Strategic Communications & Stakeholder Engagement Leader

ERM; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM is the world's leading sustainability consultancy, partnering with organizations to address environmental, social, and governance challenges. We seek a Managing Consultant, Strategic Communications and Stakeholder Engagement to guide complex stakeholder engagement programs and communications strategies that influence social license to operate across industries and geographies.

The role requires 4–6+ years of public affairs and communications experience, strong client leadership, and the

Qualifications

• 4–6+ years of experience in public affairs, PR, communications, or related field (consulting or agency preferred).
• Experience managing projects, client relationships, budgets, and teams.
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills across diverse audiences.
• Expertise in stakeholder engagement, public consultation programs, and communications strategy.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills (AP style proficiency preferred).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel.
• Preferred 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Background in energy, environmental, or infrastructure sectors.
• Experience with social risk analysis, monitoring, and reporting.
• Media relations and crisis communications experience.
• Exposure to Environmental Justice initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic communications and stakeholder engagement initiatives from planning through execution.
• Manage client relationships, project teams, budgets, and timelines.
• Design and implement public consultation programs (in-person and virtual).
• Develop integrated communication materials (fact sheets, websites, newsletters, reports, etc.).
• Drive media relations strategy and execution.
• Analyze stakeholder insights and trends to inform client strategies.
• Facilitate meetings, workshops, and community engagement events.
• Oversee social risk assessments tied to capital projects, M&A, and permitting efforts.
• Collaborate across teams to deliver innovative, technology-enabled communication solutions.
• Support business development through proposals, networking, and industry engagement.
• Coordinate subcontractors and internal resources to ensure seamless project delivery.

Skills

Public affairs

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Facilitation

Presentation skills

AP style

Travel willingness

Client development

Crisis communications

Social risk analysis

Environmental justice exposure

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, public affairs, journalism, or related field

Job description

ERM is the world's leading sustainability consultancy, partnering with organizations to address environmental, social, and governance challenges. We seek a Managing Consultant, Strategic Communications and Stakeholder Engagement to guide complex stakeholder engagement programs and communications strategies that influence social license to operate across industries and geographies.

The role requires 4–6+ years of public affairs and communications experience, strong client leadership, and the