{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"d8e4bfc7cd4502a5d9989ef3","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d8e4bfc7cd4502a5d9989ef3","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d8e4bfc7cd4502a5d9989ef3","title":"Communications Program Specialist","description":"Job Description\n\nTake Your Business Development and Marketing Career to the Next Level\nKleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive!\n\nKleinfelder’s business development and marketing professionals help communicate innovative solutions. From identifying opportunities to developing winning strategies, they know how to leverage relationships, build new ones, and collaborate across areas, service lines, and markets. Are you interested in the opportunity to lead large-scale project opportunities? Join Kleinfelder and be part of our dynamic team!\n\nStep into Your New Role\nKleinfelder Construction Services is seeking a full-time Communications Program Specialist to join our Public Relations (PR) Team!\n\nThe Communications Program Specialist is a full-time position that performs a variety of tasks for public outreach and stakeholder engagement for multiple contracts and communications programs. The Project Coordinator will work with the PR team to ensure smooth running of the division in daily tasks and as it relates to the entire firm. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, or journalism. The successful candidate will bring excellent writing, research, and organizational skills, adapt easily to a wide range of client needs, and consistently go above and beyond to deliver high-quality work on time.\n\nRESPONSIBILITIES\nCollaborate with our team of public outreach specialists and graphic designers in the implementation of communications programs and outreach plans for various clients.\nDraft written content for various traditional and digital collateral materials (e-blast, fact sheets, postcards, construction alerts), including social media content\nCoordinate with technical teams, as needed, to gather project information for public dissemination\nEngage stakeholder audiences in person or online, maintaining the client’s messaging\nEstablish and coordinate as-needed vendor services such as translations, canvassing, printing, event logistics and supplies\nCollaborate with team on technology tools such as Smartsheet, Google Analytics, Constant Contact, CivicPlus, ArcGIS, Adobe Suite, Canva, Survey Monkey, Content Management Systems, etc. to communicate or manage project information\nManage social media platforms for clients\nDocument all Social Media metrics and prepare monthly reports for KCS and clients\nAssist with research and ascertainment pertaining to planning\nRespond to requests for information from the media or designate another appropriate information source\nEstablish and maintain cooperative relationships with representatives of community, employee, and public interest groups\nManage/maintain databases and project helplines\nCreate and distribute press releases and information alerts\nAssist in planning and implementation of milestone events\nDevelop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize and accomplish work\nRepresent the company or clients at public meetings when necessary\nMaintain good inter-departmental communication and a positive relationship with employees to promote employee satisfaction\nAssist with preparing developing and/or producing PR proposals in response to client Request for Proposals (RFP) or Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)\nCollaborate with Marketing in the production and delivery of PR proposals\nPerform office administration tasks\nPerform other duties as needed\n\nBUILDING AND SUPPORTING TEAMS\nShows enthusiasm toward being a member of the group.\nActively participates in team meetings and activities.\nHas a can-do attitude and will do whatever it takes to get the job done\nSupports the team in all activities both internal and external.\nAbility to flourish in an environment of constant change\nHighly developed teamwork skills\n\nJOB DESCRIPTION\nMust be comfortable working with the public\nCoordination Activities\nCommunicates project goals, timelines, and milestones.\nAbility to be a self-starter, detail oriented and well organized\nCommunicates issues with management and direct junior staff as needed\nIdentifies project interdependencies and potential resource constraints.\nFollows up with others to ensure they are on track to meet project goals.\nMust be able to coordinate and track multiple tasks for concurrent projects, keeping each deadline and project goal on schedule\nMust be flexible and available to attend meetings or events during working and evening hours, including weekends\n\nCOMMINICATION SKILLS\nAbility to thrive in team-oriented environment\nStrong, effective communicator\nExceptional writer and strong verbal communications skills\nComfortable interacting with people at all levels of the organization.\nAdjusts style of conversation based on the audience.\nUses words and messages appropriate given the background and interests of the people he/she is talking to.\n\nEXPERIENCE & ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS\nEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations or equivalent in related field required.\n\nExperience: 5+ years related progressively complex experience, preferably with public relations experience in consulting engineering firm, public agency or related service business.\n\nOther Knowledge and Skills: Demonstrated experience working in social media; Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, NextDoor, Google+, blogs and other social networking sites preferred. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. High-level proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Must be highly organized and have strong desire to work in a team-driven atmosphere. Strong research skills preferred. Must be able to clearly articulate ideas and concepts verbally, graphically, and in writing.\n\nOther Knowledge and Skills: Demonstrated experience working in social media; Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, NextDoor, Google+, blogs and other social networking sites preferred. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. High-level proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Must be highly organized and have strong desire to work in a team-driven atmosphere. Strong research skills preferred. Must be able to clearly articulate ideas and concepts verbally, graphically, and in writing.\n\nMove Forward with Kleinfelder\nKleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients' transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 110 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose - together, we deliver.\nProgress with an Employer that Values You\nKleinfelder is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:\nBenefits: Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays. The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the California Pay Transparency Law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. Salary range: $60,196 - 100,464.\nCareer Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.\nEqual Opportunity: Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)\nNOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES\nPlease note that Kleinfelder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. 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We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients' transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 110 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose - together, we deliver.\nProgress with an Employer that Values You\nKleinfelder is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:\nBenefits: Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays. The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the California Pay Transparency Law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. Salary range: $60,196 - 100,464.\nCareer Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.\nEqual Opportunity: Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)\nNOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES\nPlease note that Kleinfelder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. 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