Strategic Communications Specialist - Midwest U.S. (Remote/Hybrid)

Chicago, IL (Remote)

$65K/yr – $90K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 9 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own strategic communications and stakeholder engagement for energy, environmental, and infrastructure projects, guiding message development, digital outreach, and meeting support across multidisciplinary teams.

  • Lead communications strategy and materials
  • Coordinate public meetings and vendor collaboration
  • Analyze engagement effectiveness

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Strategic Communications & Stakeholder Engagement
  • - Implement strategic communications, community engagement, and stakeholder relations strategies for energy, environmental, and infrastructure projects.
  • - Develop communications materials that translate complex technical concepts into clear, accessible language for diverse audiences.
  • - Research, compile, and analyze public and stakeholder information to support communications strategies and public-facing materials.
  • - Prepare presentations, meeting materials, public information materials, and other communications deliverables.
  • - Review communications materials for grammar, style, tone, branding, accuracy, and consistency with client standards, including AP or Chicago style.
  • - Apply strong critical-thinking skills and a flexible approach to problem solving.
  • Digital Communications
  • - Maintain and configure project websites and online communications resources.
  • - Support website content development and updates using content management systems such as WordPress.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Affairs, Public Relations, Political Science, Journalism, or a related discipline.
  • A bachelor’s degree in another discipline or equivalent experience may be considered with directly applicable experience.
  • 3–5 years of relevant professional experience in strategic communications, public outreach, stakeholder engagement, public relations, or a related field.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop written materials for diverse audiences.
  • Understanding of strategic communications concepts and best practices.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and client satisfaction.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred

  • Experience supporting energy, environmental, utility, or infrastructure projects.
  • Knowledge of the development and construction of energy infrastructure projects.
  • Project management or project coordination experience.
  • Knowledge of utility-scale energy systems.
  • Knowledge of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
  • Experience with content management systems, particularly WordPress.
  • Basic HTML knowledge.
  • Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
  • Previous environmental or engineering consulting experience.
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Tetra Tech

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Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 25,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, and design sustainable and resilient infrastructure.Tetra Tech est un chef de file mondial dans le domaine de l'eau, de l'environnement et des infrastructures durables, offrant des services de génie-conseil et d'ingénierie de qualité supérieure pour des projets à l'échelle mondiale. À travers nos 25 000 associés, Tetra Tech propose des solutions optimales aux problèmes les plus complexes en utilisant la science d’abord pour répondre aux besoins en matière de cycle de l'eau, en protection et restauration de l'environnement ainsi qu’en conception d’infrastructures durables et résilientes.

Founded in 1955
Pasadena, California, USA
28K employees (1,156 in marketing)
75% recommend to a friend
83% CEO approval

Salaries

Posted range

$65K/yr – $90K/yr

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
252 (1% of company)
Median Career Experience
30 years
Median Tenure
6.3 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
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Funding

Total Funding
$500M
Last Raise
$500M
Post IPO Debt, 3 years ago

Funding History

  • Aug 2023
    Post IPO Debt • $500M

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92.3K
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36.2%
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1%
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