Communications Specialist

Job Description Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive! Step into Your New Role Take Your Career to the Next Level Kleinfelder Construction Services is seeking a full-time Communications Specialist to join our Public Relations team in our Riverside, CA office. The Communications Specialist is an entry-level position that will support our team of talented public outreach professionals and creatives with a variety of tasks related to the implementation of public engagement, marketing, and communication plans. This is a hybrid position requiring two days per week in the office. Please note that this schedule may change based on business, team, and client needs. Work will revolve around community outreach, marketing campaigns and digital engagement – supporting various clients, including public and transportation agencies, cities, water districts, economic development agencies and more. Our ideal candidate loves a good challenge and creative problem‑solving, is passionate about telling compelling and meaningful stories, and thrives in a team setting. Job Duties Collaborate with our team of public outreach specialists and graphic designers in the implementation of Public Relations (PR) programs and outreach plans for various clients. Develop engaging and forward-thinking content for social media, videos, websites, flyers, presentations, e-blasts, and other materials. Plan, develop content and implement social media campaigns, including tracking metrics and analytics. Coordinate with creative and design team for development and production of assets for print and digital collateral. Organize and support various special events, groundbreaking and grand opening ceremonies. Develop outreach initiatives for different projects; assist with planning, coordinating, and implementing public outreach and community outreach activities. Plan public meetings and workshops, manage logistics and provide materials and communications support. Support client programs and initiatives by establishing, developing, and maintaining contact with community-based organizations and other special interest groups. Reply to inquiries from the public and resolve concerns on behalf of the client. Perform client-related research, stakeholder database maintenance and social media tracking. General office administration tasks. Assist with preparing, developing, and producing marketing proposals in response to Request for Proposals (RFP). Handle multiple projects at once. Meet tight deadlines and be flexible to switch directions, as needed. May be required to work occasional nights, weekends, holidays and/or compensated extended hours. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements 1 to 3 years of experience in marketing, public relations, or community outreach. Associate’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of experience and education. Familiarity and experience with social media content development, advertising and targeting a plus. Requires ability to work on multiple projects under tight deadlines. Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills. Ability to gather and interpret complex and/or technical information with guidance. Ability to maintain a hybrid schedule and flexibility to attend occasional evening or weekend events as required. Team Fit and Character Expectations You are a creative, outside the box person. You are comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-intensity environment. You have the confidence to take initiative and problem solve. You value collaboration, communication and transparency with your colleagues and are a positive team player. You are detail-oriented, organized, and can manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining accuracy. You would describe yourself as a reliable, consistent professional with a good work ethic. You are inquisitive, adaptable, and open to new ways of doing things. You understand that design is a practical art and can take feedback on your work without taking it personally and are able to use that feedback to improve your projects. Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check. Benefits Kleinfelder and its subsidiaries and affiliates offer an excellent compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays. The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the California Pay Transparency Law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. Hourly range: $21.09 - $35.22. Career Development We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program. Equal Opportunity Kleinfelder and its subsidiaries and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules). #J-18808-Ljbffr Kleinfelder