Managing Consultant, Strategic Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Managin

Managing Consultant, Strategic Communications and Stakeholder Engagement
Environmental Resources Management (ERM) seeks a Managing Consultant to guide complex stakeholder engagement and communications strategies that directly influence clients’ social license to operate across diverse industries and geographies. The role is based in the Columbus, Ohio area.

What Your Impact Is:

Lead end-to-end delivery of strategic communications and stakeholder engagement programs

Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, shaping strategy on high-visibility projects

Drive cross-functional collaboration to deliver integrated, results-focused solutions

Influence business growth through client development, marketing initiatives, and proposal leadership

Champion innovative, equitable communications strategies that reflect diverse stakeholder needs

What You’ll Bring:
Required

4–6+ years of experience in public affairs, PR, communications, or related fields (consulting or agency preferred)

Proven experience managing projects, client relationships, budgets, and teams

Strong facilitation and presentation skills across diverse audiences

Expertise in stakeholder engagement, public consultation programs, and communications strategy

Exceptional writing and editing skills (AP style proficiency preferred)

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Willingness and ability to travel

Preferred

8+ years of relevant experience

Background in energy, environmental, or infrastructure sectors

Experience with social risk analysis, monitoring, and reporting

Media relations and crisis communications experience

Exposure to Environmental Justice initiatives

Bachelor’s degree in communications, public affairs, journalism, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Key Responsibilities:

Lead strategic communications and stakeholder engagement initiatives from planning through execution

Manage client relationships, project teams, budgets, and timelines

Design and implement public consultation programs (in-person and virtual)

Develop integrated communication materials (fact sheets, websites, newsletters, reports, etc.)

Drive media relations strategy and execution

Analyze stakeholder insights and trends to inform client strategies

Facilitate meetings, workshops, and community engagement events

Oversee social risk assessments tied to capital projects, M&A, and permitting efforts

Collaborate across teams to deliver innovative, technology-enabled communication solutions

Support business development through proposals, networking, and industry engagement

Coordinate subcontractors and internal resources to ensure seamless project delivery

For the Managing Consultant, Strategic Communications and Stakeholder Engagement position, the anticipated annual base pay is $92,930 – $116,441 USD. Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits to eligible employees.

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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