Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, project teams, and stakeholders on communications, public engagement, economic development, and strategic planning initiatives.
• Develop and lead communications, marketing, public engagement, and planning strategies that align with client objectives.
• Develop communications and strategic plans, messaging, presentations, reports, and multimedia content for internal, client, and stakeholder audiences.
• Assemble and coordinate project teams, schedules, responsibilities, and deliverables to support successful project execution.
• Lead stakeholder engagement efforts, including public meetings, surveys, workshops, open houses, and outreach initiatives.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality, responsiveness, and client satisfaction.
• Support business development efforts and identify opportunities to strengthen and expand client relationships.
• Mentor team members and contribute to continuous improvement of communications practices and methodologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, Community Development, Strategic Communications, or a related field
• Minimum of 8 years of related professional experience in communications, marketing, project management, public engagement, community development, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience developing communications strategies and plans, and leading communications or engagement initiatives
• Experience managing client relationships and coordinating complex projects
• Exceptional written, verbal, and visual communication skills, including writing, editing, proofreading, and presentation skills
• Advanced knowledge of communications strategy, marketing, branding, public engagement, and content planning practices
• Strong project management and organizational skills, including the ability to manage client relationships and build trust
• Ability to solve complex problems using sound judgment and with minimal direction
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead cross-functional project teams
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record

Preferred

• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, website content management systems, photography, videography, and/or related communications tools and software
• Experience with economic development/community development initiatives
• Experience supporting public-sector, utility, engineering, planning, infrastructure, or community development projects
• Experience supporting business development, client growth, pursuit strategy, or proposal/interview preparation

Benefits

• 100-percent company-paid family health Insurance
• 100-percent company-paid employee dental and vision insurance
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO), including credits for prior experience
• Paid parental leave