Public Engagement Senior Coordinator

Company Description

We are Olsson, a team-based, purpose-driven engineering and design firm. Our solutions improve communities and our people make it possible.

Our most meaningful asset is our people, and we are dedicated to providing an environment where they can continue to learn, grow, and thrive. Our entrepreneurial spirit is what has allowed us - and will continue to allow us - to grow. The result? Inspired people, amazing designs, and projects with purpose.

Job Description

As a public engagement senior coordinator, you will be responsible for engaging with community stakeholders including state and local government officials, clients, and the public, to convey the merits of specific projects. You will develop strategic public engagement plans and carry out public engagement activities including stakeholder interviews, open houses, presentations, and individual or group meetings.

Additional responsibilities include

• Build and maintain relationships with diverse community members and key stakeholders

• Represent the project at various types of outreach events to build a coalition of support and identify/address potential affected stakeholders' concerns.

• Identify, plan and staff engagement activities and events

• Develop effective strategies for public participation in each community, tailored to the specific needs of the community and the project

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams providing technical assistance including project managers, scientists, and engineers

• Compile communication engagement summary reports

• Identify opportunities to offer additional services with existing clients

• Assist with new project pursuits and proposals

Qualifications

You are passionate about:

• Working collaboratively with others

• Having ownership in the work you do

• Using your talents to positively affect communities

• Empowering others to use their talents

You bring to the team:

• Bachelor's degree in public relations, public administration, communication, education, business, or related field preferred

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in projects involving public or community engagement

• Strong communication skills

• Proven ability to build trust, and encourage community residents to participate in change-making activities in their community

• Knowledge of current communication and outreach tools, strategies, and best practices

• Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to identify and solve problems in a fast-paced environment.

• Willing and able to travel as needed.

Additional Information

Olsson is a nationally recognized, employee-owned firm specializing in planning and design, engineering, field services, environmental, and technology. Founded in 1956 on the very mindset that drives us today, we're here to improve communities by making them more sustainable, better connected, and more efficient. Simply put, we work to leave the world better than we found it.

As an Olsson employee, you'll receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.), plus you'll:

• Become an owner in the company after your first year through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

• Engage in work that has a positive impact in communities

• Receive an excellent 401(k) match

• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles

• Benefit from a bonus system that rewards performance

• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements

Olsson is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.

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