Managing Consultant, Strategic Communications and Stakeholder Engagement
$92.93k - $116.44kEnvironmental Resources Management
- # Managing Consultant, Strategic Communications and Stakeholder EngagementApplylocations: Cleveland, Ohio: Columbus, Ohiotime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdaytime left to apply: End Date: August 31, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: R00030824At **ERM**, effective communication isn’t just messaging, it’s how projects earn trust, secure approvals, and sustain long-term success. As a **Managing Consultant, Strategic Communications and Stakeholder Engagement**, you’ll guide complex stakeholder engagement and communications strategies that directly influence clients’ social license to operate across diverse industries and geographies. We are looking for individuals based in the **Columbus, Ohio** area.**What Your Impact Is:*** Lead end-to-end delivery of strategic communications and stakeholder engagement programs* Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, shaping strategy on high-visibility projects* Drive cross-functional collaboration to deliver integrated, results-focused solutions* Influence business growth through client development, marketing initiatives, and proposal leadership* Champion innovative, equitable communications strategies that reflect diverse stakeholder needs**What You'll Bring:****Required*** 4–6+ years of experience in public affairs, PR, communications, or related field (consulting or agency preferred)* Proven experience managing projects, client relationships, budgets, and teams* Strong facilitation and presentation skills across diverse audiences* Expertise in stakeholder engagement, public consultation programs, and communications strategy* Exceptional writing and editing skills (AP style proficiency preferred)* Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment* Willingness and ability to travel**Preferred*** 8+ years of relevant experience* Background in energy, environmental, or infrastructure sectors* Experience with social risk analysis, monitoring, and reporting* Media relations and crisis communications experience* Exposure to Environmental Justice initiatives* Bachelor’s degree in communications, public affairs, journalism, or related field (or equivalent experience)**Key Responsibilities:*** Lead strategic communications and stakeholder engagement initiatives from planning through execution* Manage client relationships, project teams, budgets, and timelines* Design and implement public consultation programs (in-person and virtual)* Develop integrated communication materials (fact sheets, websites, newsletters, reports, etc.)* Drive media relations strategy and execution* Analyze stakeholder insights and trends to inform client strategies* Facilitate meetings, workshops, and community engagement events* Oversee social risk assessments tied to capital projects, M&A, and permitting efforts* Collaborate across teams to deliver innovative, technology-enabled communication solutions* Support business development through proposals, networking, and industry engagement* Coordinate subcontractors and internal resources to ensure seamless project deliveryFor the **Managing Consultant, Strategic Communications and Stakeholder Engagement** position, the anticipated annual base pay is **$92,930–$116,441 (USD)**. Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range. This role may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible).We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits to eligible employees.**Note**: Bonuses, commissions, and other forms of additional compensation are not guaranteed and subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures. **Who We Are:** As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations. At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.Please submit your resume and brief cover letter.ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.Thank you for your interest in ERM!
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