Project Communications Coordinator/Specialist

Job Responsibilities And Duties

• Coordinates outreach activities such as public meetings, stakeholder communications, and digital storytelling.
• Led internal mentoring.
• Performs quality control of complex deliverables.

Teamwork

• Team player and team leader with the ability to follow on large or complex projects.
• Provides clear communication and direction, sets expectations, and takes responsibility for results of the team.

Project Delivery

• Leads the production of and provides quality control for the following: fact sheets, presentations, posters, boards, and other visual aids, StoryMaps, and graphic storytelling, meeting agendas, minutes, notes, and summaries, event plans and associated event materials.
• Breaks down complex projects into logical tasks.
• Able to consistently meet budget and schedule expectations on projects.
• Mentor others on above.

Industry Standards and Regulations

• Expertly interprets, selects, and employs appropriate tactics and strategy to enable effective public involvement and communication support to be provided.

Client Interaction

• Frequent direct communications with clients on large/complex projects.
• Leads technical client project meetings.
• Understands appropriate messaging and legal risks.
• Participates in project interviews.

Physical Demands

• Sit.
• Talk and hear.
• Stand, walk, and use hands.
• Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Education And/or Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in communications, planning, or journalism preferred.
• Years of experience required: 2 - 6 years.