Community Engagement and Communications Specialist

GHD Group Pty Ltd • Breckenridge Park, FL

15h • Hybrid

About The Position

At GHD Advisory we are invested in creating sustainable commercial outcomes with
clients driving change in water, energy and urbanization.

Join a team committed to solving complex challenges across the value chain, from
capital deployment to asset management, enabling resilience, growth and
sustainability.

Together, we’ll help create a future for generations to come.

GHD is seeking a Community Engagement and Communications Specialist to join our
Strategic Communications, Engagement and Communities team, based in one of our
Florida offices (Miami / Tampa / Orlando). In this role, you will partner with
clients across a wide range of markets and sectors to deliver thoughtful,
inclusive, and impactful community engagement and communication services. You
will play a key role in shaping how projects are understood and experienced by
the public—developing and leading public and stakeholder engagement plans,
crafting communication strategies, facilitating engagement sessions, and
bringing projects to life through compelling branding and communication
collateral. From stakeholder analysis and community scans to surveys, open
houses, workshops, and public information sessions, you will help ensure voices
are heard and perspectives are meaningfully integrated into project outcomes.

This position offers the opportunity to manage multiple concurrent engagement
and communications initiatives while collaborating closely with
multidisciplinary teams and clients. You will oversee the development of
high-quality print and digital materials—including newsletters, presentations,
infographics, signage, websites, and social content—while tracking budgets,
prioritizing workflows, and ensuring timely delivery and quality control. You
will also collect and analyze public feedback, prepare consultation summaries,
contribute to proposal development, and support senior colleagues in managing
client relationships.

At GHD, we are passionate about making a positive difference in the communities
we serve. If you are driven by meaningful public participation, thrive in a
collaborative environment, and are eager to continue growing your professional
capabilities through ongoing learning and accreditation, we invite you to bring
your expertise and enthusiasm to our team.

Our Hybrid Work Model:

Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model,
combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in the office three
days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, planning, social sciences or equivalent
• 3 to 7 years of experience in community engagement or strategic communication roles, ideally within the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC), infrastructure or public-sector context
• Fluent in written and spoken English and Spanish
• Proficiency with design/production tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft 365, presentation software, digital/social platforms); familiarity with emerging visualization/engagement tools for public meetings a plus
• Self-starter and strong organizational skills: able to lead through ambiguity, manage budgets/timelines, coordinate across disciplines, deliver high-quality work under deadlines
• Excellent visual design sensibility, storytelling ability and communication skills (written, verbal, presentation)
• Collaborative mindset, comfortable working with both creative teams and technical professionals (engineers, planners, architects) and translating technical content for public audiences
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with project staff and partners
• Ability to effectively work in a fast-paced environment
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive throughout the state of Florida

Responsibilities

• Stakeholder Engagement: Assist with stakeholder engagement by arranging actions, meetings, events, and supporting materials to promote stakeholder understanding and commitment.
• Data Collection and Analysis: Collate and analyze data using preset tools, methods, and formats. Involves working independently.
• Content Creation: Collate and summarize information for use in developing content and write first drafts of straightforward content for print or websites.
• Document Preparation: Organize and prepare complex documents using a variety of applications for technology devices, such as standard office software. Also responsible for gathering and summarizing data for special reports.
• Public Relations Campaign Management: Deliver required outcomes by coordinating activities of subcontractors and suppliers; act as a primary point of contact for them while working within an established contract to deliver successful public relations campaigns.
• Personal Capability Building: Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
• Public Relations Campaign Planning: Develop tactical public relations campaigns planning to assist in the achievement of public relations goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees