What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Engagement Coordinator/Specialist position at Horrocks?
Department: Transportation
Location: Meridian, ID
Compensation: $45,000 - $75,000 / year
At Horrocks, we believe the best work comes from companies with values, that our people are our greatest resource, and that we have a responsibility to the communities where we live and work.
As a Public Engagement Coordinator or Specialist, you will have the opportunity to work with our team of over 20 professionals to develop engagement plans, outreach content and support boots-on-the-ground efforts.
Join our progressive, employee-focused, multidisciplinary engineering firm offering challenging assignments, superior management and high standards, along with recognition for individual achievement. Our dedicated public engagement/communications team has a depth of knowledge and experience in strategic communications planning and execution, messaging and content development, media relations, grassroots public engagement and more. Horrocks’ supportive team culture provides our employees with the opportunity to Learn More, Do More, and Earn More.
What are the core responsibilities for the role?
- Support projects and/or public engagements phases of projects from overall project strategy to community engagement to documentation
- Produce and distribute content for public information materials, including flyers, door hangers, websites, newsletters, mass and social media, presentations, exhibit boards, maps, etc.
- Serve as a key point of contact for clients, stakeholders, and the public, ensuring clear, timely, and professional communication
- Work with in-house graphic design team to create print and digital collateral
- Plan and execute special events including public meetings and hearings, pop-ups, groundbreakings, ribbon cuttings, and project tours, including travel regionally, as needed (roughly 10%)
- Manage public email and hotline accounts including responding to inquiries as needed
- Support boots-on-the-ground efforts
- Support technical writing for strategic documents
- Document stakeholder outreach and interactions
- Participate in team meetings with Horrocks staff, clients, and community members
- 2-5 years of professional experience in a similar industry
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Marketing, Business, or similar field
- Proficient in MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint - Adobe Creative Suite is a plus
- Proactive, self-motivated, resilient, engaging, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment while working both independently and collaborating with team members, clients, and the public
- Exceptional writing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills
- Experience in community engagement/public involvement strategies and/or public/media relations is a plus
- Highly organized and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously
At Horrocks, you can expect a competitive base salary and award-winning benefits. Including, but not limited to:
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Generous paid time off
- 401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6%
- Professional development opportunities including in-house training
- Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure
Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status
Salary : $45,000 - $75,000