Principal Consultant, Strategic Communications and Stakeholder Engagement

The ERM International Group Limited • $121K — $150K *

Cleveland, OH 44130In-Person

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5 - 7 years of experience

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Qualifications

6-8+ years of experience in public affairs, PR, communications, or related field (consulting or agency preferred)
Proven experience managing projects, client relationships, budgets, and teams
Strong facilitation and presentation skills across diverse audiences
Expertise in stakeholder engagement, public consultation programs, and communications strategy
Exceptional writing and editing skills (AP style proficiency preferred)
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Willingness and ability to travel

Responsibilities

Lead strategic communications and stakeholder engagement initiatives from planning through execution
Manage client relationships, project teams, budgets, and timelines
Design and implement public consultation programs (in-person and virtual)
Develop integrated communication materials (fact sheets, websites, newsletters, reports, etc.)
Drive media relations strategy and execution
Analyze stakeholder insights and trends to inform client strategies
Facilitate meetings, workshops, and community engagement events
Oversee social risk assessments tied to capital projects, M&A, and permitting efforts
Collaborate across teams to deliver innovative, technology-enabled communication solutions
Support business development through proposals, networking, and industry engagement
Coordinate subcontractors and internal resources to ensure seamless project delivery

Benefits

Paid time off (vacation, sick, and floating holidays)
Parental leave
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
401(k) and other applicable employee benefits

Full Job Description

As aPrincipalConsultant, Strategic Communications and Stakeholder Engagement,youllguide complex stakeholder engagement and communications strategies that directly influence clientssociallicensetooperateacross diverse industries and geographies. We are looking for individuals based in theColumbus, Ohioarea.

What Your Impact Is:

Lead end-to-end delivery of strategic communications and stakeholder engagement programs
Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, shaping strategy on high-visibility projects
Drive cross-functional collaboration to deliver integrated, results-focused solutions
Influence business growth through client development, marketing initiatives, and proposal leadership
Champion innovative,equitablecommunications strategies that reflect diverse stakeholder needs

What You'll Bring:

Required

6-8+ years of experience in public affairs, PR, communications, or related field (consulting or agency preferred)
Proven experience managing projects, client relationships, budgets, and teams
Strong facilitation and presentation skills across diverse audiences
Expertisein stakeholder engagement, public consultation programs, and communications strategy
Exceptional writing and editing skills (AP styleproficiencypreferred)
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Willingness and ability to travel

Preferred

8+ years of relevant experience
Background in energy, environmental, or infrastructure sectors
Experience with social risk analysis, monitoring, and reporting
Media relations and crisis communications experience
Exposure to Environmental Justice initiatives
Bachelors degree in communications, public affairs, journalism, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Key Responsibilities:

Lead strategic communications and stakeholder engagement initiatives from planning through execution
Manage client relationships, project teams, budgets, and timelines
Design and implement public consultation programs (in-person and virtual)
Develop integrated communication materials (fact sheets, websites, newsletters, reports, etc.)
Drive media relations strategy and execution
Analyze stakeholder insights and trends to inform client strategies
Facilitate meetings, workshops, and community engagement events
Oversee social risk assessments tied to capital projects, M&A, andpermittingefforts
Collaborate across teams to deliver innovative, technology-enabled communication solutions
Support business development through proposals, networking, and industry engagement
Coordinate subcontractors and internal resources to ensure seamless project delivery

For thePrincipal Consultant, Strategic Communications and Stakeholder Engagement position, theanticipatedannual base pay is$121,500 60,800 (USD). Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range. This role may be eligible for bonus pay subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures (casual and fixed term/flex force employees arenot bonuseligible).

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off (vacation, sick, and floating holidays), parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k), and other applicable benefits to eligible employees.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter.

ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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