Strategic Communications Specialist Ii

Job Description
AECOM'sWest Region Strategic Communications Group is looking for a Strategic Communications Specialist II to assist in public involvement and community engagement on major transportation projects in the planning, design and construction phases for clients. This role will be a hybrid position including a combination of both remote and in-office scheduling based in Dallas, TX, Forth Worth, TX or San Antonio, TX.
Job Responsibilities:
Collaborating with Project Managers on strategies, best practices, and potential risks associated with engaging stakeholders for input on projects.
Communicating with clients, as needed.
Preparing documents and materials for use in communications.
Leading and/or assisting with implementation of stakeholder engagement and communication strategies, including meeting organization and facilitation.
Coordinating with other AECOM staff to prepare graphic displays and layouts for public information.
Engaging and informing stakeholders, communities, and residents on public or private projects in-person and/or virtually, or through written materials.
Exercising sound judgment when communicating with internal and/or external clients or customers.
Oversee logistics for public events and meetings as well as evaluating and selecting venues and vendors.
Develop presentations for meetings with various stakeholders within a client’s brand guidelines.
Provide acute attention to detail in the development and tracking of stakeholder communications.
Experience with or enthusiasm for learning new tools that enhance virtual collaboration and communication with stakeholders and the public for surveys, websites, social media, etc.
Drafting content for e-newsletters, stakeholder communication, fact sheet and exhibit content, and other materials as needed for QC review by the Project Manager.
Preparation and summary support for documentation of stakeholder meetings and public events.
Other tasks as directed by the client directly and/or Project Manager to support public involvement during the planning and construction phases for projects underway in the community.