Job Details
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
In the role of Strategic Communications Coordinator, we'll count on you to:
Organize project workflow and client deliverables.
Schedule stakeholder and client meetings.
Respond to public comment emails and answer project hotline calls from the public.
Take notes at meetings, develop meeting notes and organize meeting action items.
Conduct in-person canvassing in project areas to distribute flyers and answer questions from residents and businesses affected by projects.
Assist with the development and implementation of communications plans and materials.
Plan events for public meetings, hearings, open houses, focus groups, workshops, advisory committees and other stakeholder meetings.
Assist in developing public notices, monitor/track media coverage for project documentation, develop project reportings.
Manage comment database including distribution list, logging sign-in sheets, comment coding, comment response and reporting.
Research industry trends, stakeholders, regulatory requirements, etc., for client projects.
Manage web-based project management tools (Adobe, SharePoint, Google Sites, PublicInput, Contact Logs, etc.).
Assist in development of project-specific outreach tools, including websites, databases, e-newsletters and schedules, web-based social media.
Document outreach activities including activity tracking and reporting.
Assist with stakeholder coordination and conflict resolution (in-person visits, phone calls, email).
Perform other duties as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree.
2+ years relevant experience.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
Experience using social networking/social media programs.
High emotional intelligence and a customer-service attitude to support positive, on-point interactions with the public and clients in person, on the phone and via email.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- A minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Service- and client-oriented personality with the ability to handle multiple assignments at a time and meet set deadlines
- Self-starter who can work well independently or in a team environment
- Experience using social networking/social media programs
- Attention to detail
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
What We BelieveHDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our CommitmentAs employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.