Senior Communications Coordinator

About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

Primary Responsibilities

The Strategic Communications Senior Coordinator will develop, execute, and manage communication and outreach activities on a variety of infrastructure projects. Applying candidates should have a deep knowledge of public involvement, public relations, and community engagement, as well as a natural ability to listen, develop unique strategies, and lead production teams.

This is a person who is passionate about community engagement, loves to collaborate and has a habit of thinking outside the box as a member of a high-performing team.

In the role of Senior Communications Coordinator, we'll count on you to:

• Assist with client management and leads in the development and implementation of outreach, communication, and public relations plans.
• Lead production/planning teams, concept development, write, edit and coordinate graphic materials.
• Coordinate, organize, manage, and facilitate formal and informal public meetings, hearings, open houses, focus groups, workshops, advisory committees, and other stakeholder meetings.
• Coordinate project-related data gathering, along with political analysis and monitoring, which may include assisting or leading the development and management of political outreach strategies.
• Monitor, track, and document project-related news coverage and identify industry trends.
• Develop and maintain interested-party relationship management tools designed to further project objectives. Analyze data for inclusion in project databases, and manage external service providers including court reporters, videographers, acoustical consultants, and sub-consultants.
• Research industry news coverage and industry trends for client projects
• Perform other duties as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's in a closely related field or combination of education and relevant experience.
• 5 years of related experience in media coordination, public engagement, and communications, including developing public notices and press releases.
• Experience leading social media campaignand digital engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage projects from conception to completion.
• Interest and awareness of public policy and/or infrastructure-related terminology and the foundational concepts related to infrastructure planning and construction.
• Service- and client-oriented personality with the ability to handle multiple assignments at a time, along with setting and meeting deadlines while maintaining high standards.
• Self-starter who can work well independently or in a team environment.
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel.
• Working knowledge of local, state, and federal requirements for public involvement.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant in our employee-owned culture is a must.

Preferred Qualifications

• achelor's degree preferred
• Media relations and/or external relations experience desire

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.

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