Public Involvement Specialist

About the role

The Public Involvement Specialist will assist with general public information writing duties, visit construction project sites, coordinate logistics for special events, assist with web site design, and perform other general administrative and coordination duties.

Responsibilities

• Assists with general public information writing duties including press releases, newsletters, project fact sheets, statistical reports, PowerPoint presentations, public service announcements, and other public information materials.
• Visit construction project sites to share project-related information with the public.
• Coordinates logistics for special events including public meetings and hearings, open houses, groundbreakings, ribbon cuttings, and project tours.
• Affords public meeting organizers with meeting facilitation.
• Affords assistance with Web site design, photo gallery maintenance, database administration, statistical analysis and reporting, and monthly maintenance.
• Affords assistance with the design of project collateral materials including project displays, fact sheets, brochures, newsletters, and maps.
• Takes digital photographs for photo galleries and project records.
• Maintains awareness of daily newspapers and clipping stories and advertising related to the firm's projects.
• Performs other general administrative and coordination duties as assigned.
• Performs such other duties determined necessary by the Supervisor.

Requirements

• EXPERIENCE: 0 – 2 years of experience in public relations, communications, marketing, writing/editing, or media field
• EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field
• SPECIAL SKILLS:
  • Excellent writing and proofreading skills; and strong verbal communication skills required.
  • Ability to work in a team environment and to work independently; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to make persuasive public presentations; ability to listen and respond to citizens and other customers on a variety of issues.
  • Microsoft Office proficiency is required.
  • Bilingual with fluency in Spanish language preferred but not required.
• PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS: None

Qualifications

• Must be able to travel up to 20% of the time.

Skills

• Excellent writing and proofreading skills
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Team player
• Public speaking skills
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Bilingual with fluency in Spanish language preferred but not required

Benefits

As an entry-level Full-Time employee, you will enjoy a robust rewards package including:

• Opportunities to work on various projects of ranging size and scope
• Support & structured mentorship from various professionals throughout the global AtkinsRéalis network
• Formal business and soft-skills training on topics such as time management, resilience, emotional intelligence, feedback, and communication
• Integration into a robust Emerging Professional Network
• Additional learning and development programs, training, career opportunities and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement program
• Additional benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits.

Pay

Expected compensation range is between $65,000 - $85,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

Schedule

Full time