
Bond Campaign and Communications Lead
Triangle, Grand Rapids, MI, United States
Bond Campaign & Communications Lead
Triangle Associates, Inc. is seeking a strategic, community-minded communicator to join our team as a Bond Campaign & Communications Lead.
This role is ideal for a communications professional who thrives at the intersection of public engagement, strategy, and storytelling — and who wants to make a meaningful impact in schools and communities.
About the Role
As our Bond Campaign & Communications Lead, you’ll partner with school districts, municipalities, and civic clients to guide complex, community-facing initiatives. You’ll help translate facilities planning, funding strategies, and construction programs into clear, compelling narratives that build trust and community understanding.
This role blends:
✔ Bond campaign strategy
✔ Public engagement planning
✔ Strategic communications
✔ Proposal and pursuit messaging
You’ll contribute both externally (supporting clients and community initiatives) and internally (strengthening Triangle’s messaging and proposals).
What You’ll Do
Bond Campaign Strategy & Public Engagement
- Develop communication strategies for bond programs and civic initiatives
- Craft voter-facing messaging, FAQs, and presentations
- Facilitate community meetings and stakeholder forums
- Anticipate concerns and shape clear, transparent responses
Strategic Communications
- Serve as a communications partner throughout planning and construction lifecycles
- Produce board updates, public materials, and engagement tools
- Help monitor and respond to community sentiment
- Guide tone, sequencing, and clarity in public-facing messaging
Proposal & Messaging Support
- Contribute to RFP responses and interviews
- Translate technical planning and construction information into accessible language
- Develop compelling executive summaries and project narratives
- Strengthen Triangle’s storytelling across pursuits and active projects
What You Bring
- 5+ years of experience in communications, public engagement, or public-sector outreach is required
- Prior experience in the construction or architectural industry is highly preferred
- Exceptional writing skills and polished, client-ready content development
- Experience leading public meetings or stakeholder forums
- Ability to translate complex or technical information into clear, accessible language
Preferred:
- Experience with school districts, municipalities, or public agencies
- Bond campaign experience
- Background in journalism, PR, or strategic communications
- Familiarity with capital planning or facilities projects
Who You Are
- Strategic thinker
- Confident facilitator with strong interpersonal presence
- Emotionally intelligent and attuned to community dynamics
- Organized and adaptable, able to manage multiple initiatives
- Interested in growing into broader leadership responsibilities