Strategic Communications & Outreach Lead for Public Involvement

WSP Global Inc.; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. is seeking a Strategic Communications and Outreach Specialist to support public involvement, stakeholder engagement, and strategic communication for utility, infrastructure, environmental, and other clients in Michigan and Indiana.

The role may also support national, cross‑office communications initiatives and proposal development. Travel to Michigan and Indiana is required, with on-site support for meetings and outreach efforts across regions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications/Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, Urban Planning or related field or related experience.
• 3 - 5 years of experience in strategic communications, public involvement, stakeholder engagement, community relations, marketing communications, public affairs, or a related field.
• Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to translate technical information into clear, audience-centered language.
• Experience planning meetings, events, public outreach activities, or stakeholder engagement programs.
• Excellent organizational and project coordination skills.
• The ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and client priorities at the same time.
• Strong attention to detail and dependable follow-through.
• Experience managing contact lists, public comments, inquiries, response workflows, or project databases.
• The ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with a distributed team.
• A willingness and ability to travel for regional and national assignments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development and execution of client communication and public involvement plans.
• Write clear, audience-centered materials, including letters, fact sheets, frequently asked questions, website content, presentations, meeting materials, email responses, and stakeholder updates.
• Plan and coordinate public meetings, open houses, briefings, workshops, and other outreach events.
• Manage event logistics, including venues, materials, staffing, schedules, sign-in processes, comment collection, and post-event documentation.
• Execute day-to-day project activities and maintain project schedules, action lists, deliverables, and communication records.
• Manage public comments, inquiries, and stakeholder contacts according to established protocols.
• Maintain comment trackers, contact databases, response assignments, deadlines, and documentation needed for client reporting.
• Coordinate with project managers, technical teams, clients, vendors, and other communication staff.
• Support proposal development, scopes of work, schedules, staffing plans, and business development activities.
• Travel throughout Michigan and Indiana and support regional or national client assignments as needed.
• Provide on-site support for public meetings, stakeholder briefings, field outreach, and other engagement activities.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Organization

Project coordination

Independent work

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, Urban Planning or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint)

Job description

WSP Global Inc. is seeking a Strategic Communications and Outreach Specialist to support public involvement, stakeholder engagement, and strategic communication for utility, infrastructure, environmental, and other clients in Michigan and Indiana.

The role may also support national, cross‑office communications initiatives and proposal development. Travel to Michigan and Indiana is required, with on-site support for meetings and outreach efforts across regions.