Community Engagement Specialist III

AECOM; Villas (FL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Communications Specialist to join our Strategic Communications Team in a hybrid role based out of our Fort Myers, Florida office. You will support public relations, community engagement, and integrated communications for a major infrastructure program, collaborating with a technical team and other communications professionals.

The ideal candidate has experience as a public information officer or community relations specialist, with strong writing and messaging skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, PR, journalism or a related field plus 4 years of relevant work experience or demonstrated equivalency of education/experience.
• U.S. Citizenship is required due to project requirements.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License and ability to pass AECOM’s Motor Vehicle Records review.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement communications strategies and plans.
• Interface with clients and project partners to support program goals.
• Write and deliver messaging across multiple tactics and channels.
• Create web and social media content.
• Develop slide decks and presentations for client meetings.
• Plan and coordinate events and meetings; provide evening/weekend support as needed.
• Handle public inquiries and provide timely, accurate information.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Client interfacing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field

Job description

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Senior Communications Specialist to join our Strategic Communications Team within AECOM. This is a hybrid role and will be based out of our Fort Myers, Florida office. In this role, you will be dedicated to supporting the public relations, community engagement, and integrated communications needs of a major infrastructure program working with other communications professionals and a technical team and will support other projects as needed. The project is based in Collier County, Florida and will require weekly onsite presence at client's office.

AECOM Strategic Communications Services functions like a boutique public relations agency within the infrastructure and engineering firm. We manage communications projects for federal, state, local, and private sector clients in a variety of industries, including water, disaster and climate resilience, emergency management.

The ideal candidate is a communications practitioner with experience serving as a public information officer or community relations specialist on a project.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Developing and implementing communications strategies and plans.
• Serving a client account and interfacing with clients and project partners.
• Writing and delivering effective messaging via a variety of communications tactics.
• Creating web and social media content.
• Developing slide decks.
• Event and meeting planning.
• Occasional evening and weekend support of public meetings and events.
• Handling public inquiries.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field plus 4 years of relevant work experience or demonstrated equivalency of education and/or experience
• Due to the nature of projects, U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License and as a condition of employment, must be able to pass AECOM’s Motor Vehicle Records review.

Preferred Requirements:

• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to build collaborative working relationships and prioritize competing demands.
• Additional information
• This position does not offer sponsorship.
• This position does not offer relocation assistance.

Additional Information

Relocation assistance is not available for this position

Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $80000 to $120000.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J10158872

Business Line: Water

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: East

Career Area: Marketing & Communications

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Compensation: USD 80000 - USD 120000 - yearly