Senior Public Engagement Specialist
About The Position
At Horrocks, we believe the best work comes from companies with values, that our people are our greatest resource, and that we have a responsibility to the communities where we live and work. As a Public Engagement Senior Specialist, you will have the opportunity to lead and implement public outreach efforts, build relationships with clients, and grow your career. Join our progressive, employee-focused, multidisciplinary engineering firm offering challenging assignments, superior management and high standards, along with recognition for individual achievement. Our dedicated public engagement/communications team has a depth of knowledge and experience in strategic communications planning and execution, messaging and content development, media relations, grassroots public engagement and more. Horrocks’ supportive team culture provides our employees with the opportunity to Learn More, Do More, and Earn More.
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional experience in the engineering industry
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Marketing, etc.
- Proficient in MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint - Adobe Creative Suite is a plus
- Ability to work and collaborate with team members, clients, and the public
- Exceptional writing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills
- Proactive, resourceful, self-starter
- Experience in community engagement/public involvement strategies and/or public/media relations
- Experience in transportation, infrastructure, or government.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute strategic communications and outreach plans in Utah markets
- Manage projects and/or public engagements phases of projects, including scope, schedule, budget, profitability and invoicing
- Produce and distribute content for public information materials, including flyers, door hangers, websites, newsletters, mass and social media, presentations, exhibit boards, maps, etc.
- Plan, execute and facilitate special events including public meetings and hearings, open houses, groundbreakings, and more
- Work with in-house graphic design team to create print and digital collateral
- Manage communication channels including responding to public inquiries as needed
- Support business objectives including client relations and new business pursuits
- Participate in project and practice meetings
- Mentor and manage practice staff as applicable
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Generous paid time off
- 401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6%
- Professional development opportunities including in-house training
- Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
