Community Outreach Leader
Bolton & Menk, Inc., Holly Springs, North Carolina, United States, 27540
Bolton & Menk has an exciting opportunity for a Community Outreach Leader to join our team in the Raleigh area. As a Top Workplace, this is a fantastic chance to work with a talented team of professionals and make a lasting impact on the communities we serve. With over 75 years of experience, Bolton & Menk specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions across the Midwest, Southeast, and beyond.
In this role, you will lead and deliver equitable, communitycentered public engagement efforts that connect people, partners, and clients to impactful transportation, planning, and urban design projects-helping foster our mission that
All People Should Live in Safe, Sustainable and Beautiful Communities . This role combines strategic leadership with handson project management, overseeing multiple engagement initiatives, guiding community partnerships, managing budgets and contracts, and serving as a trusted liaison to clients and stakeholders. You'll also mentor and lead a team of engagement professionals while collaborating across internal service leaders, community organizations, and the public to build trust, advance meaningful outcomes, and secure future work.
What You Will Be Doing:
Provide leadership and strategic direction for equitable public engagement efforts across diverse communities
Manage and grow community partnerships with communitybased organizations, city agencies, stakeholders, and residents
Plan, schedule, and oversee the performance of multiple public engagement projects simultaneously
Serve as the primary client contact, resolving project issues and ensuring client satisfaction
Define project scope and participate in contract negotiations
Develop, manage, and monitor project budgets, implementing corrective actions as needed
Lead partnership development activities including meetings, presentations, and proposal preparation
Develop and implement strategic partnership plans for prospective and existing business partners
Lead stakeholder and client strategic planning efforts
Act as a liaison between Bolton & Menk, community organizations, and the public-responding to inquiries and coordinating spokespersons as needed
Plan, assign, and oversee work for community engagement staff, ensuring highquality deliverables
Lead team engagement efforts for proposals and community planning projects, coordinating across internal and external stakeholders
Provide coaching, mentoring, and professional development for team members
Research leads and facilitate strategy sessions with internal service leaders, project managers, clients, and partner firms to secure work in transportation, planning, and urban design service lines
Attend evening and weekend community meetings and events as needed
Travel to project sites and related locations as required
What We Are Looking For:
Bachelor's degree in Communication, Public Relations, Community Organizing, Marketing or related field
At least 10 years of work in public relations OR at least 10 years of work in a related field preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software
Strong public speaking skills
Excellent verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills
Superior interpersonal skills and ability to work extremely well as part of a team
Excellent persuasion skills
Ability to work well under pressure and manage sensitive or controversial subjects with tact, kindness, and professionalism
Possess a valid driver's license as travel to various facilities and job sites may be required
WHY BOLTON & MENK? Bolton & Menk, Inc. specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions. Since 1949, we have been committed to improving quality of life through engineering excellence and client satisfaction. From advocating for our communities to designing their dreams to finding funding; we take pride in our work because we live in these same communities. Today, Bolton & Menk has more than 1,000 employees throughout more than 40 locations in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, Wisconsin, Colorado, North Carolina, and South Carolina providing services to more than 400 communities and agencies. Learn more about our history here: https://www.bolton-menk.com/about-us/
OUR BENEFITS At Bolton & Menk, we value our people and provide an exceptional Total Compensation and Benefits Package to protect our most valuable asset. We are committed to the well-being of our employees and their families. Perks of being a Bolton & Menk employee include peace of mind with our benefits package and competitive compensation plan, flexible schedules, and career development opportunities. Learn more here: https://www.bolton-menk.com/careers
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Bolton & Menk does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party agencies in response to Bolton & Menk job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Bolton & Menk Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Bolton & Menk Talent Acquisition team.
It is our responsibility and privilege to embrace the diversity of people, thoughts, and experiences necessary to develop infrastructure systems that serve all people. Bolton & Menk, Inc., is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affi
Qualifications Education
Bachelor of Arts of Communications (preferred)
Bachelor of Arts of Public Relations (preferred)
Bachelor of Arts of Marketing (preferred)
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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In this role, you will lead and deliver equitable, communitycentered public engagement efforts that connect people, partners, and clients to impactful transportation, planning, and urban design projects-helping foster our mission that
All People Should Live in Safe, Sustainable and Beautiful Communities . This role combines strategic leadership with handson project management, overseeing multiple engagement initiatives, guiding community partnerships, managing budgets and contracts, and serving as a trusted liaison to clients and stakeholders. You'll also mentor and lead a team of engagement professionals while collaborating across internal service leaders, community organizations, and the public to build trust, advance meaningful outcomes, and secure future work.
What You Will Be Doing:
Provide leadership and strategic direction for equitable public engagement efforts across diverse communities
Manage and grow community partnerships with communitybased organizations, city agencies, stakeholders, and residents
Plan, schedule, and oversee the performance of multiple public engagement projects simultaneously
Serve as the primary client contact, resolving project issues and ensuring client satisfaction
Define project scope and participate in contract negotiations
Develop, manage, and monitor project budgets, implementing corrective actions as needed
Lead partnership development activities including meetings, presentations, and proposal preparation
Develop and implement strategic partnership plans for prospective and existing business partners
Lead stakeholder and client strategic planning efforts
Act as a liaison between Bolton & Menk, community organizations, and the public-responding to inquiries and coordinating spokespersons as needed
Plan, assign, and oversee work for community engagement staff, ensuring highquality deliverables
Lead team engagement efforts for proposals and community planning projects, coordinating across internal and external stakeholders
Provide coaching, mentoring, and professional development for team members
Research leads and facilitate strategy sessions with internal service leaders, project managers, clients, and partner firms to secure work in transportation, planning, and urban design service lines
Attend evening and weekend community meetings and events as needed
Travel to project sites and related locations as required
What We Are Looking For:
Bachelor's degree in Communication, Public Relations, Community Organizing, Marketing or related field
At least 10 years of work in public relations OR at least 10 years of work in a related field preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software
Strong public speaking skills
Excellent verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills
Superior interpersonal skills and ability to work extremely well as part of a team
Excellent persuasion skills
Ability to work well under pressure and manage sensitive or controversial subjects with tact, kindness, and professionalism
Possess a valid driver's license as travel to various facilities and job sites may be required
WHY BOLTON & MENK? Bolton & Menk, Inc. specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions. Since 1949, we have been committed to improving quality of life through engineering excellence and client satisfaction. From advocating for our communities to designing their dreams to finding funding; we take pride in our work because we live in these same communities. Today, Bolton & Menk has more than 1,000 employees throughout more than 40 locations in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, Wisconsin, Colorado, North Carolina, and South Carolina providing services to more than 400 communities and agencies. Learn more about our history here: https://www.bolton-menk.com/about-us/
OUR BENEFITS At Bolton & Menk, we value our people and provide an exceptional Total Compensation and Benefits Package to protect our most valuable asset. We are committed to the well-being of our employees and their families. Perks of being a Bolton & Menk employee include peace of mind with our benefits package and competitive compensation plan, flexible schedules, and career development opportunities. Learn more here: https://www.bolton-menk.com/careers
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Bolton & Menk does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party agencies in response to Bolton & Menk job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Bolton & Menk Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Bolton & Menk Talent Acquisition team.
It is our responsibility and privilege to embrace the diversity of people, thoughts, and experiences necessary to develop infrastructure systems that serve all people. Bolton & Menk, Inc., is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affi
Qualifications Education
Bachelor of Arts of Communications (preferred)
Bachelor of Arts of Public Relations (preferred)
Bachelor of Arts of Marketing (preferred)
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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