Community Engagement Specialist II

Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc Business Line: Transportation Work Location Model: Hybrid Primary Location: US - Saint Louis, MO - 100 N Broadwa Compensation: USD 65,000 - USD 95,000 - yearly Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Job Description AECOM's West Region Strategic Communications Group is looking for a Community Engagement Specialist II to assist on public involvement and community outreach projects. This will be a hybrid position based in St. Louis, MO. Job Responsibilities Engages and informs stakeholders, communities, and residents on public or private projects in-person and/or virtually, or through written materials. Collaborates with Project Managers on strategies, best practices, and potential risks associated with engaging stakeholders for input on projects. Contributes to the development of communications strategies and delivery plans. Develops themes, core messages and collateral for multiple audiences and stakeholders, including digital users, the media, local communities, statutory bodies, technical groups, and elected representatives. Identifies and maps key stakeholders and social profiles for client projects. Implements engagement strategy and communications plans, including meeting organization and facilitation. Oversees logistics for public events and meetings as well as evaluating and selecting venues and vendors. Develops presentations for meetings with various stakeholders within a client’s brand guidelines. Provides acute attention to detail in the development and tracking of stakeholder and public communications. Manages stakeholder and community feedback and monitors communications channels. Drafts content for e-newsletters, surveys, stakeholder communication, fact sheet and exhibit content, and other materials as needed for QC review by the Project Manager. Coordinates with other AECOM staff to prepare graphic displays and layouts for public information. Prepares summary reports for documentation of stakeholder meetings and public events, to include analyzing public feedback and writing up engagement findings. Communicates with clients, as needed. Exercises sound judgment when communicating with internal and/or external clients or customers. Works on community engagement and communication activities and campaigns with little supervision and within budget. Other tasks as directed by the client directly and/or Project Manager to support public involvement during the planning and construction phases for projects underway in the community. Qualifications BA/BS + 2 YORE or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in communications with 2 + years of Public Relations and/or Community Engagement experience. Experience working in or supporting the transportation engineering/construction industry. Experience with or enthusiasm for learning new tools that enhance virtual collaboration and communication with stakeholders and the public for surveys, focus groups, websites, social media, etc. Familiarity with the Adobe suite of tools and ability to assist in the preparation of graphics and layouts when needed. Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively work with various departments and levels within company. Intermediate skills with Microsoft Applications such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Additional Information No relocation offered with this opportunity. Sponsorship is not offered for this position now or in the future About AECOM AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #J-18808-Ljbffr AECO