HDR, Inc.
Senior Communications Coordinator
HDR, Inc., Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully.Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.Who you are:
You are a team player, comfortable working on multi-disciplinary teams and collaborating effectively with clients, colleagues, and vendors.You are a creative thinker with a knack for translating clients' vision into tangible, meaningful deliverables. This includes translating technical information into plain language that resonates with the public.You are exceptionally organized, with an almost obsessive attention to details.You are diplomatic and compassionate, capable of deftly balancing and meeting client, community, and internal team needs in the service of our clients' vision.You have a commitment to and experience with advancing equity. You work to ensure that projects are reflective of and responsive to the voices and perspectives of those who have been historically underserved or excluded by environmental, transportation, and power projects.You are highly driven, with the ability to manage several tasks, small teams, and deadlines.You enjoy contributing to high-performance teams and have a habit of filling whatever role needed to get the job done, from shepherding event logistics to writing pithy social media copy.You are a self-starter who thrives and adapts in exceptionally fast-paced environments.You bring integrity to everything you do, holding yourself accountable to excellent and responsible work.Primary responsibilities include:
Working with HDR clients and project managers to strategize and support stakeholder and public outreach and engagement strategy for projects.Helping HDR project teams identify and manage public relations.Writing or editing copy for communication pieces including talking points, media releases, social media, project materials, and video scripts.Coordinating formal and informal public meetings, hearings, open houses, workshops, advisory committees, or other stakeholder meetings.Leading the development of project-specific outreach tools including messaging content, databases, and schedules.Leading production and distribution of outreach materials such as newsletters, websites, handouts, presentations, advertisements, door hangers, press releases, and mailings.Leading organization and then assisting with meeting logistics and vendor management.Collaborating with creative writers and the visual communications team including web, graphics, and video.Developing social media strategies, including targeted ad campaigns.Leading the identification of stakeholders and manage the development of distribution list for inclusion in project database.Supporting comment and contact entry and management in an online database.Managing external service providers including sub-consultants, court reporters, videographers, acoustical consultants, etc.Traveling to project locations (including some overnight travel).Perform other duties as needed.Preferred Qualifications:
4+ years related experience in communications, government relations or relevant field.Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing or relevant field.Familiarity with the urban planning or environmental consulting industry.Experience working with public agencies.Some familiarity with the following desired:Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and TeamsSocial Media - Facebook, Instagram, and XAdobe Creative Suite - Acrobat, Illustrator, InDesign, PhotoshopRequired Qualifications:
A minimum of 8 years relevant industry experience.Experience leading social media campaigns.Service- and client-oriented personality with the ability to handle multiple assignments at a time and set and meet deadlines.Self-starter; can work well independently or in a team environment.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Strong organizational skills.An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.What We Believe: HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust, and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.Our Commitment: As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) {Seattle/Bellevue}: $77,039- $110,055Primary Location:
United States-Washington-SeattleOther Locations:
United States-Washington-BellevueIndustry:
Highway + RoadSchedule:
Full-timeEmployee Status:
RegularJob Posting:
Jul 30, 2024
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A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully.Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.Who you are:
You are a team player, comfortable working on multi-disciplinary teams and collaborating effectively with clients, colleagues, and vendors.You are a creative thinker with a knack for translating clients' vision into tangible, meaningful deliverables. This includes translating technical information into plain language that resonates with the public.You are exceptionally organized, with an almost obsessive attention to details.You are diplomatic and compassionate, capable of deftly balancing and meeting client, community, and internal team needs in the service of our clients' vision.You have a commitment to and experience with advancing equity. You work to ensure that projects are reflective of and responsive to the voices and perspectives of those who have been historically underserved or excluded by environmental, transportation, and power projects.You are highly driven, with the ability to manage several tasks, small teams, and deadlines.You enjoy contributing to high-performance teams and have a habit of filling whatever role needed to get the job done, from shepherding event logistics to writing pithy social media copy.You are a self-starter who thrives and adapts in exceptionally fast-paced environments.You bring integrity to everything you do, holding yourself accountable to excellent and responsible work.Primary responsibilities include:
Working with HDR clients and project managers to strategize and support stakeholder and public outreach and engagement strategy for projects.Helping HDR project teams identify and manage public relations.Writing or editing copy for communication pieces including talking points, media releases, social media, project materials, and video scripts.Coordinating formal and informal public meetings, hearings, open houses, workshops, advisory committees, or other stakeholder meetings.Leading the development of project-specific outreach tools including messaging content, databases, and schedules.Leading production and distribution of outreach materials such as newsletters, websites, handouts, presentations, advertisements, door hangers, press releases, and mailings.Leading organization and then assisting with meeting logistics and vendor management.Collaborating with creative writers and the visual communications team including web, graphics, and video.Developing social media strategies, including targeted ad campaigns.Leading the identification of stakeholders and manage the development of distribution list for inclusion in project database.Supporting comment and contact entry and management in an online database.Managing external service providers including sub-consultants, court reporters, videographers, acoustical consultants, etc.Traveling to project locations (including some overnight travel).Perform other duties as needed.Preferred Qualifications:
4+ years related experience in communications, government relations or relevant field.Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing or relevant field.Familiarity with the urban planning or environmental consulting industry.Experience working with public agencies.Some familiarity with the following desired:Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and TeamsSocial Media - Facebook, Instagram, and XAdobe Creative Suite - Acrobat, Illustrator, InDesign, PhotoshopRequired Qualifications:
A minimum of 8 years relevant industry experience.Experience leading social media campaigns.Service- and client-oriented personality with the ability to handle multiple assignments at a time and set and meet deadlines.Self-starter; can work well independently or in a team environment.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Strong organizational skills.An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.What We Believe: HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust, and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.Our Commitment: As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) {Seattle/Bellevue}: $77,039- $110,055Primary Location:
United States-Washington-SeattleOther Locations:
United States-Washington-BellevueIndustry:
Highway + RoadSchedule:
Full-timeEmployee Status:
RegularJob Posting:
Jul 30, 2024
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