Communications Specialist

Overview

Kimley-Horn is looking for a Communcations Specialist to join our Tallahassee, Florida (FL) office! 

Responsibilities

• Assist the Communications/Public Involvement/Event Planning team and serve as a Project Assistant
• Information gathering and research
• Gather requested information independently
• Assist Public Involvement Team with various public outreach activities
• Creating tactical media—including email, fliers, press releases, newsletters, social media, & announcements
• Distribute information to stakeholders—via telephone, email, and in-person
• Prepare responses to stakeholder inquiries
• Assist with organizing as well as attending events, conferences and workshops
• Plan & provide support and document public and team meetings
• Database maintenance
• Create and modify documents using Microsoft Office and Adobe Professional
• Build and maintain spreadsheets
• Create Power Point presentations and Prezi presentations
• Create emails, fliers, press releases, newsletters, and announcements
• Balance and manage multiple tasks and priorities with ease

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1+ years of relevant and professional clerical/customer service/communications experience
• Quick learner, flexible, able to take direction, able to deliver, able to work independently and have strong customer service skills
• Moderate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Ability to interface with a variety of clients and the public
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to have a flexible schedule and will be willing to adjust hours to meet client and business needs
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 17 years!

 

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.