About You- A bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Urban Planning, or a related field, with a master's degree considered a plus
- A minimum of seven years of experience in public outreach, community engagement, public affairs, or a related discipline, preferably within the engineering, transportation, or infrastructure sectors
- A proven track record of designing and leading successful public engagement initiatives and supporting behavior-change campaigns across multiple channels
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences
- Strong proficiency with digital engagement tools, social media strategy, and analytics
- Experience facilitating discussions, resolving conflicts, and managing sensitive community concerns
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Flexibility to work outside regular business hours, including evenings and weekends, based on project needs
About the RoleAs a
Senior Public Outreach Coordinator, you will:
- Lead the development and implementation of public engagement structures and strategies for a variety of transportation, infrastructure, and development projects, including public education and engagement efforts
- Provide strategic counsel to internal teams, clients, and partners on public communication best practices and risk mitigation strategies to enhance collaboration
- Oversee the design and facilitation of community outreach initiatives, including public meetings, open houses, pop-up events, and digital engagement activities
- Direct the creation of high-impact communication materials, including presentations, media kits, newsletters, flyers, websites, and multimedia content
- Develop fact sheets, talking points, media responses, op-eds, and other materials to support client and project team communications
- Develop and manage content strategies for social media and digital platforms to promote projects and increase public awareness, incorporating behavior-change research into campaign planning and implementation
- Serve as the senior liaison for education-focused projects and pilot programs, coordinating among project teams, community stakeholders, and agency partners to ensure clear, transparent, and responsive communication
- Analyze engagement data and public feedback to refine outreach methods and improve future initiatives
- Mentor junior staff and provide guidance on outreach planning, content development, and stakeholder engagement techniques
- Represent Gresham Smith at high-level stakeholder meetings, public forums, and industry events
Your work will directly contribute to shaping environments where people live, work, and thrive, all while growing your career within a supportive, people-first culture.
Join UsIf you're excited to bring your talents to a collaborative, people-first environment where you can make an impact while growing your career, we'd love to hear from you.
Here's what you can expect:Professional Growth: In-house Learning, Tuition Reimbursement, Licensure Support, Professional Organization Engagement.
Culture that Cares: 93% of employees say they feel cared for, and 96% are confident in our future success.
Competitive Benefits:- Flexible Schedules & Generous PTO
- Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness Programs)
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Short- & Long-term Disability, Paid Life & AD&D
- Supplemental, Critical Care, Pet, Legal & ID Theft Insurance
- Family Planning and Parental Leave
- Mass/Public Transit Program
- Telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program
