Public Involvement Specialist

Primary Job Title: Public Involvement Specialist

Location: Akron, OH

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details:

Position Type: Contract
Pay Rate: $26.00

$29.00 / Hour (USD)
Duration: 12+ Months
Travel Requirements: 25% travel within OH
Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary: The Public Involvement Specialist will conduct communication and public outreach services for a suite of electrical upgrades supporting renewable energy development. This includes developing and implementing programmatic and project communication strategies and developing communication and public outreach plans to make clients successful.

Key Responsibilities:

Coordinate communication and public involvement activities on multi-year permitting, siting and construction projects
Develop project communication strategies and developing communication and public outreach plans
Interact with various stakeholders affected by project construction activities, managing project commitments to the public and act as the liaison between project managers, contractors, and the public
Provide service to the client by being available for issue resolution, providing information updates and promoting a positive public image
Implement strategic outreach plans and processes, including the development of newsletters and fact sheets, website content, telephone information lines, news releases, public meetings, open houses, comment forms, mailing lists, and response to public inquiries
Assist with materials development, event logistics, attending and participating in public meetings, logging inquiries on public information hotlines, and data management
Provide graphic support for promotional initiatives
Run and distribute reports in a Stakeholder Management System
Organize and manage project information files and coordinate the interchange of project outreach information to project managers and clients
All other duties as assigned

Education Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in public relations, communications, environmental studies, or related field from an accredited program required
Valid driver's license required

Required Experience:

3 to 10 years professional experience
Ability to understand technical information and communicate that information to the public
Ability to manage priorities and schedules
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Nice-to-Have Experience:

Prior internship or related experience

Required Skills:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency in the use of computer software (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Basic analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
Must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy

Preferred Skills:

Design/presentation software experience

Work Environment / Physical Requirements:

Must pass a required drug screen and background check (including DMV/MVR check) prior to starting
Must clear the First Energy background check prior to starting (background check takes roughly 4

6 weeks to complete)
MVR (Motor Vehicle Report) required
Valid Driver's License required

Benefits:

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
401k Retirement Fund

About the Client: Infrastructure Engineering Firm We design and build essential infrastructure for cities. Our commitment to safety and quality has driven our success since 1898. Join our team and contribute to building a thriving society.

About GTT: GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-05376

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