Communications and Public Involvement Coordinator

Job Description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Communications and Public Involvement Coordinator for our Tempe, AZ office. Be involved in projects with our Communications and Public Involvement Practice and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

The position will support communications and public engagement efforts for a variety of infrastructure projects in the Southwest region. The position may support other WSP communications and public involvement efforts nationally as needed. This is an exciting opportunity to join our national team of talented communications and public outreach/public information professionals.

Your Impact

• Serve as liaison between projects and the community
• Implement effective public outreach strategies for infrastructure projects
• Perform public involvement tasks to develop effective strategies that solicit feedback and input from the public
• Assist in the development of news releases, brochures, fact sheets, media alerts and other collaterals for the public and media
• Implement strategic messages that educate the community on the purpose, need, benefits and perceived impacts of projects and programs.
• Coordinate and participate in virtual and in-person public meetings and community events with various neighborhood groups or other stakeholders as assigned. Availability to work some nights and weekends, as needed
• Provide input on responses to public inquiries and escalated stakeholder issues
• Implement strategic social media outreach plans including the research, writing and vetting of various posts (X, Facebook, Instagram etc.)
• Research and write content for a variety of communication channels, including website, social media, talking points, presentations, marketing materials and media notifications
• Monitor, archive and escalate media coverage of project issues
• Research a variety of media requests in a timely manner
• Analyze the effectiveness of outreach campaigns, including website and social media content
• Coordinate the work of support services such as graphic design, website development, video, and photography
• Work closely with project teams and clients on communications alignment with client priorities and program messaging
• Attend external project, agency, and community meetings to provide public involvement updates and identify public involvement issues
• Identify opportunities for community and professional involvement for the project team
• Build strong relationships with clients and assist with business development activities
• Interact in a clear and concise manner with a variety of diverse audiences
• Perform other duties as assigned or required by WSP USA Inc. and our clients
  
  

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications and/or Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, Urban Planning or a related field
• 1-3 years of public involvment experience
• Bilingual in Spanish with the ability to communicate effectively in conversational Spanish and provide written translations
• Outstanding oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Superior organizational, time management and creative skills
• Experience writing content for website, social media, and media notifications
• Ability to understand and translate complex, technical information into easy-to-understand content for public consumption
• High attention to detail; proofreading skills
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects with a variety of platforms in a fast-paced environment
• Proven experience using social media for outreach campaigns
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Team player willing to work in a multi-discipline team
• Ability to work well with the public and interact effectively with all organizational levels, including senior management
• Ability to meet client requirements under tight deadlines
• Ability to work meetings and events on some nights and weekends
• Candidate must be able to immediately work in the United States on a full-time permanent basis.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Work experience in public information and communication for infrastructure (transportation, energy, water, construction, etc.) projects
• Local candidates preferred
  
  

About WSP

ABOUT US

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Notice To Third Party Agencies

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.