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Description

The Assistant Transportation Policy Strategist will assist in policy and public engagement efforts for primarily public-sector clients and projects in the transportation and infrastructure industries. This position will assist projects in all aspects of transportation improvements, such as roadway, bridge, and traffic.

+ Assist with developing and implementing policy communications and public engagement plans for public sector clients.

+ Assist with development of policy documents for public sector infrastructure clients.

+ Assist with materials development, attending and participating in public meetings, logging inquiries on public information hotlines, and data management.

+ Assist with planning and logistics for project-related engagement activities, such as constituent surveys, in-person/virtual meetings or events.

+ Assist with developing materials for clients and projects, such as fact sheets, website copy, presentation materials, meeting notifications, etc.

+ Assist with ensuring brand guidelines are considered in project documents.

+ Assist with project meetings, preparing documents and providing comprehensive recap and next steps to the internal team.

+ Assist in compiling reports in the Stakeholder Management System.

+ Assist in organizing and managing project information files and coordinating the interchange of project outreach information to project managers and clients.

+ Performs other duties as assigned

+ Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

+ Bachelor Degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing or a related field from an accredited program Required

+ Prior internship or experience in the transportation sector Preferred

+ Basic knowledge in transportation agencies and regulations.

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

+ Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.

+ Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).

+ Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.

+ Demonstrated leadership skills.

+ Must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.

+ Valid driver's license Required

+ Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.

+ Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.

+ Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

**Job** Planning

**Primary Location** US-MO-Kansas City

**Schedule:** Full-time

**Travel:** No

**Req ID:** 253775

**Job Hire Type** New Grad #LI-MC #TRN N/A