Kleinfelder · 15 hours ago
Communications Program Specialist
Riverside, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$60K/yr - $100K/yr
5+ years expKleinfelder is a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, dedicated to a people-first culture and technical excellence. They are seeking a Communications Program Specialist to perform tasks for public outreach and stakeholder engagement, collaborating with teams to implement communications programs and manage social media platforms.
ArchitectureCivil EngineeringRisk Management
Responsibilities
Collaborate with our team of public outreach specialists and graphic designers in the implementation of communications programs and outreach plans for various clients
Draft written content for various traditional and digital collateral materials (e-blast, fact sheets, postcards, construction alerts), including social media content
Coordinate with technical teams, as needed, to gather project information for public dissemination
Engage stakeholder audiences in person or online, maintaining the client’s messaging
Establish and coordinate as-needed vendor services such as translations, canvassing, printing, event logistics and supplies
Collaborate with team on technology tools such as Smartsheet, Google Analytics, Constant Contact, CivicPlus, ArcGIS, Adobe Suite, Canva, Survey Monkey, Content Management Systems, etc. to communicate or manage project information
Manage social media platforms for clients
Document all Social Media metrics and prepare monthly reports for KCS and clients
Assist with research and ascertainment pertaining to planning
Respond to requests for information from the media or designate another appropriate information source
Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with representatives of community, employee, and public interest groups
Manage/maintain databases and project helplines
Create and distribute press releases and information alerts
Assist in planning and implementation of milestone events
Develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize and accomplish work
Represent the company or clients at public meetings when necessary
Maintain good inter-departmental communication and a positive relationship with employees to promote employee satisfaction
Assist with preparing developing and/or producing PR proposals in response to client Request for Proposals (RFP) or Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)
Collaborate with Marketing in the production and delivery of PR proposals
Perform office administration tasks
Perform other duties as needed
Shows enthusiasm toward being a member of the group
Actively participates in team meetings and activities
Has a can-do attitude and will do whatever it takes to get the job done
Supports the team in all activities both internal and external
Ability to flourish in an environment of constant change
Highly developed teamwork skills
Must be comfortable working with the public
Communicates project goals, timelines, and milestones
Ability to be a self-starter, detail oriented and well organized
Communicates issues with management and direct junior staff as needed
Identifies project interdependencies and potential resource constraints
Follows up with others to ensure they are on track to meet project goals
Must be able to coordinate and track multiple tasks for concurrent projects, keeping each deadline and project goal on schedule
Must be flexible and available to attend meetings or events during working and evening hours, including weekends
Ability to thrive in team-oriented environment
Strong, effective communicator
Exceptional writer and strong verbal communications skills
Comfortable interacting with people at all levels of the organization
Adjusts style of conversation based on the audience
Uses words and messages appropriate given the background and interests of the people he/she is talking to
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in public relations, communications, or journalism
Excellent writing, research, and organizational skills
Ability to adapt easily to a wide range of client needs
Ability to deliver high-quality work on time
5+ years related progressively complex experience, preferably with public relations experience in consulting engineering firm, public agency or related service business
Demonstrated experience working in social media; Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, NextDoor, Google+, blogs and other social networking sites
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High-level proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Highly organized and strong desire to work in a team-driven atmosphere
Ability to clearly articulate ideas and concepts verbally, graphically, and in writing
Must be comfortable working with the public
Ability to be a self-starter, detail oriented and well organized
Ability to coordinate and track multiple tasks for concurrent projects, keeping each deadline and project goal on schedule
Must be flexible and available to attend meetings or events during working and evening hours, including weekends
Strong, effective communicator
Exceptional writer and strong verbal communications skills
Comfortable interacting with people at all levels of the organization
Ability to thrive in team-oriented environment
Ability to adjust style of conversation based on the audience
Preferred
Strong research skills
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
401(k) plan
Paid holidays
Company
Kleinfelder
Kleinfelder is an employee-owned engineering, science, and architecture consulting firm.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2023-09-19Acquired
Leadership Team
David Goershel
Executive Vice President - South Division Director
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