Senior Consultant, Communications and Outreach

Edge Engineering and Science; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Annual performance bonus

Student loan repayment assistance

Maternity/paternity leave

Job summary

EDGE is seeking a Senior Consultant for Communications and Outreach in Houston, TX. The role focuses on strategic communications, community engagement, and initiatives that support client success, including on-site support for open houses and listening sessions.

The candidate will develop outreach plans, write messaging for multiple audiences, and coordinate with creative teams for digital and print content, while organizing events and stakeholder engagement across diverse sectors.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years’ experience in communications, community engagement and strategy
• Demonstrated proficiency in AP-style writing
• Proven ability managing projects and project teams
• Service-excellence mindset supporting diverse sectors (oil and gas, power, tech, manufacturing)
• Experience in crisis communications and media preferred
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Comfort interfacing with a wide range of audiences
• Ability to travel, including some evenings and weekends
• Primarily office-based position

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement communications and outreach plans aligned with client goals and corporate plans
• Write messaging and FAQs for multi-stakeholder audiences
• Partner with creative/digital teams to develop digital and print content
• Design and facilitate listening sessions and interviews
• Create discussion guides and actionable recommendations from findings
• Plan and manage open houses and other community events
• Facilitate public meetings, workshops and engagement sessions
• Prepare run-of-show, agendas and post-event summaries
• Identify partnership opportunities on behalf of clients
• Support proposal development, including scope and budget

Skills

Project management

AP-style writing

Strategic thinking

Verbal communication

Listening sessions

Crisis communications

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or English

Job description

Senior Consultant, Communications and Outreach

Houston, Texas

EDGE is seeking a senior consultant to support a growing practice focused on delivering excellence in strategic communications, community engagement and initiatives that support successful outcomes for clients. In addition to developing and/or implementing strategy, the ideal candidate will coordinate logistics and provide on-site support for open houses and other informational sessions, as well as facilitate listening sessions. This role is ideal for a communicator who is a practitioner generalist and strategist with a passion for listening, learning, teaching and doing.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Communications
• Develop and implement communications and outreach plans that align with client’s overall goals and corporate communications plans
• Write effective messaging and frequently asked questions and answers for multi-stakeholder audiences
• Partner with creative/digital teams to develop digital (e.g., website, X, Facebook) and print content
• Design and facilitate listening sessions, community advisory sessions and interviews
• Create discussion guides and protocols that encourage inclusive participation practices and integrate findings into actionable recommendations
• Community Events
• Plan and manage open houses (in-person, virtual and/or hybrid)
• Facilitate public meetings, workshops and other sessions designed to engage input
• Prepare run-of-show, agendas and presentations and write and/or edit post-event summaries; manage Q&A and feedback loops
• Stakeholder Engagement and Outreach
• Identify partnership opportunities on behalf of clients
• Build and maintain relationships with community leaders, advocacy groups, and key partners based on project locations
• Establish engagement plans, feedback mechanisms and escalation paths to promote responsiveness and two-way communication
• Client Development
• Identify opportunities to expand work with clients, as well as identify and pursue opportunities with new clients
• Write and/or support proposal development, including scope and budget

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years’ experience in communications, community engagement and strategy
• A bachelor’s degree in journalism or English from an accredited college or university; demonstrated proficiency in AP-style writing
• Proven ability managing projects and project teams
• A service-excellence mindset that can support clients across diverse sectors, including oil and gas, power, technology, and manufacturing
• Experience in crisis communications and media preferred, though not required
• Strategic thinking and problem‑solving skills
• Proficiency with written and verbal communication
• Comfort level interfacing with a wide range of audiences, including those opposing a project
• Adaptability with changing priorities and deadlines
• Ability to work well with internal teams, as well as independently
• Ability to travel, including some evenings and weekends, for meetings and events
• Primarily office-based position

EDGE strives to hire and retain the best and brightest candidates in the marketplace. To be selected for this position, the candidate must possess exceptional interpersonal skills and outstanding oral and written communication skills allowing positive internal, client and contractor relationships. Excellent technical writing skills for permit applications and reports are required, as are outstanding problem‑solving abilities. The selected candidate will demonstrate passion for the business of environmental consulting, technical excellence and quality, leadership potential, a commitment to lifelong learning and growth, and the desire to build a long and rewarding career with EDGE.

Why EDGE?

Work That Matters. We help businesses around the world meet the environmental challenges they face. Our work not only helps the companies we serve, it ensures the products of our clients’ businesses continue to drive the economy and positively impacts the future of our planet.

National Reach. Local Management. We have the people and the resources to serve clients across the United States, but our small company feel is what makes us unique. Every individual within our company has the opportunity to give input on projects, allowing employees to grow their knowledge and experience and EDGE to provide the best solutions to our customers.

Engaging Projects. The diverse needs of our clients ensure your work is always of interest and provide opportunities for innovation at every level of the company. Our employees enjoy greater responsibility and develop a breadth of experience not common with other entry- to mid-level career opportunities in our field.

Career Growth Opportunities. At least one member of our corporate leadership is involved in every major project, allowing for a close relationship between management and employees. We encourage collaboration and ingenuity and reward success by promoting from within.

Comprehensive Benefits Plan. We offer a full suite of benefits including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement savings plans with employer contributions, paid time off and more. Enjoy a career that also offers peace of mind when you join the EDGE team.

EDGE places high value on the health and well-being of its employees and offers the following benefits:

• Comprehensive employee benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.
• Employer matched 401(k) plan.
• Annual performance bonus program.
• Student loan repayment assistance after 12 months of employment for employees who graduated within 6 years of start date.
• Competitive maternity leave.