Consulting Associate, Strategic Communications and Stakeholder Engagement
About The Position
Ready to launch your consulting career with meaningful, hands-on work that shapes how communities, companies, and agencies communicate? At ERM, you’ll join a collaborative team where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your work helps advance real-world sustainability solutions. If you’re eager to build your career at the intersection of communication, public engagement, and environmental impact—this is your opportunity. Why This Role Matters As a Consulting Associate, Strategic Communications and Stakeholder Engagement in our Minneapolis, Minnesota office, you’ll play a key role in how our clients communicate with the public, government agencies, and community stakeholders. Your work helps organizations navigate complex sustainability and regulatory challenges while ensuring transparency, trust, and meaningful engagement. This role is ideal for early-career professionals who want to grow quickly, deepen their experience, and contribute to ERM’s mission of shaping a more sustainable future. What Your Impact Is You will support project teams in delivering high-quality strategic communications, stakeholder outreach, research, event coordination, and digital engagement services. Your ability to gather insights, craft clear messages, organize information, and connect with diverse audiences will strengthen our client relationships and contribute directly to new work opportunities. With ERM’s world-class sustainability platform behind you, your work will influence decision‑making “from boots to boardroom.”
Requirements
- BS/BA degree, preferably in Public Affairs, Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, English, Political Science, or a related field. Or equivalent experience.
- Interest in public relations/public affairs; relevant internship experience welcomed.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; Spanish fluency a plus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Professional demeanor with strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Detail-oriented mindset with the ability to manage shifting priorities and deadlines.
- Ability to work full time in a hybrid office/home environment; some travel (2–4 weeks per year).
- Experience using social media/digital platforms.
- This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop (not required).
- Local candidates preferred.
Responsibilities
- Desktop Monitoring & Analysis: Track traditional and social media using web-based tools to identify trends, risks, and insights that support client objectives.
- Stakeholder Database Management: Research and input stakeholder data (elected officials, agencies, community groups, NGOs, etc.); maintain tracking databases and prepare reports for clients or regulatory purposes.
- Writing & Content Development: Summarize research, draft meeting notes, prepare communication materials, and assist in producing fact sheets, newsletters, and outreach content.
- Event Planning & Coordination: Support logistics for public meetings, including venue selection, scheduling, materials preparation, catering, and on-site needs.
- Project Support: Assist with task tracking, mail merges, proofreading, online research, file maintenance, scheduling, and preparation of client collateral.
- Health & Safety: Follow all project-specific health and safety requirements.
- Cross-Practice Collaboration: Provide support to other ERM practice areas as needed.
Benefits
- comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits to eligible employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
