HNTB · 14 hours ago
Public Engagement and Communications Specialist
Midvale, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expHNTB is seeking a Public Engagement and Communications Specialist to join their Salt Lake City team and help shape Utah’s transportation future. In this role, you will support major roadway and infrastructure projects by leading public outreach efforts, developing communication materials, and engaging communities throughout complex project delivery.
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Responsibilities
Develops and assists with the implementation of communication and outreach strategies to educate the public and stakeholders on infrastructure projects. This could include research, outreach strategies, and best practices
Conducts routine investigations and collects data needed for effective communications strategies and/or to fulfill federal regulatory outreach requirements, including environmental impact evaluations if applicable
Prepares and coordinates dissemination of outreach materials, facts and information on project messaging 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
Tracks and maintains routine records and reports related to public involvement meetings, public hearings and outreach events
Drafts speeches, create and design presentation materials, and/or compose correspondence for use in mailings, meetings, or other public consumption
Responsible for initial fact checking for reports, articles, and other publications
Reports key performance indicators (KPIs) to indicate a campaign's milestones
Helps coordinate community meetings, public forums, working groups and other public meetings including scheduling, determining location, advertising, and ensuring proper setup/tear down and relevant collateral materials according to client expectation and project goals and budget
May interact with clients to coordinate implementation of communication and outreach programs
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Marketing, Communications, English, Journalism or related field and 3 years of relevant experience, or
In lieu of education, 7 years of relevant experience
Develops and assists with the implementation of communication and outreach strategies to educate the public and stakeholders on infrastructure projects
Conducts routine investigations and collects data needed for effective communications strategies and/or to fulfill federal regulatory outreach requirements, including environmental impact evaluations if applicable
Prepares and coordinates dissemination of outreach materials, facts and information on project messaging 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
Tracks and maintains routine records and reports related to public involvement meetings, public hearings and outreach events
Drafts speeches, create and design presentation materials, and/or compose correspondence for use in mailings, meetings, or other public consumption
Responsible for initial fact checking for reports, articles, and other publications
Reports key performance indicators (KPIs) to indicate a campaign's milestones
Helps coordinate community meetings, public forums, working groups and other public meetings including scheduling, determining location, advertising, and ensuring proper setup/tear down and relevant collateral materials according to client expectation and project goals and budget
May interact with clients to coordinate implementation of communication and outreach programs
Performs other duties as assigned
Preferred
UDOT, UTA, Salt Lake City Airport, and other transportation-related agency PI experience
Familiarity with NEPA PI requirements for multiple transportation agencies
Company
HNTB
HNTB Corporation is an architecture, civil engineering consulting and construction management firm.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Rob Slimp
Chairman and CEO
Gary Bua
Northeast Division President, Senior Vice President
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