COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST I

Pay Rate Information – $68,000 to $78,000/year (Offer will be commensurate with experience)

* If hired, candidate is required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 no later than their start date or have a City of Ann Arbor approved medical / religious exemption.

Benefits offered with this position include: Non-Union Benefits Summary 

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Role Summary

Performs community/civic engagement responsibilities for city projects, policies, and programs, which includes assisting with development and implementation of engagement plans and strategies. Implementation efforts includes development and distribution of public notices, staffing engagement activities, collecting, organizing, and analyzing 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 administrative and professional work.

Duties

Duties are performed under the direct supervision of the Public Services Chief of Staff or designee and may include the following:

Essential Duties

• Provide project management support and project coordination for public services initiatives, particularly as related to public involvement in the decision-making process.

• Work with Project Managers to develop community engagement plans and strategies for their projects.

• Make recommendations on the appropriate level of community involvement in decision-making on projects, policies, and programs across the public services area.

• Recommend appropriate engagement techniques for public participation.

• Coordinate with consultants on community engagement efforts and City of Ann Arbor standards for effective engagement.

• Assist with development and distribution of community notifications about engagement opportunities in coordination with Communications staff. Includes multi-media forms of notification such as email, printed letters/postcards/flyers, phone calls, and other.

• Actively participate in City’s equitable engagement efforts focused on inclusion.

• Assist with the development of, and serve as an ambassador for, internal community engagement tools.

• Assist with the development and delivery of internal staff training for meeting facilitation, engagement best practices, and city policies/tools/practices related to engagement.

• Help prepare for and staff community engagement activities, such as project meetings and outreach efforts, as needed.

• Summarize and analyze results from engagement activities, identify common themes, and determine next steps and follow-up items.

• Serve as a Staff Liaison to various internal and external groups, as needed.

• Plan and lead meetings with internal and external groups.

• Work cooperatively with city units and external groups.

• Perform research, planning and technical analyses related to community engagement.

• Assist Senior Engagement Specialist with larger projects, as assigned.

• Identify and respond to issues within the unit, service area, or citywide, seeking continuous improvements in the city’s community engagement process and practices.

Related Work

• Coordinate with other units, service areas, agencies, municipalities and organizations to advance quality, equitable, community engagement.

• Present plans and design concepts effectively at public meetings.
• Address complaints from citizens and others.
• Organize and facilitate public involvement processes.
• Assist in the preparation of grant applications, as needed.
• Participate in orientation and training of permanent and temporary employees.
• Develop graphics and other communication materials necessary to convey information.

• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge of: (position requirements at entry)

• Principles and practices of community engagement, basic urban planning principles, and basic principles of local government operations.

• Computers and software applications used in business settings (e.g. word processing, e-mail, spreadsheets, graphics, and databases).

• Public engagement and facilitation techniques and strategies.

• Customer service principles.

• Working knowledge of equity and contemporary race and social justice issues.

• Simple budget preparation practices and analysis of data.

Skills and Ability to:(position requirements at entry)

• Organize people, information, and materials.

• Handle groups of people that may have differing opinions, and determine productive next steps in these scenarios.

• Maintain control of meetings and events with large groups of people.

• Make decisions and problem solve.

• Set priorities, coordinate multiple projects, and meet critical deadlines.
• Communicate effectively through strong oral and written communication.
• Develop and maintain non-partisan, respectful and effective working relationships with all levels within the organization.
• Negotiate effective and creative solutions to difficult conflicts.
• Listen effectively to thoroughly understand the intended message.
• Collaborate and engage in shared exploration.
• Have resilience to engage in deep, challenging work.
• Coordinate, analyze and independently perform technical research and present the results.
• Apply appropriate policies, regulations, and procedures.
• Advance racial and social justice.
• Be curious, continually learn, and engage in self-reflection.

