and engage with community members, organizations and stakeholders; attend community events, meetings and forums to represent our organization;

Establish and nurture partnerships with local organizations, schools, businesses, and government agencies, to collaborate on community design and approvals;

Assist in planning, developing and executing community outreach programs and events, primarily in Northern Santa Barbara County; tailor programs to address specific community and county feedback; assist in idea generation, planning, developing and executing on-site events supporting the project vision and create excitement;

Effectively communicate our organization's mission, services and initiatives to the community;  Create and distribute outreach materials, newsletters and social media content; 

Manage website content and provide key analytics related to traffic; manage social media platforms;

Collect and analyze data to assess the effectiveness of outreach programs, while using feedback to make improvements and adjustments;

Advocate for the Project and address needs and concerns of the community to our organization;   Collaborate with community members to address issues and find solutions;

Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications: 

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Community Development, preferred;

Previous experience in community outreach or related roles, a plus;

Exceptional oral and written communication and interpersonal skills;

Ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse community members.;

Astute time management, organizational, attention to detail, multi-tasking, problem-solving and follow-through skills;

Previous project management skills, a plus;

Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of products;

Proficiency in usage and managing social media platforms;

Knowledge of the Orcutt, CA community and its unique needs, a plus;

Valid CA driver's license, clean driving record and proof of insurance. 

Working Hours:

Monday – Friday, with flexibility and availability to to work evenings and weekends, as needed for attending community events. 

Compensation:

$110K - $140K DOE – Full-time contractor working status

Reimbursement for supplies, mileage and job-related expenses. 

Location:

Remote / or hybrid role – must live within a commutable distance to the Orcutt / Santa Maria, CA area