Communication Specialist

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Communications professional to join the Resources Business Group in transforming how we tell our stories across power, industrial and waste markets. You’ll coordinate the biennial internal conference, manage content creation across channels, and partner with engineers, designers and leaders to elevate HDR’s brand.

The ideal candidate has strong written and verbal communication skills, experience in social media and event planning, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years relevant industry experience
• Experience in social media, event planning, community engagement, or descriptive writing
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently with multiple teams
• Strong interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration
• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign and Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Drive the planning and execution of RBG’s biennial internal conference
• Manage communications database information and web-based project management tools
• Develop content reflecting HDR’s brand across power, industrial and waste markets
• Develop internal communications content (announcements, presentations, videos, webinars)
• Organize and evaluate analytics to inform content strategy
• Perform other duties as needed

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Time management

Cross-functional teamwork

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Microsoft Office

Job description

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?
Watch Our Story: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'
Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
As a valued member of the Resources Business Group (RBG) Communications team, you will help develop and execute best-in-class internal and external communications programs that strengthen our brand, reinforce our values, and elevate our reputation across the power, industrial and waste markets.

Leveraging strong communications project coordination/management skills and a passion for storytelling, you’ll create high-impact, data-informed content that engages audiences and supports business objectives. You will also serve as a key player in the planning and execution of RBG’s biennial internal conference, coordinating logistics, managing stakeholder relationships, and delivering a memorable employee experience.

Using a variety of channels, including HDR’s website, social media platforms, email communications, and intranet, you will bring compelling stories to life and highlight the impact of our work through projects and thought leadership. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive and driven to deliver exceptional results.

Responsibilities

• Drive the planning and execution of RBG’s biennial internal conference
• Manage communications database information and web-based project management tools (e.g., Adobe, SharePoint, staging sites, contact logs, etc.)
• Work with engineers, architects, designers and other subject matter experts to develop and write engaging content that reflects HDR’s brand across the power, industrial and waste markets, in order to elevate thought leadership, people and project work (e.g., bios, project stories, articles, news releases, social media posts)
• Develop engaging internal communications content (e.g., announcements, presentations, videos, live meetings and webinars)
• Organize and evaluate analytics from multiple sources (e.g., Google Analytics, social media platforms) to inform content strategy
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of industry expertise

Comfortable working across multiple time zones as part of a virtual team

Self-motivated and managed, but values feedback and collaboration

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience
• 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

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Business Class

Marketing and Admin

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

Sep 28, 2026

Employment Equity Statement

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an affirm action and equal opportunity Employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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