Education, Training and Experience (position requirements at entry)

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, Public Administration, Natural Resources/Environmental Science, or a closely related field.
• At least two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in community engagement, planning, or related experience.
• At least one (1) year of experience in project or program management.
• Public speaking experience; developing and delivering presentations.
• The City of Ann Arbor, at its discretion, may consider an alternative combination of formal education and work experience.

Preferred:

Certification in community engagement, facilitation or related field (e.g., International Association for Public Participation or National Charette Institute)

Company: Puget Sound Energy (Washington state utility)

https://jobs.pse.com/job/Snoqualmie-Communications-Initiatives-Program-Mgr-WA-98065/977679500/

Job summary:

PSE's Communications Initiatives team is looking for a communications and public engagement profession alto join our dynamic team! The Communications Initiatives Program Manager will be responsible for the effective management and implementation of the communications and public outreach strategy for some of PSE’s most complex infrastructure projects.

PSE aspires to be a beyond net zero carbon company by 2045. This position will be integral in telling our story about how PSE’s infrastructure projects fit into that goal while providing safe, clean and reliable energy service for our customers and communities.

If you’re a communicator who enjoys educating and engaging customers and communities on complex projects or issues, advocating for our customers during project planning and implementation, and working on cross-functional project teams to meet common goals, we encourage you to apply!

PSE is on a journey toward a more flexible, equitable, and innovative workplace as we progress to be our customers’ clean energy partner of choice. Our team is currently working fully remotely, and we will have future workplace flexibility as jobs allow.

Closing date: open until filled

The Oregon Water Resources Department (WRD) seeks to hire two full-time, permanent Community Engagement Coordinators (Natural Resource Specialist 4, with an NRS 3 underfill option). As a Community Engagement Coordinator, you will empower and partner with the public and communities to understand their water situation and pursue solutions to meet the water needs of Oregon’s communities, environment, and economy. You will serve as an agency expert on public participation working with other WRD communications and engagement staff to improve community understanding of local water challenges and decisions and increase community voice in water management decisions. You will be a liaison between WRD and those who live, work, or have an interest in a place on water budget development, groundwater basin studies, development and implementation of place-based integrated water resources plans, or other agency-led initiatives as assigned. Your work will primarily focus on the North Central or Southwest Region of Oregon.  You will be a member of the Planning, Collaboration, and Investments Section within the Director’s Office, reporting to the Manager of that section. Consider joining our team and advancing our mission to practice and promote responsible water management in Oregon! Learn more about the Department. 

What you will do 

Public engagement is critical to WRD fulfilling its mission and ensuring the public plays a meaningful role in the pursuit of a secure water future. As an agency expert in public engagement, you will: 

• Develop and coordinate public engagement plans, outreach, and strategies for increased engagement in and understanding of high priority agency projects such as water budgets and groundwater studies. 
• Implement strategies to engage all communities, especially underserved and marginalized people, impacted by water management decisions using a variety of tools and methods including workshops, public meetings, market research, public information and advertising campaigns, visuals, and more. 
• Coordinate and facilitate stakeholder, work group, and public meetings, formulating agendas, public meeting notices, meeting materials, and approach for engagement. 
• Effectively communicate science, law, and policy to the public, working with technical and communication staff to translate technical efforts or findings into materials accessible and understandable by a general audience. 
• Work with basins to identify how they want to use water budgets, groundwater study results, and other data in preparing for their water future. 
• Support development of locally-led integrated water resources plans and implementation of state-recognized plans if present in the geographic area of responsibility. 

What’s in it for you? 

The opportunity to:  

• Help members of the public, tribes, and stakeholders engage in Department activities and projects including groundwater basin studies, data and technical initiatives, and water management efforts so that they are empowered to speak into and help shape their water future. 
• Support a sustainable water future for Oregon’s economy, environment, and communities.  
• Join an organization with smart, driven co-workers who care about public service, water resources, and their co-workers. 
• Work with a team that welcomes new ideas. 

Natural Resource Specialist 4 Salary – The State of Oregon conducts a pay equity analysis to determine what pay step within the salary range to offer the successful candidate based on the experience documented in your application. See below for salary ranges. 

