What We're Looking For
HNTB has an opening for a Public Engagement & Communications Specialist to work with our team of project managers delivering a wide variety of projects across Florida. This position will support, assist and offer guidance to the program in public involvement, public information, outreach and communications. The selected candidate will join a talented group of communications professionals supporting the Florida Department of Transportation.
As part of HNTB's Communications and Public Involvement Practice, you may work on a wide range of transportation projects. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to expand their skillset and experience in public outreach, project coordination, public involvement, business development and communications techniques. We operate in a fast-paced environment and are looking for a self-starter who enjoys a challenge. If this sounds like a fit for you, we'd love to have that first discussion of you joining our team.
What You'll Do:
Assists in the development and 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.
May help 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, or
In lieu of education, 4 years of relevant experience
What You'll Bring:
Helping to plan, coordinate and execute community meetings, Public Information Meeting, and Public Hearings.
Help prepare responses to general public information inquiries, as well as answer questions and comments received during the public involvement process.
Reviews press releases, fact sheets, presentations, and other materials for the public and the project team.
Support social media campaigns and outreach efforts related to projects.
Maintain project and public involvement records.
Perform other duties as assigned.
What We Prefer:
Experience working on Florida Department of Transportation projects.
Public involvement training (Florida Department of Transportation or transportation industry strongly preferred).
Must have outstanding oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Must have strong attention to detail and quality control standards.
Strong computer skills, including experience with Microsoft office - Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Additional Information
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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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Locations:
Orlando, FL
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NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES:
HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees.
Job Type: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full time
Job Category: Public Engagement and Communications Group
ReqID: R-21393
