Senior Public Engagement & Communications Specialist

What We're Looking For HNTB is seeking a Senior Public Engagement & Communications Specialist to serve our Wisconsin marketplace. The position will focus on developing and implementing strategic communications and engagement plans for our public agency transportation clients during the planning, design, and construction phases of projects. The candidate should be organized and able to manage multiple tasks and projects within defined scopes, schedules, and budgets. The candidate should be collaborative and effectively work with project managers, client teams, graphic designers, and other staff involved in the delivery of outreach activities. The candidate should have demonstrated experience developing strategic communications plans, facilitating meetings, working with the public and stakeholders, developing collateral materials, organizing events, and managing various online and social media platforms. Experience with equitable engagement strategies and relationship-building best practices is a must. What You'll Do: Develops and helps implement effective dissemination of outreach materials, facts and information on project messaging and supports client activities 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. Reviews and refines records and reports related to public involvement meetings, forums and public hearings as well as tracks social engagement and other digital strategies as needed. Drafts speeches, creates and designs presentation materials, prepares remarks, briefing documents and/or composes correspondence for use in mailings, meetings, workshops and other public events. Responsible for initial fact checking for reports, articles, and other publications. Develops and implements digital strategies for use on web-based communications, including but not limited to websites and social channels. Helps develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and reviews draft reports to indicate a campaign's milestones. Supports coordination efforts for public meetings and engagements to best support outreach and initiative goals. Interacts with clients to coordinate implementation of communication programs and goals. Performs other duties as assigned. What You'll Need: Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Marketing, Communications, English, Journalism or related field and 6 years of relevant experience, or In lieu of education, 10 years of relevant experience Primary Focus Will Include: Develop strategic communications and public engagement plans for transportation projects during the planning, design, and construction phases. Organize and facilitate public meetings, stakeholder workshops, and advisory committees. Oversee the preparation of a range of communication materials including presentations, newsletters, factsheets, brochures, and information displays in coordination with graphic designers. Utilize a range of online engagement tools including surveys, websites, and social media. Manage the scheduling and logistics of public engagement activities. Oversee the timely dissemination of project information and notifications. Interface with the public, stakeholders, and local officials to build trust and answer questions in a timely manner. Communicate with project teams and clients to report on the progress of the engagement plan. Travel primarily within Wisconsin will be required. Preferred Qualifications and Skills: 8 years of related experience Strong writing and communication skills Public involvement, media relations and community engagement expertise Additional Information Click here for benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards Click here to learn more about EOE including disability and vet Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. #CVV #FinanceAccounting . . . . . . . NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES: HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees. At HNTB, we are harnessing the power of collaboration and innovation to establish a new vision for the future of mobility across our country. You don’t have to look far to see our impact. For more than a century, HNTB’s spark has connected people and places, expanded opportunity, and left a lasting impact on our communities. Our culture of integrity and inclusion, combined with groundbreaking solutions, has affirmed our reputation and positioned our firm as the industry leader in delivering extraordinary value. When you join HNTB, you are joining an employee-owned firm founded on the values of integrity, collaboration, personal accountability, respect for others, and the development of all employees. We are committed to the continual improvement of an inclusive and diverse workplace. We encourage our employees to bring their whole and authentic selves to work, provide them a meaningful welcoming environment where they are valued, celebrated and respected. Diversity of thought and unique perspectives drives innovation, engagement and retention, which makes HNTB better and brings value to our clients and our communities. HNTB is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. HNTB does not discriminate on the basis 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. We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability where appropriate. Work Authorization In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law). Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is typically not available for entry level positions. HNTB participates in E-Verify Know your rights: Right to Work