Strategic Communications Associate - Stakeholder Outreach

Environmental Resources Management (ERM); Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Consulting Associate, Strategic Communications to support clients and provide communications‑related administrative support across our Strategic Communications and Stakeholder Engagement team. This role can be based in Boston, MA, Rochester, NY or Richmond, VA and offers hybrid work with occasional travel.

You will monitor traditional and social media, maintain stakeholder databases, develop fact sheets and newsletters, and coordinate public meetings and events, contributing to

Qualifications

• Required BS/BA in Communications, Public Affairs, Journalism, English, Political Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 0 years of relevant professional experience; internships and related experience may be considered.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced consulting environment.
• Adaptable, proactive, and collaborative approach to work.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment with occasional travel (approximately 2-4 weeks annually).
• Experience using social media platforms.
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
• Preferred 1-2 years of public relations, public affairs, communications, stakeholder engagement, or related experience.
• Spanish language fluency.
• Experience with Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, or similar design tools.
• Experience supporting public outreach, community engagement, or event coordination initiatives.
• Local candidates are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Traditional and social media monitoring and analysis.
• Stakeholder database management and reporting.
• Communications content development and writing support.
• Public meeting and event coordination.
• Community and stakeholder outreach participation.
• Administrative and project support activities.
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Compliance with health and safety procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Spanish language fluency

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

BS/BA in Communications, Public Affairs, Journalism, English, Political Science, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

ERM is seeking a Consulting Associate, Strategic Communications to support clients and provide communications‑related administrative support across our Strategic Communications and Stakeholder Engagement team. This role can be based in Boston, MA, Rochester, NY or Richmond, VA and offers hybrid work with occasional travel.

You will monitor traditional and social media, maintain stakeholder databases, develop fact sheets and newsletters, and coordinate public meetings and events, contributing to