SALARY	NON-PERS eligible (this includes most new hires to state government. Employees typically gain PERS eligibility after six months of state service)	PERS eligible (this is typically current or former employees of Oregon state or local government, public schools, universities, etc. 6% is deducted for PERS)
Natural Resource Specialist 4	$5,396 - $8,292 monthly	$5,771 - $8,870 monthly
Underfill Natural Resource Specialist 3	$4,693 - $7,180 monthly	$5,019 - $7,678 monthly

 

Other Benefits – We offer a competitive benefits package that includes: 

• Exceptional medical, vision and dental plans with employees paying 1-5% of the total premium. 
• Leave accrual starting at 8 hours of sick and 8 hours of vacation leave per month, with your vacation leave accruals increasing every 5 years. 
• Access to and additional four days of discretionary leave - 3 days of personal business leave and one day of Governor’s Leave to use at your discretion each year. 
• Eleven paid holidays per year. 
• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), including a pension and employer contributions to the Individual Account Program. 
• Optional benefits (such as term life insurance, long-term and short-term disability, long-term care, health and dependent care flexible spending accounts, enrollment in the Oregon Savings Growth Plan, a deferred compensation program with a wide variety of investment options). 
• Represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) 
• The opportunity to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program  (must qualify). 

What we are looking for?  

We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may not meet every one of our listed qualifications. Lived experience may count towards the preferred qualifications listed below. If you are excited about this position, we encourage you to apply. If you are unsure as to whether or not you meet the qualifications of this position, please contact the hiring manager to discuss your application.  

See the full job posting for the minimum qualifications for the NRS 4 and NRS 3 levels of Oregon state government employment.  In addition to these minimum qualifications, we are looking for the following:

• Expertise in public engagement – You have experience developing and executing project-based community engagement strategies as well as creating content for materials for community engagement and public involvement. 
• Experience coordinating workgroups - You are a formally trained and experienced facilitator , able to facilitate work groups made up of diverse interests tackling natural resource issues. 
• Effective communication – You must be able to listen to and communicate with various parties on contentious issues, maintaining solid relationships. You are able to communicate technical topics in plain language to a wide variety of audiences, including scientists, policy makers, stakeholders, and the public, including historically underrepresented and marginalized groups. 
• Equity and environmental justice – You are informed and engaged with issues of equity and environmental justice and seek to continue to learn and grow in these areas. You are experienced in creating safe spaces and meaningful engagement opportunities for those who have been historically underrepresented, harmed, or disproportionately affected by natural resource management decisions. 
• Critical thinking skills – You have the ability to identify connections and generate ideas for navigating complex problems. 
• Excellent organization skills and detail-oriented – You can keep track of project progress, timelines, deadlines, and deliverables, while also coordinating with project partners. 

Where will you work? 

Our priority is to hire a Community Engagement Coordinator to serve the North Central Region. We may also fill a position that focuses its service on the Southwest Region of Oregon.   The final candidates can choose between duty stations: 

• North Central Region focused position – One position will focus on serving in the North Central Region of Oregon and can be based in Salem or Pendleton, Oregon.  
• Southwest Region focused position - One position will focus on serving in the Southwest Region of Oregon and can be based in Salem or Medford, Oregon.  

What are the working conditions?  

This position may work remotely and/or in an office environment. The position can work remotely on a schedule agreed upon by the manager and employee. Overnight travel will be required within the region to attend meetings, develop relationships, learn about the basin geography and water issues, etc. Overnight travel will be more frequent if you are based in Salem. This position requires a valid driver license and an acceptable driving record. 

How to apply:  

• Provide a brief (no more than 1 page) cover letter, to the attention of Kim Fritz-Ogren, indicating why you are interested in, and a good candidate for the position. 

• Provide a resume (no more than 4 pages) indicating your experience pertinent to the required qualifications and desired attributes in this announcement. 

