Public Engagement and Communications Specialist

Overview

What We're Looking For
At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.
This opportunity entails supporting the coordination and implementation of public engagement and involvement programs for infrastructure projects. This role assists with the development of communication strategies including materials, and digital and print content, researches and gathers data, and creates and provides project messaging resources to educate the community about transportation infrastructure projects. It also assists in recordkeeping and reporting as appropriate.
Responsibilities

Develops and assists with the implementation of communication and outreach strategies to educate the public and stakeholders on infrastructure projects, including research, outreach strategies, and best practices.
Conducts routine investigations and collects data needed for effective communications strategies and/or to fulfill federal regulatory outreach requirements, including environmental impact evaluations if applicable.
Prepares and coordinates dissemination of outreach materials, facts and information on project messaging to stakeholders according to the public outreach plan, including external agencies, associations, and news organizations using print, periodicals, radio, social and/or visual communication media.
Tracks and maintains routine records and reports related to public involvement meetings, public hearings, and outreach events.
Drafts speeches, creates and designs presentation materials, and/or composes correspondence for use in mailings, meetings, or other public consumption.
Responsible for initial fact checking for reports, articles, and other publications.
Reports key performance indicators (KPIs) to indicate a campaign's milestones.
Helps coordinate community meetings, public forums, working groups and other public meetings, including scheduling, determining location, advertising, and ensuring proper setup/teardown and relevant collateral materials according to client expectations and project goals and budget.
May interact with clients to coordinate implementation of communication and outreach programs.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Marketing, Communications, English, Journalism or related field and 3 years of relevant experience, or
In lieu of education, 7 years of relevant experience
What You'll Bring

Assisting with social media (e.g., monitoring social media, assisting with strategy and content development) with guidance from more experienced staff.
Developing materials and documents using Adobe (e.g., Photoshop, InDesign, InCopy) and Microsoft products. Proficient with PowerPoint formatting, consistency, and editing templates.
Maintaining and updating stakeholder database by reviewing and fact-checking to ensure edits have been made.
Researching with guidance from senior staff.
Supporting the logistics of the public outreach plan (e.g., venue coordination, logistics, generating materials, and staffing), developing materials checklist, and providing oversight for event management. Interacting with clients, the public, internal partners, and others.
Using basic graphic design skills and following existing style guides with guidance from more-senior staff. Providing direction about complex visuals/materials to Graphic Designers.
What We Prefer

Positive self-starter attitude and ability to be flexible
Strong organizational skills
Experience with Excel and database management
Interest and working knowledge of government relations
Additional Information

Benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran information is available and applied. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Locations: Kansas City, MO; Overland Park, KS (Sprint Parkway)
Notice to third-party agencies: HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies.
Job Type: Regular | Full time | Job Category: Public Engagement and Communications Group | ReqID: R-30803
Equal Employment Opportunity & Disability Accessibility Statement: HNTB provides a fair and equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or other status protected by law. The HNTB Companies ensure nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Reasonable accommodations are available during the application process; contact us for assistance.
Thank you for considering HNTB for your career opportunities.

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