• Public Outreach Specialist

    Actalent (Binghamton, NY)


    Job Title: Outreach Specialist

    Job Description

    + Develop and implement standard communication plans to be utilized when working with state and local government representatives, and regulatory agencies to ensure project objectives and deliverables are met without disruption or delay.

    + Utilize advanced problem identification, resolution, and relationship-building skills to direct projects, enabling quick decision making and strategic, proactive implementation of action plans.

    + Leverage strong relationships with municipalities, state entities, and customers to foster consistent communication between project teams and affected parties.

    + Anticipate and interpret company and customer requirements to set strategic direction related to public outreach plans and standardization of project organization processes and procedures related to communication strategies and messaging during the planning, design, permitting, and construction process.

    Responsibilities

    + Develop and implement communication plans with state and local government representatives.

    + Ensure project objectives and deliverables are met without disruption or delay.

    + Utilize problem identification and resolution skills to direct projects.

    + Leverage relationships with municipalities, state entities, and customers.

    + Foster consistent communication between project teams and affected parties.

    + Set strategic direction for public outreach plans.

    + Standardize project organization processes and procedures.

    Essential Skills

    + Administrative support

    + Project coordination

    + SAP systems

    + Document control

    + Three years of practical experience in journalism, marketing, communications, environmental permitting, or construction communications

    + Strong communication skills, particularly writing and public speaking

    + Data entry

    + Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

    + Administration

    + Invoicing

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Willingness to travel locally on a daily basis

    + Bachelor’s degree in communications, environmental sciences, journalism, marketing, or related field, or Associate's degree with fifteen years of relevant experience

    Work Environment

    + This is a hybrid role requiring three days per week in the office.

    + The position offers a great opportunity to work directly with the utility, providing long-term career prospects.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $65000.00 - $70000.00/yr.

     

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    Workplace Type

     

    This is a hybrid position in Binghamton,NY.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on May 22, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.