Follow this link to learn more and apply.

The Air Quality Program (AQP) is looking to fill a Climate Change: Cap-and-Invest Outreach and Education Specialist (COEES4) (In-Training) position. This position will be located at our Headquarters Building in Lacey, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

The mission of the Air Quality Program (AQP) is to protect and improve air quality in Washington and to protect our State’s environment for current and future generations. In 2021, Washington’s Legislature passed the landmark Climate Commitment Act (CCA) – a sweeping piece of legislation that directs Ecology to develop and implement the state’s first Cap-and-Invest Program to help our state meet its commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 95% by 2050.
 
Officially launched on Jan. 1, 2023, Washington’s program is only the second such economy-wide program in the nation and the work of implementing this program has only just begun. It’s a big task with even bigger long-term impacts on the state’s greenhouse gas emissions and the global fight against climate change. Air Quality’s CCA Implementation Group is already hard at work and looking to hire a diverse range of mission-focused professionals to help us bring this important legislation to life.

As a Cap-and-Invest Outreach and Education Specialist, you will be part of the policy unit within the CCA Implementation Group, leading education and outreach efforts to inform the public about the Climate Commitment Act generally, and the Cap-and-Invest Program specifically.  You will be responsible for leading effective community outreach and policy education, including strategic engagement with participating businesses, key stakeholders, Tribes, the Legislature, and the general public.
 
Note: This position offers a career path and on-the-job training. This position allows you to progress through the Community Outreach & Environmental Education Specialist (COEES) field and achieve the goal class of a COEES4. Candidates will be considered at the COEES3 and COEES4 levels, depending on their qualifications. For salary levels for each, please see the qualifications section.

Tele-work options for this position: This position will be eligible for a tele-work schedule. Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in “other information.” Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled, with an initial screening date of February 6, 2023. In order to be considered for initial screening, please submit an application on or before February 5, 2023. The agency reserves the right to make an appointment any time after the initial screening date.

Ecology employees may be eligible for the following:
 Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Vacation, Sick, and other Leave*, 11 Paid Holidays per year*, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver,  Long Term Disability & Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Programs, Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP),  Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), Employee Assistance Program, Commute Trip Reduction Incentives (Download PDF reader), Combined Fund Drive, SmartHealth *Click here for more information. 

SALARY: $48,156.00 - $75,120.00 Annually

If you are interested in applying or would like to know more, please following this link: Climate Change: Cap-and-Invest Outreach and Education Specialist (COEES4) (In-Training)

The Air Quality Program (AQP) is looking to fill the Senior Environmental Planner, Cap-and-Invest Program and Emissions-Intensive Trade-Exposed Industries (Environmental Planner 5) (In-Training) position. This position will be located at our Headquarters Building in Lacey, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
   
The mission of the Air Quality Program (AQP) is to protect and improve air quality in Washington and to protect our State’s environment for current and future generations. In 2021, Washington’s Legislature passed the landmark Climate Commitment Act (CCA) – a sweeping piece of legislation that directs Ecology to develop and implement the state’s first Cap-and-Invest Program and commits our state to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 95% by 2050.
 
Washington’s Cap-and-Invest program is only the second such economy-wide program in the nation, and Ecology has been directed by the Legislature to have it up and running by January 1, 2023. It’s a big task with even bigger long-term impacts on the state’s greenhouse gas emissions and the global fight against climate change. Air Quality’s CCA Implementation Group is hard at work and looking to hire a diverse range of mission-focused professionals to help us bring this important legislation to life.
 
In this role, you will be the agency’s lead expert in emissions-intensive and trade-exposed industries (EITEs) as part of the State’s Cap-and-Invest program while furthering policy and statutory objectives and ensuring a successful program. This position will coordinate the design and development of key policies and guidance on EITEs and the auction and market program, which is a top priority of the agency, Legislature, and Governor’s Office.

Please Note: This is a project position that is funded until June, 2027. The Funding for this position has a high probability of being renewed for the next bi-annual budget.

