Public Engagement Senior Specialist

Department: Planning

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Reporting To: Courtney Winans

Compensation: $70,000 - $120,000 / year

Description

At Horrocks, we believe the best work comes from companies with values, that our people are our greatest resource, and that we have a responsibility to the communities where we live and work. As a Public Engagement Senior Specialist, you will have the opportunity to lead and implement public outreach efforts, build relationships with clients, and grow your career. 

Join our progressive, employee-focused, multidisciplinary engineering firm offering challenging assignments, superior management and high standards, along with recognition for individual achievement. Our dedicated public engagement/communications team has a depth of knowledge and experience in strategic communications planning and execution, messaging and content development, media relations, grassroots public engagement and more. Horrocks’ supportive team culture provides our employees with the opportunity to Learn More, Do More, and Earn More.

What are the core responsibilities for the role?

• 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
• Manage public email and hotline accounts including responding to inquiries as needed
• Support business objectives including client relations and new business pursuits
• Participate in project and practice meetings
• Mentor and manage practice staff as applicable

Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies:

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

Why would a candidate want this job?

At Horrocks, you can expect a competitive base salary and award-winning benefits. Including, but not limited to:

• 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

For more information, visit our website at www.horrocks.com

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status

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