Public Involvement Specialist

Job Description:

Parsons is seeking a Public Involvement Specialist in both Louisville, KY and Indianapolis, IN to support our growing portfolio of major transportation projects in the Midwest. The position involves public outreach and communications support for complex transportation infrastructure projects from preliminary design through construction. With the goal of creating project understanding, as well as positive project perception, the position will require expert skill and experience in a variety of internal and external communication strategies, including stakeholder communications.

Solid writing skills, strong verbal communications, proficient editing, and detailed organization are a must. Working knowledge of basic graphic design is a strong plus.

• Develop an understanding of the project, key issues, and potential stakeholders and create a public involvement plan to meet project team goals
• Develop strategies and tactics to build project understanding, engagement and acceptance
• Develop strategies and tactics to effectively and efficiently engage stakeholders
• Prepare written content for use in project communications, including press releases, social media posts, websites, presentations, handouts and brochures
• Design simple graphics to support communications and team needs
• Support public outreach events, including public meetings, committee meetings and community events

• 4-year degree in Communications, Public Relations, Advertising, or Journalism (or equivalent)
• 2+ years of professional full-time experience
• Experience with basic graphic design (Adobe Creative Cloud)
• Exemplary professional attitude and demonstrated ability to exercise excellent customer service and support, is required, as is the ability to interface effectively with a variety of people
• While not required, directly related work experience with transportation and/or public sector is highly desirable

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This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team. For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency.

Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!

Salary Range: $63,600.00 - $

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!