Public Outreach Specialist, Infrastructure

Requirements

• Experience in public outreach, public relations, communications, community engagement, or a related field.
• Experience supporting public infrastructure, transportation, aviation, construction, or government projects preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Public Administration, Planning, Political Science, or a related field.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to communicate professionally with community members, businesses, public agencies, elected officials, and project stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail, proofreading, and quality control skills.
• Demonstrated customer service and stakeholder relations skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams, contractors, consultants, and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• Ability to maintain electronic records, stakeholder databases, and project communication logs.

Preferred

• Experience supporting public infrastructure, transportation, aviation, construction, or government projects preferred.
• Familiarity with Canva and Adobe Creative Suite preferred.
• Experience with website content management systems (CMS), such as Drupal or similar platforms, preferred.
• Familiarity with email marketing platforms and social media management tools preferred.
• Relevant certifications in communications, public engagement, marketing, or project management are desirable.

Benefits

• At Gafcon, we believe our people are our greatest asset. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial well-being, and professional growth of our employees and their families.