Senior Community Engagement Lead - Water Infrastructure

CDM Smith; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a community engagement expert to enhance public health through infrastructure projects, starting in New Orleans. You will join a cross-discipline strategic communications team, leading community outreach for municipal drinking water initiatives.

Responsibilities include directing large-scale engagement efforts, planning and facilitating public meetings, and shaping communication strategies for diverse programs, while mentoring junior staff and collaborating with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of corporate governance practices, organization design principles, accounting principles, finance, and supply chain management.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills required.
• Ability to understand highly complex technical, professional and business materials.

Responsibilities

• Lead large teams of communications experts and ensure tasks are executed.
• Facilitate discussions within programs and improve cross-team coordination.
• Create and implement communication plans for stakeholder decisions.
• Translate technical content into accessible, visual storytelling.

Skills

Governance

Org design

Accounting

Finance

Supply chain

Org management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a community engagement expert to enhance public health through infrastructure projects, starting in New Orleans. You will join a cross-discipline strategic communications team, leading community outreach for municipal drinking water initiatives.

Responsibilities include directing large-scale engagement efforts, planning and facilitating public meetings, and shaping communication strategies for diverse programs, while mentoring junior staff and collaborating with stakeholders.