Public Involvement Specialist

PUBLIC INVOLVEMNT SPECIALIST - OUTREACH ORGANIZATION
 
Location: Catonsville, MD
Job type: Long-Term Contract
 
Our global EPC Firm client is hiring a Public Involvement Specialist for a long-term contract opportunity in Catonsville, MD.

The Staff Public Involvement Specialist will perform a wide variety of communication and public outreach services for large scale permitting, planning and construction projects.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform public involvement and public relations activities for clients' capital projects.
• Develop public involvement strategy, materials and coordinate event logistics.
• Develop and implement strategic outreach plans and processes. Elements of these plans may include public meetings, information sessions, surveys, fact sheets, video production, special events, social media, training, material development and distribution (brochures, handouts, newsletters, mailers, web site content, and other materials to project audiences).
• Participate in outreach efforts; support established public outreach goals; participate in government briefings and project presentation to external groups; assist in the development of project publications, brochures, web information and materials; meet with clients to develop key messages and themes; develop and implement individual and local outreach plans

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing or a related field from an accredited program and 4 years strategic communication experience
  • or Master’s Degree in a related field and 3 years strategic communication experience
• Experience related to communication on behalf of engineering or construction projects is a plus.
• Media-relations skills and previous experience working with media outlets to develop and deliver key messages and manage content (news, events, crises, etc.)
• Proposal writing experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in developing content for social media and news releases, as well as web design and coding (for both traditional and social media platforms) is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to understand and assist with the management of large-scale permitting and construction projects, and the necessary communications processes associated with such an effort.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Expert analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• High level of attention to detail with ability to perform quality reviews

 
ESPO Corporation
Leaders in Technical Recruiting & Staffing since 1965

ESPO has a comprehensive benefits package which includes PTO, Group Health and Dental Insurance, and 401k. after you have satisfied the necessary waiting periods.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other attribute or protected characteristic by law. If you need assistance applying, please get in touch with us directly.