Community Outreach Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

About Holt Communications, Inc.

Holt Communications, Inc. is a community engagement and public information firm specializing in connecting government agencies with the communities they serve. We support infrastructure projects, including roadway, transportation, and transit initiatives, by delivering effective public outreach and strategic communication.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Community Outreach Specialist to lead communications and public engagement efforts for transportation projects that are under construction. This role involves developing and executing public relations strategies, fostering relationships with community stakeholders, and ensuring that communications are effective. The ideal candidate has minimum of one year of experience in communications for a government agency.

Key Responsibilities

Community Engagement & Outreach Strategy:

• Coordinate with CEI, contractors, and public agencies to deliver accurate project updates.
• Identify and engage key stakeholders, including residents, business owners, community leaders.
• Social media content creation.
• Organize and facilitate public meetings and pop-up events to inform and gather feedback from the community.
• Monitor public sentiment and concerns.

Public Communications & Messaging:

• Develop outreach materials, including fact sheets, flyers and presentations.
• Collaborate with the communications team to create social media posts, email campaigns, and website updates.
• Serve as a key point of contact for public inquiries, addressing concerns professionally and proactively.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• 1+ year of experience in public information preferred.
• Understanding of MOT (Maintenance of Traffic) public notification requirements.
• Experience working on CEI teams or with Design-Build projects.
• Experience developing and executing Community Awareness Plans (CAPs).
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and adapt to evolving community needs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with social media platforms and design tools (Canva, Adobe Suite, etc.).

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Vision insurance