Public Involvement Professional - Richmond, United States - Kimley-Horn

Kimley-Horn

Verified Company

Richmond, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Overview:

Kimley-Horn is looking for an Experienced Public Involvement Specialist in the Richmond, Virginia (VA) office This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities:

Conduct research and gather information for multiple projects.
Set up project contact information using approved branding and style.
Produce and maintain various stakeholder databases.
Monitor and prepare responses to public inquiries.
The ability to selfcheck for quality as part of our QC process.
Create, edit and produce public involvement documents and social media content
Support the development and facilitation of events, including public open houses, workshops, public hearings, neighborhood meetings, groundbreakings, ribbon cuttings, conferences, oneonone meetings, stakeholder meetings, and other public events.
Record meeting minutes and distribute summaries of action items.
Balance and manage multiple tasks and priorities with ease.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the KHA Communications Team.

Qualifications:

5+ years of experience in communications and/or outreach with infrastructure, transportation, or other complex projects
Bachelors or Master Degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Affairs, Planning, Government Relations, or related field
Exceptional command of English, with excellent written/oral communication and proofing skills. Experience writing for multiple audiences and presenting technical concepts in a clear and concise structure
Excellent people skills include communicating, listening, and summarizing information, documenting interactions, and problemsolving or reducing conflicts
Customer service mindset
Ability to interface with a variety of clients and the public
Experience with the development and implementation of public outreach and or communications plans.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat
Flexibility to periodically work outside regular working hours and travel, as required for business needs. Must have a valid driver's license, personal vehicle, and insurance (we reimburse mileage)

Why Kimley-Horn?:
At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients and employees, are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success.

Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish.

Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that's why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees.

We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn's placement on the Fortune "100 Best Companies to Work" list for 17 years