Senior Public Engagement Specialist

Horrocks; Pleasant Grove (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

401(k) match

Job summary

Horrocks is seeking a Senior Public Engagement Specialist in Pleasant Grove, UT to lead outreach initiatives, build client relationships, and advance community-focused projects. You will guide communications, manage engagements, and work with design teams to craft compelling materials.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, event facilitation, and cross-functional collaboration with transportation projects.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Public engagement

Writing

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Public relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Marketing, etc.

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

Excel

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: Pleasant Grove, UT

Compensation: $70,000 - $120,000 / year

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.

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.