Public Involvement Specialist

Public Involvement Specialist

Location: Akron, OH

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 13 months
• Pay Rate: $26.00–$29.00 / Hour (USD)
• Travel Requirements: Up to 25% travel within OH; valid driver's license required
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

The Public Involvement Specialist will conduct communication and public outreach services for a suite of electrical upgrades supporting renewable energy development in New Jersey. This includes developing and implementing programmatic and project communication strategies and developing communication and public outreach plans to make our clients successful.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordination of communication and public involvement activities on multi-year permitting, siting and construction projects.
• Develop project communication strategies and developing communication and public outreach plans.
• Interact with various stakeholders affected by project construction activities, managing project commitments to the public and act as the liaison between project managers, contractors, and the public.
• Provide service to the client by being available for issue resolution, providing information updates and promoting a positive public image.
• Implement strategic outreach plans and processes. Elements of these plans could include the development of newsletters and fact sheets, website content, telephone information lines, news releases, public meetings, open houses, comment forms, mailing lists, and response to public inquiries.
• Assist with materials development, event logistics, attending and participating in public meetings, logging inquiries on public information hotlines, and data management.
• Provide graphic support for promotional initiatives.
• Run and distribute reports in a Stakeholder Management System.
• Organize and manage project information files and coordinate the interchange of project outreach information to project managers and clients.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be proficient in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Basic analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to understand technical information and communicate that information to the public.
• Ability to manage priorities and schedules.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Valid driver's license required. In addition, must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.

Preferred Skills

• Prior internship or related experience a plus.
• Design/presentation software experience a plus.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in public relations, communications, environmental studies, or related field from an accredited program required.

Required Experience

• 3 to 10 years of professional experience.

Important Notes

• Selected candidate must pass the required drug screen and background check (including DMV/MVR check) AND must clear the client background check prior to starting. The background check process takes approximately 4–6 weeks to complete (for example, if a candidate is offered a role May 15th, the candidate might not start until June 15th to June 29th).
• Driving is required for this role (MVR check required).

About the Client

This client is a leading infrastructure engineering and utilities organization focused on grid distribution and transmission & distribution (T&D) infrastructure, serving communities across the region. With large-scale, multi-million dollar project portfolios and a commitment to renewable energy development, the organization employs project managers, engineers, communications specialists, and supply chain professionals who collaborate across complex, multi-year infrastructure initiatives.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

Job Number: 26-05376