Note: This position offers a career path and on-the-job training. This position allows you to progress through the Environmental Planner field and achieve the goal class of an Environmental Planner 5. Candidates will be considered at the Environmental Planner 4 and 5 levels, depending on their qualifications. For salary levels for each, please see the qualifications section.   

Tele-work options for this position: This position will be eligible for a tele-work schedule. Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in “other information.” Schedules are dependent upon position needs and is subject to change. 

Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled, with an initial screening date of January 23, 2023. In order to be considered for initial screening, please submit an application on or before January 22, 2023. The agency reserves the right to make an appointment any time after the initial screening date.

Salary: $75,120.00 - $98,592.00 Annually

Ecology employees may be eligible for the following: Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Vacation, Sick, and other Leave*, 11 Paid Holidays per year*, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver,  Long Term Disability & Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Programs, Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP),  Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), Employee Assistance Program, Commute Trip Reduction Incentives (Download PDF reader), Combined Fund Drive, SmartHealth *See the Benefits tab in this announcement for more information.

If you’re interested in applying, please follow this link: Cap-and-Invest Emissions-Intensive Trade-Exposed Industries (Environmental Planner 5) (In-Training)

Company: City of Bloomington

Job summary: The City of Bloomington is seeking a strategic leader to develop, coordinate, mentor, and guide the community outreach and engagement team through a collaborative approach to public participation on behalf of the City of Bloomington. The community engagement and outreach division builds and maintains effective relationships with residents and stakeholders and develops strategies to motivate and empower their participation and investment. This position is eligible for a hybrid work and requires occasional evening and weekend hours.

Closing date: 01/30/23

Link to the source: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/bloomingtonmn

About the job

Are you a creative, highly organized event planner? Do you believe in the importance of networking, skill building, and seeing impactful events come to life? Are you looking for an opportunity that allows you to work independently, yet collaboratively, in a work-from-home position?

IAP2 USA is currently looking for an engaged meeting/ event planner to coordinate IAP2’s 2023 North American Conference (NAC) in Seattle, WA, September 13 to 15, 2023.

Our ideal candidate is a creative, well-organized professional with an attention to detail. We are seeking a self-starter with a strong work ethic, extensive communication skills, and an ability to work under minimal supervision. Some evening and weekend work is required. 

Background:

The 12th Annual International Association for Public Participation’s (IAP2) North American Conference, September 13-15, will be an in-person conference that offers a unique opportunity to meet, communicate and collaborate with other P2 specialists and champions from across the USA and Canada. Our diverse community of professionals, citizens, academics, and decision-makers are committed to involving the public in decisions that affect them. Hybrid/ virtual options may also be included. The annual conference draws more than 300 attendees each year. 

Responsibilities:

Produce and implement all aspects of IAP2 USA 2023 North American Conference including:

• Manage and produce events/programs (includes pre-planning, oversight of logistics during conference, and post-conference follow-up)

• Manage vendor relations

• Marketing and communications (in coordination with IAP2 USA contract staff)

• Develop Event/Program framework and supporting materials

• Work with IAP2 contract staff to Implement income and expense administration and reporting

• Support 

• • task force/committees and meetings 

  • call for submissions and submission review

  • development of draft and final event programs

  • support event platform (in coordination with IAP2 USA contract staff)

• Post event communications

• Post event evaluation and reporting

Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum of associates degree

• Event management experience required

• Ability to self-motivate and work well independently

• A strong collaborative approach with a willingness to pitch in and help whenever the need arises

• Ability to multitask, be detail-oriented and have strong organizational and project management skills. 

• Excellent communication skills

• Flexibility, a high level of integrity, and an excellent work ethic

• Some evening and weekend work, and occasional travel is required

• The ability to work in a home-based, virtual environment with access to strong reliable internet

• Capacity to be flexible and work across time zones

• Proficient in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office and familiarity with data bases

All inquiries and applications will be held in strict confidence. Interested candidates should send their resume and letter of interest to Erin@iap2usa.org. Contract is a project rate of $25,000. 

