What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nevada Public Engagement Lead position at Horrocks?
Department: Planning
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Compensation: $90,000 - $150,000 / year
At Horrocks, we believe the best work comes from companies with values, that our people are our greatest resource, and that we have a responsibility to the communities where we live and work. As a Public Engagement Lead, you will coordinate, plan, organize, and implement public outreach efforts and programs; and have the opportunity to grow the practice in Nevada.
Join our progressive, employee-focused, multidisciplinary engineering firm offering challenging assignments, superior management and high standards, along with recognition for individual achievement. Our dedicated public engagement/communications team has a depth of knowledge and experience in strategic communications planning and execution, messaging and content development, media relations, grassroots public engagement and more. Horrocks' supportive team culture provides our employees with the opportunity to Learn More, Do More, and Earn More.
What are the core responsibilities for the role?
- Develop and execute strategic communications and outreach plans in local and outside markets
- Manage projects and/or public engagements phases of projects, including scope, schedule, budget, profitability and invoicing
- Manage project communication strategy and key messaging
- Manage distribute content for public information materials, including flyers, door handers, websites, newsletters, mass and social media, presentations, exhibit boards, maps, etc.
- Plan, execute and facilitate special events including public meetings and hearings, open houses, community working groups, groundbreakings, ribbon cuttings, and project tours
- Work with in-house graphic design team to create print and digital collateral
- Manage media relations on projects, including press releases, media briefings and events, and media pitching
- Manage public email and hotline accounts including responding to inquiries as needed
- Support business objectives including client relations and new business pursuits
- Participate team meetings with state and practice staff
- Mentor and manage Public Engagement Specialists and Coordinators as the group grows
- Six or more years of professional experience in a similar industry
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, English, Marketing, etc. is a plus
- Experience in public/media relations and/or community engagement/public involvement strategies is a plus
- Must possess the ability to work and collaborate with team members, clients, and the public
- Proficient in MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint; Microsoft SharePoint and Teams and Adobe Creative Suite is a plus
- Exceptional writing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills
- Proactive, resourceful, self-starter
At Horrocks, you can expect a competitive base salary and award-winning benefits. Including, but not limited to:
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Generous paid time off
- 401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6%
- Professional development opportunities including in-house training
- Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure
Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status
Salary : $90,000 - $150,000
