Public Involvement Coordinator - Salt Lake City

Key Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations for assigned public involvement projects.
• Support the development of effective public outreach strategies for high profile transportation projects.
• Create, edit, and produce public involvement documents.
• Monitor and respond to public inquires via public hotlines and emails accounts.
• Organize events including open houses, workshops, public hearings, neighborhood meetings, ground breakings, ribbon cuttings, workshops, one-on-one meetings and other public events.
• Produce and maintain stakeholder databases.
• Develop public outreach materials and coordinate distribution among project team members, stakeholders, and client 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, and spreadsheets using Microsoft Office applications.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required by DEA and our clients.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications or Transportation Planning, or 5+ years of administrative experience with an engineering firm.
• Strong writing and public speaking skills.
• Maintain reliable transportation for travel.
• Ability to work nights and/or weekends as needed.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance.
• Financial wellness: Health Savings Account (HSA) and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contributions.
• Professional development: Support for continuing education and training opportunities.
• Work-life balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay.
• Flexible 9/80 schedule—every other Friday off!
• Retail: 401k plan.
• Wellbeing focus: Holistic Wellbeing Program centered on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health.
• Growth opportunities: Access to mentorship, professional support, and pathways for career advancement.

Potential Salary Range

Physical Requirements & Occasional Work Environments

• Occasionally work in various positions to complete tasks in different environments, including tight or confined spaces.
• Occasionally adjust or move objects up to 50 pounds in all directions.
• Occasionally operate a motor vehicle, and, when required, heavy equipment.
• Occasionally work in low temperatures or high temperatures.
• Occasionally work in outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.
• Occasionally work in noisy environments.