What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Engagement Specialist position at Kimley-Horn?
Overview
Kimley-Horn is looking for a Public Engagement Specialist in the St. Paul, Minnesota (MN) office! This is not a remote position.
Responsibilities
- Creating content for in-person and/or online communications and engagement activities including but not limited to:
- talking points
- web content
- social media messaging
- construction notifications
- presentations
- display boards and handouts
- other similar communication and engagement materials
- The ability to self-check for quality as part of our QC process
- Create, edit and produce public-facing documents and communications content
- Support the development and facilitation of events, including public open houses, workshops, public hearings, neighborhood meetings, groundbreakings, ribbon cuttings, virtual meetings, conferences, one-on-one meetings, stakeholder meetings, and other public events
- Develop reports, documents, and spreadsheets using Microsoft Suite applications
- Balance and manage multiple tasks and priorities with ease
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in the field of urban planning, communications or a related field or related degree
- 1 years’ experience communicating and engaging with the public during the planning, design or construction phases of public infrastructure and/or transportation projects. Entry level candidates with intern or other applicable experience will be considered.
- Experience in preparing communications and engagement materials
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Commitment to producing high quality work, with an emphasis on attention to detail
- Experience with MS Office software suite
- Self-motivated team player
- Ability to work with and balance priorities among multiple projects and provide clear direction to other team members
- Flexibility to travel to other cities and office locations as needed for projects
- Familiarity with multiple cultures and diverse perspectives is a plus
Salary Range: $75,000 - $80,000
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Why Kimley-Horn?
As an Analyst with Kimley-Horn, you will benefit from hands-on experience, technical software and consulting trainings, and developmental programs geared towards growing Kimley-Horn’s future leaders. We expect Analysts to one day achieve licensure in their field and provide financial resources to help you succeed. You will also gain exposure to managing tasks and client relationships.
We believe mentorship should be formed naturally and organically. Kimley-Horn provides ample opportunities to facilitate the best mentor relationships for you! These opportunities include, but are not limited to, employee resource groups, lunch and learns, networking events, national training programs, volunteer events, and social outings.
At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients and employees, are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 17 years!
Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn
- Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
- Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
- Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
- Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.
Salary : $75,000 - $80,000