The Event Planner is a contract position; the contractor is responsible for all tax obligations. The term of this contract is one event.

About the job

Are you passionate about continuing education, professional development, and training adults? Do you believe in the importance of citizen engagement? Are you looking for an opportunity that allows you to work independently, yet collaboratively, in a work-from-home position?

IAP2 USA is currently looking for an engaged individual to coordinate the organization’s training and professional development. 

Our ideal candidate is a creative, well-organized professional with an attention to detail. We are seeking a self-starter with a strong work ethic, extensive communication skills, and an ability to work under minimal supervision. Some evening and weekend work is required. 

Responsibilities and how you will contribute

• IAP2 USA Licensed training administration 

• • Coordinate licensed training course material (foundations courses) including transition to new licensed curriculum

  • tracking, certificates, evaluations, etc 

• Support Third-Party Training 

• Work with staff on building annual training calendar

• Maintain training calendar and spreadsheet

• Assist with trainer contacts and scheduling

• Provide online training support along with other staff

• Work with finance on attendee payments, refunds, questions

• Seek opportunities and respond to requests for Affiliate-hosted training

• Assist with database training information maintenance

• Assist with building out strategy implementation including Cost-Structure, pilots etc…

• Respond to inquiries from potential or registered participants

• Manage the annual training scholarship program

• Develop and update l policies and procedures regarding training and professional development. 

• Provide skills symposium or other training event support with executive manager and training committee

• Work with the marketing and communications team, to develop and implement communications and marketing in support of all training and professional development programs

• Staff support for the Professional Development and Training Committee 

• Webinar support as needed

• Conference support as needed

• Assist with production of Standard Operating Procedures and Procedure Manuals with assistance of other staff

• Other duties as needed and agreed upon with the Executive Director

Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum of associates degree.

• Ability to self-motivate and work well independently

• A strong collaborative approach with a willingness to pitch in and help whenever the need arises

• Excellent communication, skills

• Flexibility, a high level of integrity, and an excellent work ethic

• Some evening and weekend work, and occasional travel is required

• The ability to work in a home-based, virtual environment with access to strong reliable internet

• Capacity to be flexible and work across time zones

• Proficient in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office and familiarity with data bases

• Nonprofit experience a plus

• LMS familiarity a plus

All inquiries and applications will be held in strict confidence. Interested candidates should send their resume and letter of interest to Erin@iap2usa.org. Salary is $35 per hour. Maximum 60 hours per month.

The Training Coordinator is a contract position; the contractor is responsible for all tax obligations. The term of this contract is one year, renewable upon mutual agreement. 

POSITION: SENIOR ADVISOR, COMMUNITY & GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
JOB POSTING #1305
SAN DIEGO, (CA)

Why should you join our team?

Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. is an independent renewable energy producer with an extensive and growing portfolio of assets in Canada, the United States, France and Chile. The Corporation develops, acquires, owns and operates hydroelectric facilities, wind farms, solar farms and energy storage facilities. 

For more than 30 years, Innergex has believed in a world where abundant renewable energy promotes healthier communities and creates shared prosperity. We are convinced that generating power from renewable sources will lead the way to a better world. We remain committed to responsible growth that balances people, our planet, and prosperity. We believe in offering an engaging, inclusive and supportive work environment where each team member can thrive.

Your contribution!

Reporting to the Senior Director, Corporate Relations and Policy, the Sr. Advisor, Community & Government Relations will work closely with the project development, construction and operations and environment business units to support and ensure Innergex’s portfolio of projects are set up for success. This role will be focused on the Central and Eastern US, but may also be assigned to support projects and assets across the US.  

Who are we looking for!

Your excellent interpersonal and communication skills, your depth of community and indigenous relations experience, your issues management skillset, as well as your ability to work under pressure, in the context of evolving priorities will make you the ideal candidate.

Your day-to-day!

