Senior Public Engagement Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic communications and outreach plans in Utah markets
• Manage projects and/or public engagements phases of projects, including scope, schedule, budget, profitability and invoicing
• Produce and distribute content for public information materials, including flyers, door hangers, websites, newsletters, mass and social media, presentations, exhibit boards, maps, etc.
• Plan, execute and facilitate special events including public meetings and hearings, open houses, groundbreakings, ribbon cuttings, and project tours
• Work with in-house graphic design team to create print and digital collateral
• Support business objectives including client relations and new business pursuits
• Participate in project and practice meetings
• Mentor and manage practice staff as applicable
• Manage public email and hotline accounts including responding to inquiries as needed

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• 7+ years of professional experience in a similar industry
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Marketing, etc.
• Ability to work and collaborate with team members, clients, and the public
• Exceptional writing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills
• Proactive, resourceful, self-starter
• Experience in community engagement/public involvement strategies and/or public/media relations is a plus
• Proficient in MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint - Adobe Creative Suite is a plus

Benefits

• 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