Strategic Communications Specialist

Strategic Communications Specialist - ( 197638 )

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

We create connections between people and the projects and services that move communities forward.

We are looking for a Strategic Communications Specialist with water sector communications experience to be a member of our Strategic Communications program, a global team of communicators who are passionate about putting people first in planning and infrastructure. As a full-service communications, engagement, and creative practice, we develop and implement ideas to bring people together in projects of every size and sector. We help people get to know each other, foster understanding, and build more connected, equitable, and sustainable communities.

As a Strategic Communications Specialist , you will contribute to tasks within your area of specialty in support of communications and engagement activities on infrastructure projects. You will work collaboratively as part of a broader Strategic Communications team and take direction from Communications Managers, Project Managers, and clients. In this role, you will be expected to stay up to date in water sector communications best practices and industry trends, apply your expertise to planning and infrastructure projects, and help build HDR’s reputation in the market.

Core Technical Responsibilities

Support the development and implementation of communication and engagement plans, including target audience strategy

Write copy for communication pieces including talking points, media releases, social media, project materials, and video scripts

Coordinate formal and informal public meetings, hearings, open houses, workshops, advisory committees, or other stakeholder meetings

Organize meeting logistics and vendor management

Develop and implement task workback schedules and meeting plans

Coordinate the production and distribution of outreach materials such as newsletters, websites, handouts, presentations, advertisements, door hangers, press releases, and mailings

Collaborate with specialists in social media, web, graphics, and video to produce outreach tools and materials

Coordinate with technical project and program managers on communications approaches

Identify stakeholders and manage the development of distribution lists

Develop and maintain project-specific comment management databases and coordinate responses to comments according to protocols

Document outreach activities, including activity tracking and reporting

Other Job Responsibilities

Participate in client meetings to discuss project tasks

Build and maintain productive working relationships with your team and internal partners

Participate in industry events and personal professional development opportunities

Perform other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

Professional experience in the infrastructure industry - specifically drinking water, wastewater, and/or water resources

Willingness to travel (up to 10% of the time)

Ability to drive or independently get oneself to project locations

Experience working with remote teams/clients

Experience supporting Lead and Copper Rule communications, including Lead Service Line Replacement programs

Local candidates preferred

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Required Qualifications

A minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience

Experience in a communications field of expertise: social media, event planning, community engagement, target marketing, descriptive writing, public involvement, etc.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Self-motivated and ability to work independent with multiple teams as well as team oriented

Great interpersonal and communication skills - positive outlook and attitude

High aptitude for managing and solving tactical issues

An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Comfortable and competent while working with senior leaders and managing cross-functional efforts

Demonstrated ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a high-energy, fast-paced environment

Committed to quality, continuous improvement, and HDR values

Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite - InDesign

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location
United States-New York-New York

Industry
Water

Schedule
Full-time

Employee Status
Regular

BusinessClass : Strategic Communications

Job Posting
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affimerative Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

We design solutions to the world's greatest challenges. We'realways looking for great talent to join our global teams.

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