• Work with project teams to develop and lead the execution of community engagement strategies; 

• Manage engagement and consultation activities with local communities, state/local governments, Inidgenous governments and key stakeholders; 

• Coordinate with Development, Construction and Operations teams, manage day-to-day contact with key stakeholders and project partners;

• Attend local organization meetings;

• Liaise between Innergex and the general business community, labor groups and ENGOs, building positive and mutually beneficial relationships;

• Coordinate local government relations with the Government Relations team to appropriately align with state and federal government advocacy, as required;

• Maintain current knowledge of regulations, standards, ethics and best management practices pertaining to government, Indigenous and community relations;

• Work with the broader project teams to ensure the company is meeting all of its contractual and legal obligations with communities in development, during construction and throughout operations;

• Expertly navigate issue and risk management needs as they arise;

• Employ a skilled approach to working with any individuals and or groups who may raise opposition to project proposals and/or issues that arise during development, construction and/or operation

• Represent the company at community events; 

• Utilize local political contacts and relationships to affect change;

• Coordinate with Communications for press, and other external communications activities, as appropriate.

Your skills, our requirements!

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Political Science, Communications or equivalent;

• 7 - 10 years experience in a relevant field;

• Highly skilled at research planning and executing community engagement strategies;

• Experience with local government process and structure;

• Successful experience building relationships with grassroots organizations, community groups, Indigenous and business communities;

• Proven track record managing multi intertest stakeholders and opposition;

• Proven ability to translate technical and industry specific information to government, Indigenous and community groups;

• Experience in the Energy industry, is an asset;

• IAP2 training is an asset;

• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint);

• Proficient in English, both oral and written, French and/or Spanish is an asset.

Additional considerations!

• This position requires 25-30% travel to communities, with a focus on Central and Eastern US;

• A valid driver’s license in good standing is required.

Our benefits!

• Opportunity to contribute to building a better world;

• Competitive wages;

• Group benefits with 100% paid premiums (medical/dental/vision/extended health/401K /PTO);

• Career development opportunities;

• Ongoing training;

• Dynamic work environment;

• Work from home policy.

Innergex employees are offered competitive wages, group benefits, a dynamic work environment, and the opportunity to contribute to building a better world.

Innergex is an equal opportunity employer that values each person’s unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents. Innergex is committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment and bases all employment decisions on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. The key to our success as a global company is to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

Project Coordinator- Strategic Planning and Communications
Seattle, WA

https://careers-consoreng.icims.com/jobs/2268/project-coordinator--strategic-planning-and-communications/job

Applications due: 12/15/22

Are you an early to mid-level communications professional looking for a great place to expand your skills and experience? Consor’s Strategic Planning and Communications practice (formerly Barney & Worth) is an award-winning team providing strategic planning, public involvement, and communication services for public agencies and non-profit organizations. We work with our clients to provide meaningful and inclusive opportunities for people to get engaged in the decisions that affect and interest them. Our growing Seattle office is looking for a community-minded individual to help us build our practice and grow the list of clients in the Puget Sound region.

This position will support communications, outreach, and community engagement activities on water resources, transportation, environmental and infrastructure projects, primarily in Washington. The successful candidate will be a team player who has demonstrated experience working on multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while providing excellent client service. The most competitive candidates will also have some professional experience or educational background in public policy, facilitation, strategic planning, transportation, public utilities, or the environment. Most work will be performed out of the Seattle office, but occasional travel to Portland is anticipated. The position is flexible and allows for a mix of work from home, office, and hybrid options based in client and internal teaming needs.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Community Engagement

• Lead or help implement communications and engagement processes and efforts
• Connect with and engage diverse groups who have been historically underrepresented, underserved/under resourced, and disproportionately impacted, including people affected by racism, bias, poverty, people limited English proficiency.
• Support inclusive in-person, virtual, and digital engagement that educates, informs, collaborates with, and gathers input from the public.
• Plan, schedule, and implement community events, meetings, briefings, community advisory boards, pop-up tabling, canvassing, virtual forums and online open houses, partner/stakeholder interviews, and other activities.
• Create agendas, event plans, and staff prep sessions for outreach activities.
• Support recruiting and facilitating community advisory and sounding boards.

