Communications Specialist
Garver Engineering, Fayetteville, AR, United States
Garver is seeking a
Communications Specialist
to join our growing Transportation team in Fayetteville, AR. This role supports planning and infrastructure projects by helping clients engage meaningfully with local communities.
Key Responsibilities
Manage logistics for in-person and virtual engagement, including public meetings, open houses, workshops, stakeholder briefings, and community events.
Develop outreach strategies tailored to local audiences, project phases, and regulatory requirements.
Coordinate with project managers, graphic designers, and web teams to deliver consistent, on-brand materials.
Prepare public-facing materials such as flyers, fact sheets, meeting exhibits, presentations, websites, surveys, and social media content.
Prepare clear, audience-appropriate messaging that explains complex technical concepts in plain language.
Coordinate and execute outreach and meeting prep logistics.
Facilitate in-person and virtual meetings—handling set-up, tear-down, material delivery, run-of-show details, and staff coordination.
Prepare meeting summaries, comment matrices, and public involvement documentation suitable for agency review and audit.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Urban Planning, Public Administration, Marketing, Hospitality or Event Management, or a related field.
2–5+ years of experience in public involvement, communications, stakeholder engagement, or event management.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to clarity and accuracy.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and Adobe Creative Suite.
Enjoys working and interacting with people.
Ability to travel for the role as needed.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting events, public meetings, or outreach activities—preferably within the AEC, transportation, or public sector environment.
Experience with digital engagement tools (online surveys, interactive maps, virtual open houses, social media).
Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary technical teams.
Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.
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Communications Specialist
to join our growing Transportation team in Fayetteville, AR. This role supports planning and infrastructure projects by helping clients engage meaningfully with local communities.
Key Responsibilities
Manage logistics for in-person and virtual engagement, including public meetings, open houses, workshops, stakeholder briefings, and community events.
Develop outreach strategies tailored to local audiences, project phases, and regulatory requirements.
Coordinate with project managers, graphic designers, and web teams to deliver consistent, on-brand materials.
Prepare public-facing materials such as flyers, fact sheets, meeting exhibits, presentations, websites, surveys, and social media content.
Prepare clear, audience-appropriate messaging that explains complex technical concepts in plain language.
Coordinate and execute outreach and meeting prep logistics.
Facilitate in-person and virtual meetings—handling set-up, tear-down, material delivery, run-of-show details, and staff coordination.
Prepare meeting summaries, comment matrices, and public involvement documentation suitable for agency review and audit.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Urban Planning, Public Administration, Marketing, Hospitality or Event Management, or a related field.
2–5+ years of experience in public involvement, communications, stakeholder engagement, or event management.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to clarity and accuracy.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and Adobe Creative Suite.
Enjoys working and interacting with people.
Ability to travel for the role as needed.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting events, public meetings, or outreach activities—preferably within the AEC, transportation, or public sector environment.
Experience with digital engagement tools (online surveys, interactive maps, virtual open houses, social media).
Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary technical teams.
Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.
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