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Public Engagement Coordinator / Specialist

Public Engagement Coordinator / Specialist

HorrocksPleasant Grove, UT, US
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

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 Coordinator or Specialist, you will have the opportunity to work with our team of over 20 professionals to develop engagement plans, outreach content and support boots-on-the-ground efforts.

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?

  • Support projects and / or public engagements phases of projects including overall project strategy
  • Produce and distribute content for public information materials, including flyers, door hangers, websites, newsletters, mass and social media, presentations, exhibit boards, maps, etc.
  • Work with in-house graphic design team to create print and digital collateral
  • Plan and execute special events including public meetings and hearings, open houses, groundbreakings, ribbon cuttings, and project tours
  • Manage public email and hotline accounts including responding to inquiries as needed
  • Support canvassing and boots-on-the-ground efforts
  • Document stakeholder outreach and interactions
  • Participate in team meetings with Horrocks staff

Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies :

  • 0-5 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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