Associate Consultant, Communications Advisory Services Specialist
WSP
4 days ago
Full-time
On-site
Portland
THIS OPPORTUNITY
WSP is currently initiating a search for a full-time Associate Consultant,
Communications Advisory Services Specialist for our Portland, OR or Vancouver,
WA offices.
Join our Communications Advisory Services Team and be a part of a growing
organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.
At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our
future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to
build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our
reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!
The position will support and offer guidance to WSP projects and clients in
public involvement, outreach and communications. The position is part of WSP’s
National Communications Advisory Services Practice. This is an exciting
opportunity to join our national team of talented communications and public
outreach/public information professionals.
YOUR IMPACT
* Serve as a liaison between projects and the community
* Implement effective public outreach strategies for high profile
transportation projects as needed
* Take initiative and ownership of public involvement tasks to solicit feedback
and input from the public
* Develop strategic messages that educate the community on the purpose, need,
benefits and perceived impacts of projects and programs
* Coordinate and participate in public meetings and community events with
various neighborhood groups or other stakeholders as assigned
* Be responsive to public inquiries and escalated stakeholder issues
* Implement strategic social media outreach plans including the research,
writing and vetting of various posts (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram etc.)
* Research and write content for a variety of communication channels, including
website, social media, talking points, presentations, marketing materials and
media notifications
* Monitor, archive and escalate media coverage of project issues
* Research and develop responses to a variety of media requests in a timely
manner
* Analyze the effectiveness of outreach campaigns, including website and social
media content
* Manage a community outreach database and pull regular reports
* Collaborate with creative services such as graphic design, website
development, video, and photography
* Work closely with project teams and clients on communications alignment with
agency priorities and program messaging
* Attend external project, agency, and community meetings to provide public
involvement updates and identify public involvement issues
* Identify opportunities for community and professional involvement for the
project team
* Interact in a clear and concise manner with a variety of diverse audiences
* Perform other duties as assigned or required by WSP USA Inc. and our clients
WHO YOU ARE
Required Qualifications
* Bachelor's Degree in Communications/Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism,
English, or equivalent experience in a related field
* 1-3 years of communications experience in a technical industry or related
field
* Ability to work occasional events on nights and weekends as needed
* Outstanding oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
* Superior organizational, time management and creative skills
* Proven experience writing content for website, social media, and media
notifications
* Ability to understand and translate complex, technical information into
easy-to-understand content for public consumption
* High attention to detail; proofreading skills
* Deadline driven with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
* Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and
PowerPoint
* Ability to work effectively with teams and demonstrate initiative to lead
tasks
* Ability to work well with the public and interact effectively with all
organizational levels, including senior management
Preferred Qualifications
* Communications/public involvement experience with infrastructure or
transportation
* Work experience in public information and communication for transportation,
design or construction projects
* Proven experience using social media for outreach campaigns
* Proficiency with Spanish or other languages
* Familiarity with Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or similar graphic design
tools
* Experience and/or comfort with public speaking
WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and
financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include
coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement
savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental
leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance
at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation:
Expected Salary (all locations): $53,000 - $72,930
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith
believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful
applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to
internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to
ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits
and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s
sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
#LI-TH1
About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading
engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local
communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors
and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in
the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more
than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our
clients to help communities prosper.
www.wsp.com [https://www.wsp.com/]
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs.
Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical,
dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing
health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their
careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be
essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to
get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National
Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or
other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring
document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has
expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at
hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or
other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the
right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation
will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing
service.
WSP is currently initiating a search for a full-time Associate Consultant,
Communications Advisory Services Specialist for our Portland, OR or Vancouver,
WA offices.
Join our Communications Advisory Services Team and be a part of a growing
organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.
At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our
future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to
build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our
reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!
The position will support and offer guidance to WSP projects and clients in
public involvement, outreach and communications. The position is part of WSP’s
National Communications Advisory Services Practice. This is an exciting
opportunity to join our national team of talented communications and public
outreach/public information professionals.
YOUR IMPACT
* Serve as a liaison between projects and the community
* Implement effective public outreach strategies for high profile
transportation projects as needed
* Take initiative and ownership of public involvement tasks to solicit feedback
and input from the public
* Develop strategic messages that educate the community on the purpose, need,
benefits and perceived impacts of projects and programs
* Coordinate and participate in public meetings and community events with
various neighborhood groups or other stakeholders as assigned
* Be responsive to public inquiries and escalated stakeholder issues
* Implement strategic social media outreach plans including the research,
writing and vetting of various posts (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram etc.)
* Research and write content for a variety of communication channels, including
website, social media, talking points, presentations, marketing materials and
media notifications
* Monitor, archive and escalate media coverage of project issues
* Research and develop responses to a variety of media requests in a timely
manner
* Analyze the effectiveness of outreach campaigns, including website and social
media content
* Manage a community outreach database and pull regular reports
* Collaborate with creative services such as graphic design, website
development, video, and photography
* Work closely with project teams and clients on communications alignment with
agency priorities and program messaging
* Attend external project, agency, and community meetings to provide public
involvement updates and identify public involvement issues
* Identify opportunities for community and professional involvement for the
project team
* Interact in a clear and concise manner with a variety of diverse audiences
* Perform other duties as assigned or required by WSP USA Inc. and our clients
WHO YOU ARE
Required Qualifications
* Bachelor's Degree in Communications/Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism,
English, or equivalent experience in a related field
* 1-3 years of communications experience in a technical industry or related
field
* Ability to work occasional events on nights and weekends as needed
* Outstanding oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
* Superior organizational, time management and creative skills
* Proven experience writing content for website, social media, and media
notifications
* Ability to understand and translate complex, technical information into
easy-to-understand content for public consumption
* High attention to detail; proofreading skills
* Deadline driven with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
* Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and
PowerPoint
* Ability to work effectively with teams and demonstrate initiative to lead
tasks
* Ability to work well with the public and interact effectively with all
organizational levels, including senior management
Preferred Qualifications
* Communications/public involvement experience with infrastructure or
transportation
* Work experience in public information and communication for transportation,
design or construction projects
* Proven experience using social media for outreach campaigns
* Proficiency with Spanish or other languages
* Familiarity with Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or similar graphic design
tools
* Experience and/or comfort with public speaking
WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and
financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include
coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement
savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental
leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance
at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation:
Expected Salary (all locations): $53,000 - $72,930
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith
believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful
applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to
internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to
ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits
and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s
sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
#LI-TH1
About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading
engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local
communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors
and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in
the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more
than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our
clients to help communities prosper.
www.wsp.com [https://www.wsp.com/]
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs.
Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical,
dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing
health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their
careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be
essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to
get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National
Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or
other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring
document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has
expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at
hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or
other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the
right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation
will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing
service.