BMC is seeking a Public Engagement Coordinator to join our communications team. The position supports all public engagement and involvement activities of the BRTB, helping ensure that residents, communities, stakeholders and local officials have meaningful opportunities to participate in regional transportation planning and decision-making.

Please read the position announcement below.

https://baltometro.org/about-us/careers/ 

Company: Cascadia Partners
Location: Portland, OR (or SW Washington); candidates must be based in or willing to relocate to Oregon or SW Washington
Salary Range: $85,000–$100,000, DOE

Job Summary: This role sits at the intersection of environmental planning and public engagement. The Senior Associate will lead high-profile projects - parks master plans, urban forest ecosystem planning, and climate action plans - and design and facilitate community engagement strategies for complex, high-stakes public processes.

Closing Date: Sunday, September 6, 2026

Link to full job description and how to apply: https://www.cascadia-partners.com/senior-associate

Company: University of Minnesota Duluth

Job Summary: The Strategic Engagement Manager serves as a force multiplier across NRRI's growing portfolio of externally facing initiatives by stewarding relationships, coordinating strategic platforms, and maintaining continuity across complex multi-partner efforts. The ideal candidate is highly organized, relationship-oriented, politically and publicly aware, and comfortable operating in fast-moving environments that span industry, Tribal Nations, government, philanthropy, academia, and communities. This position is located in Duluth, Minnesota. 

Closing Date: August 14th, 2026

Link to Job Posting: https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/374942 

Seeking BIPOC participants for a research study (UNO IRB# 0079-26-EX) on racial equity in deliberative civic engagement and policy processes. A researcher at the University of Nebraska at Omaha is recruiting current or former public managers (anyone who manages or helps provide public services/programs in state or local government) who identify as BIPOC in the U.S. who have led, supported, or facilitated deliberative civic engagement such as citizen assemblies or deliberative forums focused on racial equity in policy. Participation includes one virtual focus group (about 2 hours) and one written interview (minimum 600 words), both online. Interested? Complete a brief 15-minute pre-screening survey: https://go.unl.edu/bipocpmresearch. Research contact: Jonathan Wong, jwong@unomaha.edu

Transportation Jobs with David Evans and Associates

Key Responsibilities:

• Support day-to-day operations for public engagement efforts

• Lead or support the development of effective public engagement strategies for high profile transportation projects

• Create, edit, and produce public engagement documents

• Monitor and respond to public inquiries via public hotlines and emails accounts

• Organize and staff in-person and online events including open houses, focus groups, neighborhood meetings, ground breakings, ribbon cuttings, workshops, intercept surveys, and other public events

• Directly coordinate with impacted property owners and stakeholders

• Produce and maintain stakeholder and public comment databases

• Develop public outreach materials and coordinate distribution among project team members, stakeholders, and clients as needed

• Interact with the public utilizing a wide range of traditional and innovative communication methods

• Act as a liaison between technical project team members and the public

• Prepare, compose, and maintain letters, documents, presentations and spreadsheets using Microsoft Office applications

• Prioritize and handle multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to deadlines

• Perform other duties as assigned or required by DEA and our clients

What You Bring
Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communication or related disciplines

• 5-10 years of Public Engagement, Public Relations experience

• Exceptional organizational skills and a detail-oriented mindset

• Good writing and public speaking skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the Architecture, Engineering, Construction, or consulting industry

• Spanish proficiency

• Ability to edit or create documents with the Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign)

What We Offer
Benefits:

• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance

• Financial wellness: Health Savings Account (HSA) and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contributions

• Professional development: Support for continuing education and training opportunities.

• Work-life balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay

• Work Schedule: Flexible 9/80 schedule—every other Friday off!

• Retirement: 401k plan

• Wellbeing focus: Holistic Wellbeing Program centered on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health

• Growth opportunities: Access to mentorship, professional support, and pathways for career advancement

• Potential salary range: $90,000/year - $120,000/year

At David Evans and Associates, Inc., our Transportation team blends innovation, sustainability, and a commitment to our communities to navigate modern transportation challenges. We deliver unique solutions through cutting-edge engineering practices, creating an exceptional client experience. Every project is managed with unparalleled care. DEA addresses modern transportation demands with focused expertise and a diverse set of services tailored to meet our clients’ evolving needs. Whether enhancing existing transportation networks or pioneering new mobility solutions, DEA’s knowledge helps shape a future where safe, efficient, convenient, and accessible mobility leads the way for sustainable growth and improved quality of life in our communities. 

