K&A Engineering Consulting · 4 days ago
Junior Public Outreach Specialist
Portland, ME
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$75K/yr - $85K/yr
1+ years expK&A Engineering Consulting is a privately held company providing comprehensive consulting and engineering services to power utility and industrial clients. They are seeking a highly motivated Junior Public Outreach Specialist to assist in planning and coordinating public outreach events, while engaging with the community and ensuring effective communication of project information.
Business Information SystemsEnergy Efficiency
Responsibilities
Assist in planning, scheduling, and coordination of public outreach events such as town hall meetings, open houses, and community briefings
Prepare presentation materials, talking points, and visual aids (PowerPoint, flyers, and handouts) to support project communications
Draft and maintain public correspondence, meeting notes, and stakeholder contact logs
Support community engagement initiatives, including outreach to residents, local organizations, municipalities, and public agencies
Ensure timely and accurate reporting to internal teams, project managers, and client representatives, summarizing outreach activities and public feedback
Maintain clear and organized documentation of all outreach and communication activities
Collaborate with technical teams to ensure project information is clearly and accurately communicated to the public
Prepare status summaries and progress reports for both internal leadership and client review
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Environmental Studies, Urban Planning, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
1–3 years of relevant experience in public outreach, communications, or community relations, ideally within Power, Utilities, Infrastructure, or Environmental projects
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences professionally and empathetically
Comfortable interacting with public agencies, local officials, and community members
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment
Positive attitude, adaptability, and a commitment to client-centric service delivery
Preferred
Experience supporting utility, infrastructure, or public works projects
Familiarity with stakeholder mapping, public notification processes, and permitting communications
Experience preparing content for newsletters, project websites, or public information campaigns
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
FSA, HSA, and Dependent Care Spending Account
401K (Traditional and Roth with Company Match)
Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Holidays and Flexible PTO
Tuition Reimbursement, Parking and Transit Reimbursement, and Pet Insurance
Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Company
K&A Engineering Consulting
At K&A Engineering Consulting, our clients and employees are at the heart of everything we do.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Purna Kharel
Founder, President & CEO
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