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IAP2 USA · 3 months ago

Experienced Communications and Public Engagement Project Manager

Brighton, CO

Contract

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$75K/yr - $100K/yr

5+ years exp

IAP2 USA is looking for an Engagement Project Manager to join their Communications team and make a difference in community projects. The role involves designing and implementing public involvement programs for various infrastructure projects while ensuring equitable community engagement and collaboration with internal teams.

Civic & Social Organization

Responsibilities

Design, development, and implementation of public involvement and communications programs for multiple infrastructure projects, applying environmental justice principles that remove barriers to participation, with a positive, respectful, and collaborative approach

Collaborate with and manage internal teams to delegate and complete work – providing mentorship that further develops the skills of the team

Develop and oversee high-quality, client-ready, public-facing materials (i.e., engagement plans, communications plans, website content, fact sheets, email updates, surveys, questionnaires, press releases, social media and a range of other project materials, etc.), and other activities as necessary to support thoughtful, equitable and culturally relevant community engagement

Plan, organize and facilitate online and in-person engagement activities (i.e., workshops, open houses, public meetings, etc.)

Represent projects, clients, and public agencies as needed to support project communications and relationship building in the community and with other agencies

Closely track project activities, work with agency public information officers to ensure alignment of communications across projects and identify opportunities and risks

Develop and manage scope, budget, and contract processes for assigned projects

Build and maintain relationships with clients, agencies, and community-based organizations

Lead internal engagement with other WMBE (women- and minority-owned business enterprise) consultants on the project team(s) to identify ways to support continued success and meet/exceed project utilization goals

Assist with proposals and business development efforts as needed for key pursuits

Qualification

Public engagement programsCommunications strategiesProject managementStakeholder engagementEquitable engagement strategiesMulticultural backgroundTeam leadershipConflict resolutionRelationship buildingTechnical communication

Required

At least five (5) years of demonstrated experience designing and leading engagement programs designed to broaden public involvement and improve communications with community members, particularly for marginalized communities

Demonstrated superior communications skills with the ability to translate complex technical information into easy-to-understand formats for non-technical audiences

Ability to work collaboratively, navigate contentious and/or difficult conversations, resolve conflicts, propose thoughtful and innovative solutions, and gain agreement with a variety of stakeholders

Demonstrated experience leading dynamic teams on multiple projects of varying size and complexity, with a positive, respectful, and collaborative approach

Demonstrated experience supporting public agencies to plan and implement public involvement in transportation, water, land use, environmental, and/or energy sectors

Demonstrated experience designing and implementing communication and public involvement plans that use engagement tactics such as stakeholder interviews, public meetings, digital communications and website content, and the development of visually compelling collateral

A commitment to and demonstrated experience in developing and implementing equitable engagement strategies to reach marginalized communities

Experience managing defined scopes of work and working with clients to develop and implement public involvement strategies

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment managing multiple deadlines for multiple projects

Ability to work well under pressure and manage sensitive or controversial subjects with tact, kindness, and professionalism

Ability to self-manage; be accountable for assigned projects, identify necessary actions, and proactively manage internal teams to deliver strong results with limited oversight

Understanding of and commitment to the practice of public participation

Strong relationship-building and listening skills

Background in communications, community outreach, public relations, urban and regional, planning, environmental studies, environmental education, public policy, political science, or related field