The Smart Mobility Practice is seeking a Public Engagement Specialist in Denver, CO.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative self-starter who, under minimal supervision, works in close conjunction with project managers and other public engagement team members to develop and implement public engagement plans and processes and has a proven ability to communicate professionally and interact effectively at all audience levels.

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to use and expand their skillset and experience in public involvement and outreach, business development and communication techniques. This position will support all phases of projects, including planning, design, and construction.

We foster an environment where talented professionals have the freedom and support to do their most meaningful work. Our values and company culture form the foundation of our success, creating a positive and collaborative work environment. These guiding principles are vital to our continued achievements and unwavering commitment to improving the world around us.

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to cultivate and develop your skills and work alongside talented colleagues who are committed to improving the quality of life while demonstrating stewardship of the built and natural environments.

·         The posted salary range represents the typical range for this position and is provided in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. Actual compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and geographic s

https://phh.tbe.taleo.net/phh03/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=DEAINC&cws=37&rid=7453

If you are a recruiter, search agency, or otherwise wish to refer a candidate to DEA, you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate to DEA without an active and signed written agreement in place in advance with DEA Human Resources. Any resume submitted to any DEA employee by an external recruiter without a written agreement in place at the time of submission will be considered the property of DEA and DEA will not be liable for the payment of a placement fee. If you would like to notify DEA of your interest in initiating a written agreement for services, please e-mail careers@deainc.com.

Potential office locations include: Denver, CO.

City of Ann Arbor

301 E Huron St
Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA

Salary: $68,000 - $78,000 (Offer will be commensurate with experience)

Role Summary:

Performs community outreach, civic engagement, and public education responsibilities for various city projects, policies, services, and programs. This work includes assisting with development and implementation of outreach and engagement plans and strategies. Implementation efforts include creation and distribution of public notices and materials, staffing engagement activities, collecting, organizing, and analyzing public input, creating reports, and helping with staff education and training. Assists with coordination and implementation of physical and natural infrastructure planning projects. This position includes both administrative and professional work. Click here for more information and to apply for this role.

Location: Remote (West Coast USA or Vancouver)
Experience Level: Mid-Senior Level (5+ years' experience)
Reports to: Global Head of Enablement

Social Pinpoint is a leading global digital engagement company that develops softwareto help organisations manage their entire community and stakeholder engagement process, from initial discovery to final delivery. We serve government clients and organisations throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Europe.

Our products, Social Pinpoint and Consultation Manager aim to provide governments and consultants throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Europe with the online tools they need to help their communities (people like you) have their say on projects that impact them and efficiently manage all ongoing interactions with stakeholders.

The Role:

The Community Engagement Practice Lead will assist all business groups in identifying and actioning key areas of need to establish Social Pinpoint as the marketplace leader for public engagement in North America. A critical element of this work will be expanding our potential customer base and supporting current clients by advocating for good community engagement practices, contributing new knowledge to the industry, and helping customers mature their skills to achieve better outcomes.

Please note that this role is a maternity leave cover position on a fixed-term contract of 8 months, with the possibility of extension.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Business Development

Use your position as an industry expert to connect Social Pinpoint to our prospective customers through demonstrating the value of our products and services to their interest in meeting engagement goals. This will be achieved through:

• Elevating Social Pinpoint’s role and reputation at key industry events (such as through speaking opportunities and awards), as well as
• • by supporting sales staff to be knowledgeable about industry
  • trends when speaking to different key personas;
  • seeking opportunities to support and connect with existing clients at conferences

• Working with sales staff to craft content useful to prospective clients through various stages of the sales process; refine key sales materials to be more sustainable and easier to use

• Providing support in writing and assembling non-technical components of solicitations and proposals, including during lead up, cultivation of connections and relevant interviews

