Assistant Public Involvement Specialist

12 month contract position located in Akron, OH or Greensburg, PA.

About the role

The Public Involvement Specialist will conduct communication and public outreach services for a suite of electrical upgrades supporting renewable energy development in New Jersey. This includes developing and implementing programmatic and project communication strategies and developing communication and public outreach plans to make our clients successful.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate communication and public involvement activities on multi-year permitting, siting, and construction projects.
• Develop project communication strategies and public outreach plans.
• Interact with various stakeholders affected by project construction activities, manage project commitments to the public, and act as the liaison between project managers, contractors, and the public.
• Provide service to the client by being available for issue resolution, providing information updates, and promoting a positive public image.
• Implement strategic outreach plans and processes, including the development of newsletters, fact sheets, website content, telephone information lines, news releases, public meetings, open houses, comment forms, mailing lists, and response to public inquiries.
• Assist with materials development, event logistics, attending and participating in public meetings, logging inquiries on public information hotlines, and data management.
• Provide graphic support for promotional initiatives.
• Run and distribute reports in a Stakeholder Management System.
• Organize and manage project information files and coordinate the interchange of project outreach information to project managers and clients.
• All other duties as assigned.

Travel 25% within New Jersey.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license required; must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.
• Bachelor's degree in public relations, communications, environmental studies, or related field from an accredited program.
• 3 to 10 years of professional experience.
• Prior internship or related experience a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Basic analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to understand technical information and communicate that information to the public.
• Ability to manage priorities and schedules.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Design/presentation software experience a plus.
• High level of attention to detail.

Benefits

• PTO
• Group Health and Dental Insurance
• 401k (after satisfying necessary waiting periods)