Senior Consultant, Communications and Outreach

Edge Engineering and Science • Houston, TX

2h • Onsite

About The Position

EDGE is seeking a senior consultant to support its growing practice in strategic communications, community engagement, and initiatives that help clients achieve successful outcomes. The role combines strategy development and implementation with event logistics and on-site support for open houses and informational sessions, as well as facilitation of listening sessions. It is suited to a communications generalist and strategist who enjoys listening, learning, teaching, and doing.

The position supports clients across diverse sectors, including oil and gas, power, technology, and manufacturing. It is primarily office-based and requires travel, including some evenings and weekends, for meetings and events. EDGE seeks a candidate with exceptional interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills; technical writing expertise for permit applications and reports; problem-solving ability; a commitment to technical excellence, quality, and lifelong learning; and an interest in building a long-term career in environmental consulting.

Requirements

• At least 15 years of experience in communications, community engagement, and strategy.
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or English from an accredited college or university.
• Demonstrated proficiency in AP-style writing.
• Proven ability to manage projects and project teams.
• Service-excellence mindset and ability to support clients across diverse sectors, including oil and gas, power, technology, and manufacturing.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and outstanding oral and written communication skills to support positive internal, client, and contractor relationships.
• Excellent technical writing skills for permit applications and reports.
• Outstanding problem-solving abilities.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Proficiency in written and verbal communication.
• Comfort interfacing with a wide range of audiences, including people opposing a project.
• Adaptability to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively with internal teams and independently.
• Passion for environmental consulting, technical excellence, and quality; leadership potential; commitment to lifelong learning and growth; and desire to build a long-term career with EDGE.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in crisis communications and media.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement communications and outreach plans aligned with client goals and corporate communications plans.
• Write messaging and frequently asked questions and answers for multi-stakeholder audiences.
• Partner with creative and digital teams to develop digital and print content, including website and social media content.
• Design and facilitate listening sessions, community advisory sessions, and interviews.
• Create discussion guides and protocols that encourage inclusive participation, and integrate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Plan and manage in-person, virtual, and hybrid open houses.
• Facilitate public meetings, workshops, and other sessions designed to gather input.
• Prepare run-of-show documents, agendas, and presentations; write or edit post-event summaries; and manage Q&A and feedback loops.
• Identify partnership opportunities for clients.
• Build and maintain relationships with community leaders, advocacy groups, and key partners based on project locations.
• Establish engagement plans, feedback mechanisms, and escalation paths to promote responsive two-way communication.
• Identify opportunities to expand work with existing clients and pursue opportunities with new clients.
• Write or support proposal development, including scope and budget.
• Manage projects and project teams.
• Travel to meetings and events, including some evenings and weekends.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Employer-matched 401(k) plan.
• Annual performance bonus program.
• Student loan repayment assistance after 12 months of employment for employees who graduated within six years of their start date.
• Maternity leave.
• Paid time off.
• Retirement savings plans with employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

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