Public Information and Community Relations Specialist

Kiewit • Point Pleasant, WV

29d • Onsite

About The Position

Kiewit Industrial District is seeking a Public Information and Community Relations Specialist for the Monarch Compute Campus in Mason County, West Virginia. The primary focus of this role is to support clear, timely and coordinated public information for the project. Working closely with Kiewit’s on-site project team, Corporate Communication and client counterparts, the specialist will help keep stakeholders informed about project activities, manage public questions and concerns, and support communication related to construction activities and potential community impacts. The specialist will be based on site and will serve as an accessible communication resource for the project team, while also developing relationships with stakeholders and representing Kiewit professionally in the surrounding community. Additional responsibilities may include supporting community relationships, engagement activities and local outreach in coordination with the project team and client. The scope of these activities will depend on project needs and priorities and may evolve throughout the project. This position requires someone who is adaptable, organized and comfortable taking on a variety of communication and community engagement responsibilities as the project evolves.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public affairs, business or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• 3 + years of experience in public information, stakeholder engagement, community outreach or a related field, preferably within the construction, infrastructure or energy sectors.
• Strong understanding of public information practices, stakeholder communication and community engagement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical information into clear, accessible messaging.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and common communication tools.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with project personnel, client representatives, community members, local organizations and other stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills, sound judgment and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
• Ability to work independently in an on-site project environment while coordinating closely with broader project and communication teams.
• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Mason County, West Virginia, and surrounding communities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site public information and community engagement support, working closely with the Kiewit project team, Corporate Communication and client counterparts to coordinate accurate, timely and consistent information.
• Support communication of project activities, construction updates, milestones and potential community impacts to stakeholders.
• Develop and coordinate public information materials, including project updates, fact sheets, presentations, notices, website content and other outreach materials.
• Receive, document and help coordinate responses to public questions, comments and concerns, involving appropriate project team members as needed.
• Maintain stakeholder contact information, public inquiry records and outreach documentation to support ongoing communication efforts.
• Monitor community feedback, identify emerging concerns and elevate issues or communication needs to the appropriate project and client representatives.
• Support stakeholder engagement activities, including community meetings, local events, presentations and outreach initiatives.
• Help establish and maintain positive relationships with community members, local organizations, businesses and other stakeholders.
• Assist with community partnerships, educational outreach and other engagement opportunities identified by the project team or client.
• Provide additional public information and community engagement support as project needs and priorities evolve.

Benefits

• top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents
• voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs
• life insurance
• disability
• retirement plans with matching
• generous paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level