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Job type part-time
Full job description
Be involved in projects with our wsp`s communications & public involvement practice and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client`s objectives and solves their challengesAt wsp, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectivesOur devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylinesHere at wsp, anything is within our reach and yours as a wsp employeeCome join us and help shape the future! wsp is currently initiating a search for a part-time communications and public involvement coordinator in kansas city (working remotely or in the office, as needed)Duties and responsibilities:
Implement effective public outreach strategies for high profile projects,
Support marketing staff will copywriting and proposal development, as needed,
Create, edit, and produce public involvement documents and social media content,
Take initiative and ownership of public involvement tasks and guide the project team to develop effective strategies to solicit feedback and input from the public,
Facilitate and organize virtual and in-person open houses, workshops, public hearings, neighborhood meetings, ground breakings, ribbon cuttings, workshops, and other public events,
Prepare talking points, multi-media presentations, newsletters, public exhibits, display boards, meeting summaries and documentation,
Work closely with client to ensure communications alignment with agency,
Attend virtual and in-person external project, agency, and community meetings to provide public involvement updates and identify public involvement issues,
Interact with the public utilizing a wide range of traditional and innovative communication methods including website management,
Assist with the development of public involvement plans,
Produce and maintain stakeholder databases and lead stakeholder issues identification,
Interact in a clear and concise manner with a variety of diverse audiences, and,
Performs other duties as assigned or required by wsp usa incAnd our clients
Talent is the essence of meeting our client`s objectives, goals and challengesIf this sounds like a fit for you, we`d love to have that first discussion of you joining our team.
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Minimum qualifications:
5+ years of experience in communications/marketing/public involvement.
Bachelor`s degree in communications, public relations, marketing, or a related field
Ability to work well with the public and interact effectively with all organizational levels, including agency staff, senior management, executive leadership, board members, community leaders, and city/county/state representatives
Excellent verbal, writing, and presentation skills
Ability to work independently and interdependently
Ability to work beyond standard business hours
Strong time management skills and high attention to detail
Strong computer skills, including experience with microsoft office, word, excel, outlook, and powerpoint
Preferred qualifications:
Experience planning and participating in pursuits, proposal preparation, and interviews for projects.
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to wsp`s code of conduct and related policies and procedures
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by wsp`s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
About wsp usa
Wsp usa is the u.sOperating company of one of the world`s leading engineering and professional services firmsDedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionalsWsp usa designs lasting solutions in the transportation, buildings, energy, water and environment sectorsWith nearly 9,500 people in 150 offices across the u.s., we partner with our clients to help communities prosperWww.wsp.com/usa
Wsp provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee`s career.
At wsp, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge baseYour daily contributions to your team will be a key piece in our meeting client objectives, goals and challengesAre you ready to get started?
Wsp usa inc., wsp usa buildings inc., and wsp usa services inc(collectively “wsp usa”) is an equal opportunity employer race/age/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability or protected veteran status
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the united states.
Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
