Senior Communications Specialist

About the role

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level liaison work between external stakeholders, such as elected officials, businesses, and community and special interest groups regarding the project
• Plan and implement, or attend publicity efforts, strategies, and outreach programs to define community needs, obtain their input, gain their support, and promote the Projects
• Meet and confer with agency staff, external stakeholders, and project contractors to resolve conflicting or divergent opinions and to reach mutually acceptable solutions
• Research incidents, complaints, and concerns, including difficult and sensitive problems, and interfaces with contractors and management to resolve issues
• Recommend strategies to promote agency's strategic goals and objectives
• Prepare and make presentations to management, public officials, community groups, schools and other stakeholders
• Provide support to project management and the department, and interdepartment management in Board presentations, community outreach, and in coordinating construction activities and mitigations
• Provide input in creating useful communication tools and methods
• Develop content for collateral material to educate the public on construction activities
• Keep the community and elected officials informed of construction impacts related to construction projects
• Remain up to date on current and proposed activities and programs, and applicable regulations by attending Board, project, and community meetings
• Prepare correspondence, reports, newsletter, and talking materials, as requested, by management or public officials
• Plan and conduct safety education outreach before and during construction projects
• Coordinate and conduct tours of the Project

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in Community Relations dealing with the interface of construction activities, government agencies, businesses and the general public
• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, journalism, political science or other related field is desirable
• Proficiency in a 2nd language such as Spanish is preferred

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years experience in a communications field of expertise: social media, event planning, community engagement, target marketing, descriptive writing, public involvement, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated and ability to work independent with multiple teams as well as team oriented
• Great interpersonal and communication skills - positive outlook and attitude
• High aptitude for managing and solving tactical issues
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
• Comfortable and competent while working with senior leaders and managing cross-functional efforts
• Demonstrated ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a high-energy, fast-paced environment
• Committed to quality, continuous improvement, and HDR values
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite - InDesign
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes:

• Medical, dental, vision
• Short and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time away
• Parental leave
• Paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan with employer match
• Employee referral bonus
• Tuition reimbursement

Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.

Pay

Expected compensation range: $94,000 - $127,0