Communications Specialist

About the role

Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is seeking a full-time Communications Specialist to join our Public Relations team in our Riverside, CA office.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with our team of public outreach specialists and graphic designers in the implementation of Public Relations (PR) programs and outreach plans for various clients.
• Develop engaging and forward-thinking content for social media, videos, websites, flyers, presentations, e-blasts, and other materials.
• Plan, develop content and implement social media campaigns, including tracking metrics and analytics.
• Cook up and produce assets for print and digital collateral.
• Organize and support various special events, groundbreaking and grand opening ceremonies.
• Develop outreach initiatives for different projects; assist with planning, coordinating, and implementing public outreach and community outreach activities.
• Plan public meetings and workshops, manage logistics and provide materials and communications support.
• Support client programs and initiatives by establishing, developing, and maintaining contact with Community-based organizations and other special interest groups.
• Reply to inquiries from the public and resolve concerns on behalf of the client.
• Perform client-related research, stakeholder database maintenance and social media tracking.
• General office administration tasks.
• Axle up to preparing, developing, and producing marketing proposals in response to Request for Proposals (RFP).
• Handle multiple projects at once.
• Meet tight deadlines and be flexible to switch directions, as needed.
• May be required to work occasional nights, weekends, holidays and/or compensated extended hours.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 1 to 3 years of experience in marketing, public relations, or community outreach.
• Associates degree in related course of study or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Familiarity and experience with social media content development, advertising and targeting a plus.
• Requires ability to work on multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to gather and interpret complex and/or technical information with guidance.

Qualifications

• Ability to work on a hybrid schedule and flexibility to attend occasional evening / weekend events as required.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
• Strong project management and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. Hourly range: $21.09 - $35.22. Benefits include: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.