Engagement Specialist

Minneapolis, MN (On-site)

$56K/yr – $72K/yrEntry Level2+ years exp

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Coordinate public information for planning projects by creating content, updating stakeholders, and organizing outreach across channels.

  • Own development of project updates, graphics, and collateral materials for open houses and digital channels.
  • Must-have: Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field with 2+ years writing marketing content.
  • Standout: Employee-owned firm (ESOP) and Top Workplace recognition signals strong growth and stability.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Communicates multi-channel outreach and inquiry responses with businesses and residents affected by planning and engineering related activities
  • Writes and edits frequent project updates and other content for print and online communications, including websites, social media, and newsletters
  • Coordinates the development of planning project and program handouts, graphics, maps, and other collateral materials
  • Meets with internal stakeholders, including project managers, and coordinates with other related county activities and initiatives
  • Plans and attends public meetings and events (i.e., project open houses)
  • Maintains project contact information database and generate regular reports
  • Assists with meetings with project stakeholders, including local businesses and residents, to communicate project updates and gain background information on any special needs they may have
  • Assists in development and implementation of public information plans for projects
  • Travel to facilities and other projected related locations as necessary
  • Maintains confidentiality of company and client related information

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, or related field from an accredited College or University with two or more years’ experience in writing marketing communications such as collateral, case studies, white papers, email, blogs, and website content - preferably with a professional services organization – or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Advanced computer skills with Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Advanced skills with desktop publishing software (i.e. InDesign)
  • Advanced skills with Social Media Applications (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.)
  • Possess a valid driver’s license as travel to various job sites may be required

Preferred

  • Graphic design capabilities
  • Experience with Adobe Photoshop
  • Knowledge of marketing/client databases
  • Knowledge of proposal processes
  • Understanding of the AEC industry

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation plan - overtime compensation available to most employees
  • Discretionary bonuses available to most employees
  • ESOP - Employee ownership (ESOP); 100% company-paid contributions
  • 401(k) Match Program
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
  • Six paid flexible company holidays
  • Two floating personal holidays for events that are important in your life
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Parental leave
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Bolton & Menk

Bolton & Menk is a proudly employee‐owned and operated firm and Top Workplace, delivering quality engineering, design, and planning solutions. We believe all people should live in safe, sustainable, and beautiful communities. For more than 75 years, our work has been rooted in collaboration, technical expertise, and a genuine commitment to the people and places we serve. With more than 40 locations and 1,200 employees, our engineers, planners, landscape architects, and surveyors work together to deliver thoughtful, practical solutions that help communities thrive. We promise every client two things: we'll work hard for you, and we'll do a good job. At the end of the day, we're Real People offering Real Solutions.

Founded in 1949
Mankato, Minnesota, USA
1K employees (91 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
34.1K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
37.4%
Direct
53.8%
Referral
6.3%
Social
1.3%
Paid
1.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~1K