HNTB
Public Engagement & Communications Specialist II
HNTB, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37247
Public Engagement & Communications Specialist II
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Public Engagement & Communications Specialist II
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At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee‑owners.
This opportunity entails being responsible for supporting the coordination and implementation of public engagement and involvement programs for infrastructure projects. The position assists with the development of communication strategies, materials, and digital and print content, researches and gathers data, and creates and provides project messaging resources to educate the community. Additionally, the position will assist in record‑keeping and reporting, as appropriate.
What You’ll Do
Develop and assist with the implementation of communication and outreach strategies to educate the public and stakeholders on infrastructure projects, including research, outreach strategies, and best practices.
Conduct routine investigations and collect data needed for effective communications strategies or to fulfill federal regulatory outreach requirements, including environmental impact evaluations if applicable.
Prepare and coordinate dissemination of outreach materials, facts, and information on project messaging to stakeholders according to the public outreach plan, including external agencies, associations, and news organizations using print, periodicals, radio, social, and/or visual communication media.
Track and maintain routine records and reports related to public involvement meetings, public hearings, and outreach events.
Draft speeches, create and design presentation materials, and compose correspondence for use in mailings, meetings, or other public consumption.
Responsible for initial fact checking for reports, articles, and other publications.
Report key performance indicators (KPIs) to indicate a campaign’s milestones.
Help coordinate community meetings, public forums, working groups, and other public meetings, including scheduling, determining location, advertising, and ensuring proper setup/tear‑down and relevant collateral materials according to client expectations and project goals and budget.
May interact with clients to coordinate implementation of communication and outreach programs.
Perform other duties as assigned.
What You’ll Need
Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Marketing, Communications, English, Journalism or related field and 3 years of relevant experience.
In lieu of education, 7 years of relevant experience.
What You’ll Bring
Assisting with social media (e.g., monitoring social media, assisting with strategy and content development) with guidance from more experienced staff.
Developing materials and documents using Adobe (e.g., Photoshop, InDesign, InCopy) and Microsoft products; proficient with PowerPoint formatting, consistency, and editing templates.
Maintaining and updating stakeholder database by reviewing and fact‑checking to ensure edits have been made.
Researching with guidance from senior staff.
Supporting the logistics of the public outreach plan (e.g., venue coordination, logistics, generating materials, and staffing), developing materials checklist, and providing oversight for event management; interacting with clients, the public, internal partners, and others.
Using basic graphic design skills and following existing style guides with guidance from more senior staff; giving direction about complex visuals/materials to Graphic Designers.
Willingness to learn new things and bring new ideas or solutions to the table.
Additional Information Benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Location: Nashville, TN (City Center).
Job Details
Job Type:
Regular
Full/Part Time:
Full time
Job Category:
Public Engagement and Communications Group
ReqID:
R-28526
Seniority level:
Not Applicable
Employment type:
Full‑time
Job function:
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries:
Architecture and Planning, Civil Engineering
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Public Engagement & Communications Specialist II
role at
HNTB .
At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee‑owners.
This opportunity entails being responsible for supporting the coordination and implementation of public engagement and involvement programs for infrastructure projects. The position assists with the development of communication strategies, materials, and digital and print content, researches and gathers data, and creates and provides project messaging resources to educate the community. Additionally, the position will assist in record‑keeping and reporting, as appropriate.
What You’ll Do
Develop and assist with the implementation of communication and outreach strategies to educate the public and stakeholders on infrastructure projects, including research, outreach strategies, and best practices.
Conduct routine investigations and collect data needed for effective communications strategies or to fulfill federal regulatory outreach requirements, including environmental impact evaluations if applicable.
Prepare and coordinate dissemination of outreach materials, facts, and information on project messaging to stakeholders according to the public outreach plan, including external agencies, associations, and news organizations using print, periodicals, radio, social, and/or visual communication media.
Track and maintain routine records and reports related to public involvement meetings, public hearings, and outreach events.
Draft speeches, create and design presentation materials, and compose correspondence for use in mailings, meetings, or other public consumption.
Responsible for initial fact checking for reports, articles, and other publications.
Report key performance indicators (KPIs) to indicate a campaign’s milestones.
Help coordinate community meetings, public forums, working groups, and other public meetings, including scheduling, determining location, advertising, and ensuring proper setup/tear‑down and relevant collateral materials according to client expectations and project goals and budget.
May interact with clients to coordinate implementation of communication and outreach programs.
Perform other duties as assigned.
What You’ll Need
Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Marketing, Communications, English, Journalism or related field and 3 years of relevant experience.
In lieu of education, 7 years of relevant experience.
What You’ll Bring
Assisting with social media (e.g., monitoring social media, assisting with strategy and content development) with guidance from more experienced staff.
Developing materials and documents using Adobe (e.g., Photoshop, InDesign, InCopy) and Microsoft products; proficient with PowerPoint formatting, consistency, and editing templates.
Maintaining and updating stakeholder database by reviewing and fact‑checking to ensure edits have been made.
Researching with guidance from senior staff.
Supporting the logistics of the public outreach plan (e.g., venue coordination, logistics, generating materials, and staffing), developing materials checklist, and providing oversight for event management; interacting with clients, the public, internal partners, and others.
Using basic graphic design skills and following existing style guides with guidance from more senior staff; giving direction about complex visuals/materials to Graphic Designers.
Willingness to learn new things and bring new ideas or solutions to the table.
Additional Information Benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Location: Nashville, TN (City Center).
Job Details
Job Type:
Regular
Full/Part Time:
Full time
Job Category:
Public Engagement and Communications Group
ReqID:
R-28526
Seniority level:
Not Applicable
Employment type:
Full‑time
Job function:
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries:
Architecture and Planning, Civil Engineering
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