Communications Specialist IV (Closed)

COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST IV

Client / Project:                Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) –  Program Management Office (PMO)
Salary Range:                    $163.0K to $192.8K annual base salary, depending upon experience
Number of positions:      One (1)

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Communications Specialist is part of the team that establishes and maintains positive work relations with the District staff, PMO, and College Project Teams (CPTs) to effectively communicate program news, updates, project milestones, and manage the BuildLACCD Internship and Community Economic Development programs. Specifically, this role will manage internal communications, including but not limited to newsletters, news alerts, project notifications, staff meetings, program reports, and safety updates.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

• Develops and maintains familiarity with all active projects, the nine LACCD colleges and Bond
• Program initiatives to effectively communication updates, news and/or support project milestones.
• Serves as the liaison with the Safety Department to draft and distribute weekly Tool Box Talks and other related safety messaging.
• Collaborates with PMO departments and CPTs to present or distribute District news, program information and compliance updates. Serves as a resource for information about the Standard Operating Procedures, Key Performance Index, Dashboard, and Board reports.
• Supports the Communications Department to manage program meetings, develop presentations, including but not limited to the PowerPoint presentations, briefing papers, program content, and speaking remarks.
• Coordinates with all bond program departments to support the BuildLACCD Internship program.
• Assists the Community Economic Department outreach to new businesses and vendors to remain the Owner of Choice in the contracting community.
• Reviews all external materials for accuracy and completeness.
• Supports the Communications Director in the follow up and information requests for Bond-related information, as needed.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 6 – 10 years of experience developing and implementing communication strategies to support the dissemination of information to diverse audiences.
• Must possess notable experience in drafting content and presentations for diverse audiences.
• Must possess notable experience in leading large meetings, included arranging of speakers, developing supporting materials, and other logistics.
• Must have previous experience of writing concisely and effectively and the ability to use communication software programs and basic design programs to develop and disseminate content.
• Develop and execute communication strategies that will increase awareness and support of culture of communication within the bond program.
• Communicate effectively in a professional and sensitive manner to address the issues confronting internal and external stakeholders and LACCD college students.
• Act judiciously under pressure and adhere to LACCD policies and protocols at all times.
• Must possess a Bachelor of Arts/Science Degree in Communications, Sociology, Business
• Administration or related field from a recognized college or university.
• Have the ability to lift up to ten pounds.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree in Communications, Sociology, Business Administration or related field.
• Experience in working in higher education.

RESUME SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Deadline to submit resume:
Monday September 29, 2025 @ 9:00am (late submissions cannot be accepted)
Please email cover letter, resume, and salary requirements: hr@paragon‐em.com

Subject line: LACCD Communications Specialist
Approximate Processing Time:
Short list post: Week of October 8, 2025
Interviews: Week of October 15, 2025
Number of positions: 1
Anticipated Start: Oct 2025
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Recruitment No.: SAC-478