Public Involvement Specialist

the Client•Greensburg, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Public Involvement Specialist will conduct communication and public outreach services for a suite of electrical upgrades supporting renewable energy development in New Jersey. This includes developing and implementing programmatic and project communication strategies and developing communication and public outreach plans to make our clients successful.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Must be proficient in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Basic analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to understand technical information and communicate that information to the public.
Ability to manage priorities and schedules.
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
High level of attention to detail.
Valid driver's license required.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Selected candidate must pass the required drug screen and background check (including DMV/MVR check) AND must clear the First Energy background check prior to starting.

Nice To Haves

Prior internship or related experience a plus.
Design/presentation software experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Coordination of communication and public involvement activities on multi-year permitting, siting and construction projects.
Develop project communication strategies and developing communication and public outreach plans.
Interact with various stakeholders affected by project construction activities, managing project commitments to the public and act as the liaison between project managers, contractors, and the public.
Provide service to the client by being available for issue resolution, providing information updates and promoting a positive public image.
Implement strategic outreach plans and processes. Elements of these plans could include the development of newsletters and fact sheets, website content, telephone information lines, news releases, public meetings, open houses, comment forms, mailing lists, and response to public inquiries.
Assist with materials development, event logistics, attending and participating in public meetings, logging inquiries on public information hotlines, and data management.
Provide graphic support for promotional initiatives.
Run and distribute reports in a Stakeholder Management System.
Organize and manage project information files and coordinate the interchange of project outreach information to project managers and clients.
All other duties as assigned.