Public Engagement & Communication Specialist I

What We're Looking For

Are you seeking a vibrant and dynamic workplace that values culture and work-life balance? Look no further! Our company has been recognized by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce as one of the Best Places to Work. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive environment where you can thrive both personally and professionally.

As a key member of our growing Indianapolis team, you will have the opportunity to work on challenging projects and collaborate with top experts in the state. With over 80 years of experience in Indiana and a reputation as a top design partner with INDOT, we offer unparalleled career growth and technical development opportunities.

This opportunity entails being responsible for supporting the coordination and implementation of public engagement and communications for infrastructure projects. As a member of the Communications Team, you’ll be working on some of the firm’s most interesting projects with a group of highly collaborative and creative professionals.

This position assists with the development of communication strategies including materials, and digital and print content, researches and gathers data and creates and provides project messaging resources to educate the community.

What You'll Do:

• Assists in the development and implementation of communication and outreach strategies to educate the public and stakeholders on infrastructure projects. This could include research, outreach strategies, and best practices.

• Conducts routine investigations and collects data needed for effective communications strategies and/or to fulfill federal regulatory outreach requirements, including environmental impact evaluations if applicable.

• Prepares and coordinates dissemination of outreach materials, facts and information on project messaging to stakeholders according to the public outreach plan including external agencies, associations, and news organizations using print, periodicals, radio, social and/or visual communication media.

• Tracks and maintains routine records and reports related to public involvement meetings, public hearings and outreach events.

• Drafts speeches, create and design presentation materials, and/or compose correspondence for use in mailings, meetings, or other public consumption.

• Responsible for initial fact checking for reports, articles, and other publications.

• May help coordinate community meetings, public forums, working groups and other public meetings including scheduling, determining location, advertising, and ensuring proper setup/tear down and relevant collateral materials according to client expectation and project goals and budget.

• May interact with clients to coordinate implementation of communication and outreach programs.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Marketing, Communications, English, Journalism or related field, or

• In lieu of education, 4 years of relevant experience

What You'll Bring:

• Good communication and writing skills with a high attention to detail.

• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint

• Basic graphic design skills (Canva) and following existing style guides.

• Ability to work independently

• Ability to prioritize work and multi-task

• Creativity in approaching assignments

• Collaborates with peers and accepts direction from supervisors

What We Prefer:

• Occasional weeknight support of public meetings required

• Occasional weekend event coverage required

• Valid driver’s license

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

• Ability to work on active construction sites and along the shoulders of roadways, including interstate highways

Additional Information

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Locations:

Indianapolis, IN