Responsibilities

• Create, coordinate, and distribute internal and external communications, marketing, and outreach materials, including newsletters, weekly digests, event flyers, annual reports, and company announcements, signage, presentations, and other visual content; assist with graphic design and implement production.
• Plan, coordinate, and deliver public outreach and educational programs; build partnerships with schools and community organizations; and represent Augusta Water through regularly scheduled presentations, tours, and community events.
• Serve as the primary media contact and organizational spokesperson for routine inquiries and public information requests.
• Establish and maintain relationships with local media outlets and community organizations.
• Serve as organizational spokesperson during emergency events and service disruptions, including boil water notices and other critical communications.
• Coordinate simulations and drills for public alert and emergency communication scenarios.
• Draft pre-approved templates or notices for emergency communications, boil water notices, or service interruptions.
• Develop and manage content on social media and company websites for Augusta Water and the Augusta Regional Landfill.
• May work with third-party vendors to develop marketing and educational materials, procure services, manage contracts, and ensure maximum value for Augusta Water.
• Develop and maintain a communications calendar for social media, newsletters, and community events.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Education, Environmental Science, or a similar field; or equivalent work experience is highly preferred.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in marketing, education, public outreach, or communications, including social media pages and websites management is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Adobe Creative Suite, and Canva is required.
• Experience with water, wastewater, and/or solid waste utilities is highly preferred.
• Experience working with third-party vendors, including procuring services, managing contracts, and ensuring cost-effectiveness and quality deliverables is preferred.

Preferred

• experience with water, wastewater, and/or solid waste utilities is highly preferred.
• Experience working with third-party vendors, including procuring services, managing contracts, and ensuring cost-effectiveness and quality deliverables is preferred.