Public Engagement and Communications Specialist I

What We're Looking For

Join us at HNTB!
We are seeking a Public Engagement and Communications Specialist I to help support transportation infrastructure projects through comprehensive public involvement.
Our department is a dynamic and exciting place to work, with countless opportunities for growth and development. From iconic architecture and complex bridges to efficient highways and digital infrastructure solutions, our collaborative approach and commitment to technical excellence drive us to build a better future for our clients, communities and ourselves.

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

Primary focus will include:

• Supporting transportation infrastructure projects through comprehensive public involvement
• Supporting outreach activities including public meetings, stakeholder briefings, open houses, and other in-person events.
• Developing content include presentations, flyers, website updates, email blasts, social media posts, talking points, and other written materials.
• Maintaining detailed records including meeting notes and documenting correspondence with members of the public, stakeholders, and government entities.
• Developing robust public and stakeholder involvement plans to guide outreach activities.
• Assisting with a variety of technology platforms to correspond with the public and develop and edit content including the Public Involvement Management Application (PIMA) as well as Adobe, Microsoft, and ArcGIS tools.

Preferred qualifications and skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Political Science, Communications, or related field
• Previous work experience in transportation, public outreach, or planning through an internship or prior employment

Additional Information

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Locations:

Boston, MA

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