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. This opportunity entails being responsible for supporting the coordination and implementation of public engagement and involvement programs for infrastructure projects in our Wisconsin marketplace.

　　The candidate should be organized and able to manage multiple tasks and projects within defined scopes, schedules, and budgets. The candidate should be collaborative and effectively work with project managers, client teams, graphic designers, and other staff involved in the delivery of outreach activities.

　　This opportunity entails 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. Also, this position will help in recordkeeping and reporting, as appropriate.

　　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:

　　Assist with development and implementation of strategic communications and public engagement plans for transportation projects during planning, design, and construction phases.

　　Assist with organization and facilitation of public meetings, stakeholder workshops, and advisory committees.

　　Developing materials and documents using Adobe (e.g. Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) and Microsoft products. Proficient with PowerPoint formatting, consistency, and editing templates.

　　Utilize a range of online engagement tools including surveys, websites, and social media with guidance from senior staff

　　Assist with scheduling and logistics of public engagement activities.

　　Assist with the timely dissemination of project information and notifications.

　　Interface with the public, stakeholders, and local officials to build trust and answer questions in a timely manner.

　　Assisting with social media (e.g., monitoring social media, assisting with strategy and content development) with guidance from more experienced staff.

　　Track and maintain routine records and reports related to public involvement meetings, public hearings and outreach events.

　　Communicate with project teams and clients to report on the progress of the engagement plan.

　　What We Prefer:

　　Ability to travel within Wisconsin and work after-hours for Public Meetings

　　Serve as a liaison among project teams and community stakeholders

　　Attention to detail and proofreading

　　Proficient in Adobe InDesign, and Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Office

　　Ability to assist with and experience with management of social media communications, tracking public involvement activities and development & maintenance of records

　　Photography experience

　　Good driving record and access to a vehicle for driving to and along construction project areas daily

　　Additional Information

　　Click here for benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards

　　Click here to learn more about EOE including disability and vet

　　Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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　　Locations:

　　Madison, WI, Milwaukee, WI (East Wisconsin Avenue)

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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-18657