Public Engagement and Communications Specialist

HNTB

Public Engagement Specialist educating stakeholders on infrastructure projects. Developing communication strategies and outreach plans in a growing employee-owned firm.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeKansas City • Kansas, Montana • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing communication and outreach strategies, with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement and public education. Proficient in creating outreach materials and managing logistics for public events while ensuring compliance with federal regulatory requirements.

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Bachelor's Degree in Political ScienceCommunication Strategy DevelopmentAdobe Creative Suite ProficiencyPublic Outreach Logistics ManagementStakeholder Database Maintenance

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Hard Skills

Communication StrategyData CollectionFact CheckingSpeech DraftingPresentation DesignSocial Media MonitoringGraphic Design SkillsEvent ManagementResearch SkillsKPI Reporting

Soft Skills

Client InteractionCollaborationPublic SpeakingOrganizational SkillsAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Adobe PhotoshopAdobe InDesignAdobe InCopyMicrosoft PowerPointStakeholder Database

Industry Keywords

Public OutreachEnvironmental Impact EvaluationsCommunity EngagementPublic Involvement MeetingsMedia Communication

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develops and assists with the implementation of communication and outreach strategies to educate the public and stakeholders on infrastructure projects
Conducts routine investigations and collects data needed for effective communications strategies and/or to fulfill federal regulatory outreach requirements, including environmental impact evaluations if applicable
Prepares and coordinates dissemination of outreach materials, facts and information on project messaging to stakeholders according to the public outreach plan including external agencies, associations, and news organizations using print, periodicals, radio, social and/or visual communication media
Tracks and maintains routine records and reports related to public involvement meetings, public hearings and outreach events
Drafts speeches, create and design presentation materials, and/or compose correspondence for use in mailings, meetings, or other public consumption
Responsible for initial fact checking for reports, articles, and other publications
Reports key performance indicators (KPIs) to indicate a campaign's milestones
Helps coordinate community meetings, public forums, working groups and other public meetings including scheduling, determining location, advertising, and ensuring proper setup/tear down and relevant collateral materials according to client expectation and project goals and budget
May interact with clients to coordinate implementation of communication and outreach programs
Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Marketing, Communications, English, Journalism or related field and 3 years of relevant experience, or In lieu of education, 7 years of relevant experience
Assisting with social media (e.g., monitoring social media, assisting with strategy and content development) with guidance from more experienced staff
Developing materials and documents using Adobe (e.g., Photoshop, InDesign, InCopy) and Microsoft products
Proficient with PowerPoint formatting, consistency, and editing templates
Maintaining and updating stakeholder database by reviewing and fact-checking to ensure edits have been made
Researching with guidance from senior staff
Supporting the logistics of the public outreach plan (e. g. venue coordination, logistics, generating materials, and staffing), developing materials checklist, and providing oversight for event management
Interacting with clients, the public, internal partners, and others
Using basic graphic design skills and following existing style guides with guidance from more-senior staff
Giving direction about complex visuals/materials to Graphic Designers

Benefits

Comp & perks

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