Public Outreach Specialist II

Vanir is a proud minority- and woman-owned company, recognized as a national leader in program, project and construction management (PMCM) and real estate development. Since 1964, we have consistently exceeded client expectations. Ranked as a top PMCM firm by Engineering News-Record (ENR) for more than three decades, our award-winning team provides a full range of services to public and private sector clients in the aviation; healthcare; education (K-12 and higher); justice and essential services; science and technology; state and local government; transportation; water and wastewater; energy; and commercial, residential and nonprofit markets.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Monitors and reports on issues, complaints, and project activities.
• Provides strategic communications support.
• Executes the stakeholder engagement plan.
• Identifies and strategizes solutions for key and contentious issues.
• Drafts presentation materials including PowerPoint presentations and briefing materials.
• Drafts and reviews notifications such as Traffic Advisories, Construction Notices, and Press Releases.
• Supports website content management, ensuring timely updates and document uploads (e.g., traffic
  advisories, announcements, FAQ sheets, meeting information, schedules).
• Supports social media content development including messaging, captions, graphics.
• Develops and disseminates Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and Fact Sheet documents.
• Coordinates media events, press tours, and milestone celebrations.
• Facilitates dissemination of communications to both internal and external audiences.
• Collaborates with contractors to implement communication protocols.
• Coordinates project related community engagement initiatives.
• Maintains comprehensive records of all public communications.
• Coordinates and organizes public outreach events (i.e. Open Houses, Workshops, Public Hearings,
  etc.).
• Assists team in further identifying and connecting with local business and community
  stakeholders, and general public.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in
  communications, planning, journalism, marketing, or any related field.
• 10 years or more relevant experience.
  
• Strong written, visual, and verbal communication.
  
• Able to manage multiple tasks in fast-paced settings.
  
• Experienced with diverse communities, agencies, and media.
  
• Knowledgeable about public project phases and communications.
  
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
  
• Comfortable operating in a team-oriented, collaborative work environment.
  
• Produce accurate and timely results while maintaining a customer service attitude.
  
• Demonstrated success on the job, as evidenced by satisfactory performance reviews, acceptance of
  responsibility and growth in previous positions.
  
• Experience in a construction office is necessary.
• Skilled in digital tools (CMS, email marketing, social media, MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite).
  
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and InDesign.
  
• Microsoft systems including Excel, Word, Power Point, Teams and Outlook.
  
• Benchmark - general email marketing system used to send out public advisories.
  
• Drupal - web content management system
• Relevant Professional Licensure & Certifications are preferred.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including education, qualifications, experience, and geographic location. The Salary range for this position is $125,000 - $134,000.

Benefits

Vanir offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that includes 401(k) Savings with employer matching contributions, medical, dental, vision, health savings account (HSA) with employer contributions, life, AD&D and disability benefits, flexible spending account (FSA), voluntary benefits, Teladoc, pet insurance, paid time off, national employee assistance program (EAP) and employee referral program.

If you're interested in working for Vanir please visit our website to learn more and to apply online at www.vanir.com.

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Contact Email: careers@vanir.com

Persons with medical limitations may, with reasonable accommodations, be capable of performing the duties of this position. Such a determination must be made on an individual basis considering the person's limitations, the requirements of the position, and the company's ability to make reasonable accommodations to the person's limitations.

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