• Support Sales team members on individual deals and demos as needed

Marketing

• Identify opportunities to provide thought leadership and build relationships with strategic partners

• Assist with implementation of the Social Pinpoint webinar program for North America

• Collaborate with Marketing on the development of blogs and case studies periodically

Customer Success

• Offer and deliver training services to support customers in structuring their digital engagement work for excellence. Training will go beyond the essentials of the platform and will connect practical outcomes and best- practice community engagement techniques with their use of Social Pinpoint’s technology.
• • Work with customers to answer questions like: How will we manage SPP within our team structure? How do we create a public engagement strategy that incorporates hybrid approaches? How do we identify success metrics and implement useful reporting? How does engagement inform outcomes, and how do we communicate these inputs to decision-makers?

• Support the Enablement team to create customer forums aiming to foster community among our clients 
• Identify and create meaningful customer enablement assets (e.g. templates, guides, checklists) to include in the marketing strategy as well as to support existing and prospective clients in maturing their engagement practice

• As required assist Customer Success to sell the value of professional services to existing customers – through connecting the value of those services to tangible outcomes for the customer based in their engagement goals

• Identify emerging trends and needs among prospective and current customers and communicate that in collaboration with the Enablement team across the business;
• • work with managers to identify public engagement-related training opportunities for individual staff or entire teams

• Monitor industry news and events and share for staff to stay informed

Skills & Requirements

• Background in Stakeholder/Community Engagement with major infrastructure (DoTs, Transport planning, energy/water infrastructure)

• Knowledge of the regulatory process for project approvals
• Understanding of working with government stakeholders for the purposes of infrastructure planning and delivery

• Hands-on experience working with stakeholders and community
• Consulting experience would be interesting Training or account management experience desirable

• Relevant higher education, such as urban planning, public policy, political science, or communications

What we offer

• Remote-first flexibility with a strong team culture.
• Annual professional development allowance
• Annual health & wellness allowance
• Travel opportunities to connect with clients and attend industry events.
• A mission-driven team passionate about public impact.

Company: Community Transit

Job Summary: As the Community Transit Community Engagement Strategist, you will develop and implement comprehensive community engagement plans related to proposed service changes, service development, and other community-impacting projects, such as the Swift Gold Line BRT project. You will manage projects from start to finish, ensuring deliverables are completed on time and within assigned parameters.

Closing Date: Dec. 28, 2025
Link:  https://careers-commtrans.icims.com/jobs/1843/community-engagement-strategist/job

Position: Geo Teams Program Supervisor

Company: Seattle Department of Transportation 

Job summary: Are you a collaborative leader who believes government can work best when it listens deeply and partners authentically with communities? As the Geo Teams Program Supervisor, you’ll shape the future of how Seattle engages with neighborhoods on transportation issues by designing, launching and leading this innovative program rooted in trust, transparency, and radical inclusivity.    This is more than a management role; it’s an opportunity to lead with purpose, champion equity, and deliver tangible results for the city’s neighborhoods. You’ll develop and oversee the Geo Teams Program, guide a three-person team of community-focused ambassadors, and build systems and processes to help SDOT better serve people who live, visit and work here. You’ll coordinate across the department, build lasting relationships with civic leaders, grassroots organizations, and elected officials, and use your strategic thinking and transformational relationship-building to unite and shape a transportation system that works for all.  

Closing date: 12/9/2025 4:00 PM Pacific

Link to the source: Geo Teams Program Supervisor (Planning & Development Specialist Supervisor-BU) | Job Details tab | Career Pages

The Department of Ecology is hiring a Public Participation Grant Manager (Environmental Specialist 4) within the Solid Waste Management (SWM) program.

Location:

• Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA.
• Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

 Schedule:

• This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options.
• Once your initial onboarding period is complete, you may telework most of your work time with occasional in-person meetings and activities.
• Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

Application Timeline:

• Apply by November 25, 2025
• This position will remain open until filled. The agency reserves the right to make a hire at any time after application review begins. Applications received after the date above may not be considered.

Salary: $67,992.00 - $91,464.00 Annually

If you’re interested in applying for this position or reading additional information, please follow this link:
Public Participation Grant Manager (Environmental Specialist 4)

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