Communications Coordinator

About the Role We are looking for a Communications Coordinator to support infrastructure projects as part of an industry‑leading team. The role involves developing and executing internal and external communications plans, event management, media relations, and stakeholder outreach. Responsibilities Assist with development and implementation of internal and external communications plans including target audience strategy, media relations and tracking, collateral material, social media content, and overall activity scheduling. Assist with event planning and management, outreach strategy, and materials development for public meetings, hearings, open houses, focus groups, workshops, advisory committees, and other stakeholder meetings. Draft written deliverables such as press releases, articles, blog posts, and other communications materials. Develop and disseminate public notices and press releases; monitor/track media for project documentation; produce media wrap‑up reports for project‑specific coverage (television, print, radio). Assist with and manage comment databases, distribution lists, and sign‑in sheets; code and report on comments. Research industry trends, stakeholders, and regulatory requirements for client projects. Develop project‑specific outreach tools including websites, databases, e‑newsletters, and social media content. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to develop messaging, generate graphic design deliverables, and ensure consistency across all channels. Document all outreach activities and maintain activity tracking and reporting. Assist with stakeholder coordination and conflict resolution via in‑person visits, phone calls, or email. Perform other duties as needed. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public policy (e.g., urban, environmental, disaster resilience), or similar. Previous consulting and/or creative agency experience. Technical writing skills or ability to distill complex information for diverse audiences. Experience using social media platforms and implementing social media campaigns. Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign and Illustrator). Familiarity with Content Management Systems. Experience communicating with or on behalf of government agencies or municipalities (beneficial). Team orientation, ability to coordinate and delegate tasks to team members. Willingness to travel within Louisiana and Mississippi. Service‑ and client‑oriented personality with ability to handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines. Required Qualifications Minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational skills. Service‑ and client‑oriented personality with ability to handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines. Self‑starter who can work well independently or within a team environment. Experience using social networking/social media programs. Attention to detail. Commitment to active participation in an employee‑owned culture. Location United States - Louisiana, Metairie. Also based in United States - Mississippi, Flowood. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest, and conviction records. #J-18808-Ljbffr HDR