Senior Public Engagement Specialist

Horrocks; Cottonwood Heights (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Horrocks is looking for a Senior Public Engagement Specialist to lead and implement public outreach efforts. You'll build relationships with clients, while managing projects and public engagement phases, ensuring effective communication strategies are executed.

With 7+ years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in fields like Communications or Journalism, you will thrive in a supportive setting that prioritizes employee growth.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience in a similar industry.
• Ability to work and collaborate with team members, clients, and the public.
• Proactive, resourceful, self-starter.
• Experience in community engagement/public involvement strategies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic communications and outreach plans.
• Manage projects and public engagements phases, including scope and budget.
• Produce and distribute public information materials.
• Plan and facilitate public events.
• Manage public email and hotline accounts.

Skills

Public engagement

Strategic communications

Project management

Content development

Exceptional writing skills

Collaboration

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing

Tools

MS Word

MS Outlook

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Description

At Horrocks, we believe the best work comes from companies with values, that our people are our greatest resource, and that we have a responsibility to the communities where we live and work. As a Senior Public Engagement Specialist, you will have the opportunity to lead and implement public outreach efforts, build relationships with clients, and grow your career.

Department:

Transportation

Location:

Cottonwood Heights, UT

Compensation:

$70,000 - $120,000 / year

Join our progressive, employee-focused, multidisciplinary engineering firm offering challenging assignments, superior management and high standards, along with recognition for individual achievement. Our dedicated public engagement team has a depth of knowledge and experience in strategic communications planning and execution, messaging and content development, media relations, grassroots public engagement and more. Horrocks’ supportive team culture provides our employees with the opportunity to Learn More, Do More, and Earn More.

What are the core responsibilities for the role?

• Develop and execute strategic communications and outreach plans in Utah markets
• Manage projects and/or public engagements phases of projects, including scope, schedule, budget, profitability and invoicing
• Produce and distribute content for public information materials, including flyers, door hangers, websites, newsletters, mass and social media, presentations, exhibit boards, maps, etc.
• Plan, execute and facilitate special events including public meetings and hearings, open houses, groundbreakings, ribbon cuttings, and project tours
• Work with in-house graphic design team to create print and digital collateral
• Support business objectives including client relations and new business pursuits
• Participate in project and practice meetings
• Mentor and manage practice staff as applicable
• Manage public email and hotline accounts including responding to inquiries as needed

Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies:

• 7+ years of professional experience in a similar industry
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Marketing, etc.
• Ability to work and collaborate with team members, clients, and the public
• Exceptional writing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills
• Proactive, resourceful, self-starter
• Experience in community engagement/public involvement strategies and/or public/media relations is a plus
• Proficient in MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint - Adobe Creative Suite is a plus

Why would a candidate want this job?

At Horrocks, you can expect a competitive base salary and award-winning benefits. Including, but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6%
• Professional development opportunities including in-house training
• Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure

For more information, visit our website at www.horrocks.com

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status

EEO — All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.

We provide fair and equal treatment to all candidates, including reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals. If you require an accommodation during the application process, please email us at [e-mail] and include your name, the job title, and the location of the position you are applying for. Our team will respond as promptly as possible.

Pay Transparency

The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.