Public Engagement & Communications Specialist II

HNTB Corporation; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A leading infrastructure agency in Atlanta seeks a Public Engagement Communication Specialist II to support major roadway and infrastructure projects in Georgia. You'll develop outreach strategies and materials while engaging stakeholders and communities. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with relevant communications and graphic design skills. This full-time position offers a chance to shape transportation in Georgia, making a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

• 3 years of relevant experience or 7 years in lieu of education.
• Experience in developing communication materials and outreach strategies.
• Ability to draft speeches and prepare presentations.

Responsibilities

• Lead public involvement and outreach for infrastructure projects.
• Develop and implement communication strategies.
• Coordinate community meetings and public forums.

Skills

Communication strategies

Stakeholder engagement

Social media assistance

Graphic design skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field or 7 years of relevant experience

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

What We're Looking For

Join our Atlanta team and help shape Georgia’s transportation future. As a Public Engagement Communication Specialist II, you’ll support major roadway and infrastructure projects in Georgia and work closely with key transportation-related agencies. You’ll lead public involvement and outreach efforts, develop clear communication materials and messaging, and engage stakeholders, communities, and travelers on key moments throughout complex project delivery. If you’re ready to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, we’d love to have you on our team.

What You'll Do:

• Develops and assists with the implementation of communication and outreach strategies to educate the public and stakeholders on infrastructure projects. This could include research, outreach strategies, and best practices.
• Conducts routine investigations and collects data needed for effective communications strategies and/or to fulfill federal regulatory outreach requirements, including environmental impact evaluations if applicable.
• Prepares and coordinates dissemination of outreach materials, facts and information on project messaging to stakeholders according to the public outreach plan including external agencies, associations, and news organizations using print, periodicals, radio, social and/or visual communication media.
• Tracks and maintains routine records and reports related to public involvement meetings, public hearings and outreach events.
• Drafts speeches, create and design presentation materials, and/or compose correspondence for use in mailings, meetings, or other public consumption.
• Responsible for initial fact checking for reports, articles, and other publications.
• Reports key performance indicators (KPIs) to indicate a campaign's milestones.
• Helps coordinate community meetings, public forums, working groups and other public meetings including scheduling, determining location, advertising, and ensuring proper setup/tear down and relevant collateral materials according to client expectation and project goals and budget.
• May interact with clients to coordinate implementation of communication and outreach programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Marketing, Communications, English, Journalism or related field and 3 years of relevant experience, or
• In lieu of education, 7 years of relevant experience

What You'll Bring:

• Assisting with social media (e.g., monitoring social media, assisting with strategy and content development) with guidance from more experienced staff.
• Developing materials and documents using Adobe (e.g., Photoshop, InDesign, InCopy) and Microsoft products. Proficient with PowerPoint formatting, consistency, and editing templates.
• Maintaining and updating stakeholder database by reviewing and fact-checking to ensure edits have been made.
• Researching with guidance from senior staff.
• Supporting the logistics of the public outreach plan (e.g. venue coordination, logistics, generating materials, and staffing), developing materials checklist, and providing oversight for event management. Interacting with clients, the public, internal partners, and others.
• Using basic graphic design skills and following existing style guides with guidance from more senior staff. Giving direction about complex visuals/materials to Graphic Designers.

What We Prefer:

• Experience working for or directly with a transportation-related agency (DOT, Transit, Aviation)
• Familiarity with environmental/public involvement practices
• Familiarity with public information practices for active construction/maintenance that may result in traveler impacts

Additional Information

Benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Job Type: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full time

Job Category: Public Engagement and Communications Group

ReqID: R-29490