Public Engagement & Communications Specialist II

Austin, TX, United States

Public Engagement & Communications Specialist II page is loaded Public Engagement & Communications Specialist II Apply locations Austin, TX San Antonio, TX (McAllister Freeway) time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R-20230 What We're Looking For

At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.

This opportunity entails being responsible for supporting the coordination and implementation of public engagement and involvement programs for infrastructure projects. This position assists with the development of communication strategies including materials, and digital and print content, researches and gathers data and creates and provides project messaging resources to educate the community. Additionally, this position will assist in recordkeeping and reporting, as appropriate. The position encourages independent thought and resourcefulness while being open and collaborative with people across multiple disciplines. What You'll Do:

Develops and assists with the implementation of communication and outreach strategies to educate the public and stakeholders on infrastructure projects. This could include research, outreach strategies, and best practices.

Conducts routine investigations and collects data needed for effective communications strategies and/or to fulfill federal regulatory outreach requirements, including environmental impact evaluations if applicable.

Prepares and coordinates dissemination of outreach materials, facts and information on project messaging to stakeholders according to the public outreach plan including external agencies, associations, and news organizations using print, periodicals, radio, social and/or visual communication media.

Tracks and maintains routine records and reports related to public involvement meetings, public hearings and outreach events.

Drafts speeches, create and design presentation materials, and/or compose correspondence for use in mailings, meetings, or other public consumption.

Responsible for initial fact checking for reports, articles, and other publications.

Reports key performance indicators (KPIs) to indicate a campaign's milestones.

Helps coordinate community meetings, public forums, working groups and other public meetings including scheduling, determining location, advertising, and ensuring proper setup/tear down and relevant collateral materials according to client expectation and project goals and budget.

May interact with clients to coordinate implementation of communication and outreach programs.

Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Marketing, Communications, English, Journalism or related field and 3 years of relevant experience, or

In lieu of education, 7 years of relevant experience

What You'll Bring:

Ability to develop materials and documents using Adobe products (e.g., Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat) and Microsoft products (e.g., Publisher, PowerPoint, Excel, Word)

Ability to create materials starting from scratch or following templates, with an eye for professional formatting, consistency, and accuracy.

Capable of creating and maintaining stakeholder databases, ensuring detailed accuracy through fact-checking (e.g., research, cold calls).

Experience with conducting research with guidance from senior staff.

Experience with creating and implementing a strategic outreach plan and managing events (e.g., venue coordination, writing and editing, scheduling meetings with people across organizations, developing timelines and deadlines, etc.).

Ability to provide leadership and oversight to support staff, sub-contractors, vendors - while also being willing to take-on tedious or monotonous tasks.

Aptitude for interacting in a professional manner with clients, the public, partners, colleagues, and others.

Skills in basic graphic design and attention to detail for following style guidelines.

Capacity to give clear direction about complex visuals/materials to graphic designers.

Willingness to learn new things and, bring new ideas or solutions to the table.

Additional Information

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.#MD #MarketingSalesCommunications .

Locations:

Austin, TX, San Antonio, TX (McAllister Freeway) .

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About Us At HNTB, we are harnessing the power of collaboration and innovation to establish a new vision for the future of mobility across our country. You don’t have to look far to see our impact. For more than a century, HNTB’s spark has connected people and places, expanded opportunity, and left a lasting impact on our communities. Our culture of integrity and inclusion, combined with groundbreaking solutions, has affirmed our reputation and positioned our firm as the industry leader in delivering extraordinary value.  When you join HNTB, you are joining an employee-owned firm founded on the values of integrity, collaboration, personal accountability, respect for others, and the development of all employees. We are committed to the continual improvement of an inclusive and diverse workplace. We encourage our employees to bring their whole and authentic selves to work, provide them a meaningful welcoming environment where they are valued, celebrated and respected. Diversity of thought and unique perspectives drives innovation, engagement and retention, which makes HNTB better and brings value to our clients and our communities. HNTB does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or other status protected by law. We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability where appropriate.  Work Authorization In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law). Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is typically not available for entry level positions.

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