Research and Content Development

• Research, write, and edit content such as for fact sheets, newsletters, press releases, social media, and other materials.
• Research demographics, partners, and opportunities for reaching populations affected by changes to plans, policies, and programs.
• Edit technical information and use plain talk principles to write for public audiences
• Compile and summarize qualitative and quantitative community input for clients, decision-makers, and key internal and external partners.
• Prepare and edit PowerPoint presentations and meeting summaries

Collaboration, Teaming, and Project Management

• Create and update schedules and project calendars of outreach activities.
• Organize and implement projects using Teams, Zoom, SharePoint, Outlook, MS Project, or other planning, public engagement, and team collaboration tools.

Client and Partner Relations and Business Development

• Work with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Help develop proposals and responses to solicitations.
• Build relationships with community-based organizations, clients, and teaming partners.
• Contribute to establishing and maintaining best practices, client standards, and innovative strategies for communications, branding, and public involvement.
• Participate in client meetings and provide responsive and timely information and solutions to clients and teaming partners.

Desired Credentials

General guidelines (though not strict requirements) for qualified candidates based on duties, competencies, and responsibilities summarized in this announcement:

• 5+ years of experience managing or supporting communications efforts on similar projects, initiatives, or in comparable sectors or organizations (i.e., water and transportation infrastructure or other core public sector service area).
• Four-year degree in communications, environmental planning, marketing, political science, public policy, or other related field; or comparable professional experience in client service, communications, and community engagement for complex projects and initiatives.
• Excellent client, teaming partner, customer service, and people skills.
• The ability to process information, anticipate and triage needs, and collaborate in a fast-paced consulting environment and cross-functional team setting.
• Able to be self-directed and work independently when needed.
• Committed to modeling respectful and professional leadership in diverse, multi-cultural settings.
• A personal and professional commitment to equity and social justice.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Experience engaging historically underserved people or communities in decision making.
• Experience supporting business development efforts, including proposal writing.
• Superior written and oral communications skills for deliverables and duties identified in this job notice.
• Excellent attention to detail and with experience proofing and reviewing draft materials to publish-ready standards.
• Demonstrated research and data analysis skill, with the ability to synthesize, review and present quantitative and qualitative data in easy-to-understand formats.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
• Previous consulting experience preferred but not required.

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Consor is a North American water and transportation infrastructure consulting firm focused on going above, below, and beyond the surface to move people and communities forward. Our diverse teams tackle tough challenges to create inspiring communities together.

We are deeply committed to investing in our people—together we are stronger, more innovative, and able to fulfill a vision that makes a true difference. We offer a competitive pay structure and comprehensive benefits package including 401(k); a company-paid employee assistance program; generous PTO; medical, dental, and vision benefits; and paid life and disability insurance. While we count on our teammates to work hard, we also trust each other with the flexibility to prioritize ourselves, care for our families, and live life outside of work.

Our core values define our culture and the key behaviors we strive to exhibit everyday: Collaboration – every drop makes an impact: when we intentionally listen to a wide range of ideas and views, better solutions are created; Integrity – taking care of each other unites us: we build trust from individual acts, every day and in everything we do; and Grit – determination drives us forward: regardless of title, we roll up our sleeves to get the job done well.

People choose Consor because they know they’ll get a better experience—and be better for the experience—whether they’re a teammate, a client, or an external partner. If this sounds like a place you could see yourself shining, apply today and let’s make an impact together!

Diversity Statement (EEO)

Consor is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We provide equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and similar laws in the states in which we have employees. If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, please contact Human Resources at 888-451-6822. Persons with hearing and speech impairments may contact Consor by using the Virginia Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). Call 711 for TTY/TDD.