Public Involvement Lead

Public Involvement Lead Job Posting

About the Company

The company is an independent Houston-based full-service public relations consulting agency. The company also provides program and construction management support services and workforce development program services. Since 2010, the company has been steering decisions that reach strategic objectives and results for its clients. It begins with a shared client connection steeped in intentional communications planning, avid client advocacy, and value-added creative and technical support services. The company capitalizes on its expertise, experience, and resources to provide its clients with turn-key public relations, corporate communications, public involvement, creative services, and government relations services. We offer a team with more than 150 years of combined experience and a proven record of developing, executing, and managing purposeful public relations services.

General responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

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  Prepares, coordinates, and successfully implements public involvement and outreach programs to facilitate communication about large infrastructure projects, inform various audiences, and obtain buy-in from stakeholders and the public for project acceptance
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  Takes ownership and initiative of public involvement tasks to develop effective PI strategies that result in meaningful engagement and communication with the public and project stakeholders
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  Develops strategic messaging to educate stakeholders/the public on the purpose, need, benefits, and perceived impacts of the transportation project
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  Assists in research and data collection related to environmental impact evaluations
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  Adheres to NEPA public involvement processes and procedures
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  Works with project teams to create comprehensive Public Involvement Plans and associated events tailored for each project, as necessary
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  Develops and maintains project mail/email contact lists in EPITOMIE software and maintains records of stakeholder correspondence
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  Plan and executive stakeholder events that align with the business strategy.
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  Creates and coordinates various communication materials (fact sheets, FAQs, website text, articles, news releases, social media posts, leave-behinds, door hanger notifications, postcards, legal advertisements, exhibit boards, etc.) tailored to various audiences
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  Coordinates the dissemination of above-listed information to stakeholders, partners, external agencies, associations, and/or news organizations using print, web, broadcast and/or visual communication media
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  Assists in developing content for various client deliverables; works with project teams to develop communication strategy and content
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  Creates talking points, speeches, presentations, and associated graphics
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  Sets up, coordinates, staffs, and helps successfully carry out public meetings and public hearings (including determining location, performing site visits, scheduling, booking court reporters and audio/visual equipment, as well as ensuring proper setup and all required materials are present)
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  Sets up, coordinates, staffs, and helps successfully conduct Meetings with Affected Property Owners (MAPOs)
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  Provides the project team guidance on responses to public/stakeholder inquiries and helps escalate and resolve stakeholder issues
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  Provides comprehensive records and reports about public involvement meetings, public hearings, and various outreach initiatives
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  Builds strong working relationships with clients, project stakeholders/the public; effectively communicates and interacts with a variety of diverse audiences
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  Travels and works some evenings or weekends as necessary to facilitate public involvement activities (such as attending public/HOA/MAPO meetings, conducting outreach at community events, etc.)

Requirements:

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  Bachelor level or higher degree in communications, journalism, public relations, political science, or a related field
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  3-5 years of previous Public Involvement/Outreach Planning experience
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  Familiar with NEPA public involvement processes or willing to learn.
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  Highly detail-oriented with comprehensive knowledge of rules of grammar, spelling, and business communication
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  Ability to travel and work some evenings/weekends as needed; must possess a valid Texas driver's license
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  Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PDF editor, PowerPoint, and Adobe Creative Suite
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  Works well independently and within a team; is positive and collaborative
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  Ability to effectively communicate with a variety of individuals and professional levels
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  Committed to quality work, continual self-improvement, and HillDay values

Physical Requirements:

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is frequently required to use finger dexterity as well as sufficient hand dexterity to use a computer keyboard and be capable of reading a computer screen. Also, the position may need to remain seated for prolonged periods of time, can perform repetitive motions, and hear well enough to detect nuances and receive detailed information. The employee may be required to walk, grasp objects, push or pull objects, bend, squat, reach, stand, or kneel. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision for preparing and analyzing data.

Working Conditions:

The work conditions described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing this job. The incumbent will typically work indoors in a heated and air-conditioned office, with a mixture of natural, incandescent, and fluorescent light with low to moderate noise levels or be subject to working conditions conducive to a home office. When travel is expected, the incumbent will be exposed to outside environmental conditions during those times.

Employee Benefits:

The company provides the following rich employee benefits: Paid Personal Time Off (PTO), health insurance that includes dental, vision, and life insurance with complimentary provided by the company. The company also provides a matching 401K program. The company provides complimentary covered garage parking for its employees and clients.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

HillDay Public Relations, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time