The Public Outreach Specialist acts as the key liaison between project teams and impacted stakeholders (local government and municipal leaders, commercial businesses and private residents) to drive the success of major infrastructure projects. Reporting to the Public Outreach Manager, this role helps to establish effective communication strategies and outreach programs (both internal and external), the development of key stakeholder relationships, and the satisfaction of regulatory requirements.

• Work with Public Outreach Team members to ensure a consistent, strategic, and proactive approach to project outreach and communications.
• Provide outreach guidance and best practices implementation to Project Teams across our customer’s utility.
• Develop and implement customer-focused strategic outreach plans for all projects that incorporate our customer-utility’s “Community in Mind” philosophy.
• Provide full-service outreach activities to all projects within the Projects organization.
• Ability to travel locally

• 100% Applus+ paid: Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
• Medical & Dental Insurance
• 401K plan (with Company Matching)
• Vacation Paid Time Off
• Personal/Sick Pay

• 3 years practical experience in journalism, marketing, communications, environmental permitting, construction communications, or other relevant experience.
  
• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university for communications, environmental sciences, journalism or marketing, or related degree.
• Willing to work with the public directly to manage and resolve complex issues associated with construction activities.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Hold a valid U.S. state drivers' license.

• Not Applicable