Public Engagement Senior Coordinator
Olsson
- Fayetteville, AR
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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
- Working collaboratively with others
- Having ownership in the work you do
- Using your talents to positively affect communities
- Empowering others to use their talents
- 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.
- 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