Public Engagement Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations for public engagement efforts
• Lead or support the development of effective public engagement strategies for high profile transportation projects
• Create, edit, and produce public engagement documents
• Monitor and respond to public inquiries via public hotlines and emails accounts
• Organize and staff in-person and online events including open houses, focus groups, neighborhood meetings, ground breakings, ribbon cuttings, workshops, intercept surveys, and other public events
• Directly coordinate with impacted property owners and stakeholders
• Develop public outreach materials and coordinate distribution among project team members, stakeholders, and clients as needed
• Interact with the public utilizing a wide range of traditional and innovative communication methods
• Act as a liaison between technical project team members and the public
• Prepare, compose, and maintain letters, documents, presentations and spreadsheets using Microsoft Office applications
• Prioritize and handle multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to deadlines

What You Bring

• Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Communication or related disciplines, 5-10 years of Public Engagement, Public Relations experience, Exceptional organizational skills and a detail-oriented mindset, Good writing and public speaking skills
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in the Architecture, Engineering, Construction, or consulting industry, Spanish proficiency, Ability to edit or create documents with the Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign)

What We Offer

• Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage, Financial wellness, Professional development, Work-life balance, Flexible 9/80 schedule, Retirement, Holistic Wellbeing Program
• Schedule: Flexible 9/80 schedule—every other Friday off!
• Pay Range: $90,000/year - $120,000/year