Senior Public Outreach Coordinator - Transportation Market (Finance)

We are a creative team of architecture, engineering and design professionals who serve both public and private sector clients. Together, we share one Core Purpose: To plan, design, and consult to create healthy and thriving communities. Our offices are full of genuine, fun, and down-to-earth people who believe in fostering an inclusive culture where all employees feel they belong. Loving where you work, who you're working with, and what you're working on is important to us, which is why we put our people first-they're at the heart of everything we do. From professional growth and development support and opportunities to give back to your community, to flexible work schedules and competitive benefits, we have a genuine interest in the whole you. So, if you're just as passionate about what you do as we are, then we'd love to hear from you!

Our transportation and utility services professionals offer practical, forward-thinking expertise in a wide range of practice areas, including active transportation, bridge design, roadway design and traffic engineering, intelligent transportation systems, utility and broadband services, grant writing, program management and so much more! From interstates and intersections to bridges and bike paths, we invite you to join us in designing transportation systems that connect us to the people and places we care about most.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of public engagement strategies across a variety of transportation, infrastructure, and development projects.
• Provide strategic counsel to internal teams and clients on public communication best practices and risk mitigation.
• Oversee the design and facilitation of community outreach initiatives, including public meetings, open houses, pop-up events, and digital engagements.
• Direct the creation of high-impact communication materials such as presentations, media kits, newsletters, flyers, websites, and multimedia content.
• Develop and manage content strategies for social media and digital platforms to effectively promote projects and increase public awareness.
• Serve as the senior liaison between the project teams, community stakeholders, and agency partners, ensuring clear, transparent, and responsive communication.
• Analyze engagement data and public feedback to refine outreach methods and improve future initiatives.
• Mentor junior staff and provide guidance on outreach planning, content development, and stakeholder engagement techniques.
• Represent the company at high-level stakeholder meetings, public forums, and industry events.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Urban Planning, or a related field (Master's degree a plus).
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in public outreach, community engagement, public affairs, or a related discipline, preferably within the engineering, transportation, or infrastructure sectors.
• Proven track record of designing and leading successful public engagement campaigns.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences.
• Strong command of digital engagement tools, social media strategy, and analytics.
• Skilled in facilitation, conflict resolution, and managing sensitive community concerns.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings or weekends, based on project needs.

Gresham Smith is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. Everyone is invited to apply!

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