Job Description

Quest Corporation of America, Inc. (Quest) is seeking a self-motivated, Communications Manager to join our team in Ft. Myers/Naples area. The ideal candidate has experience communicating on transportation, infrastructure, or municipal projects, and will thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic organization. Responsibilities:

• Develop community engagement plans to inform the public about transportation projects.
• Field, mediate and document issues from the public related to infrastructure projects.
• Design and maintain a favorable public image for the organization and customer.
• Coordinate all public relations activities and events.
• Build positive relationships with stakeholders affected by or interested in projects.
• Leverage existing relationships to help achieve our organization\xe2\x80\x99 and client\xe2\x80\x99s missions.
• Create content and collaborate with creative graphics and/or video team to develop project educational materials.
• Develop strategic alliances and partnerships.
• Travel is required.

• Must have 3 years of public involvement, public relations, media, or community outreach experience, preferably in infrastructure serving a state or municipal agency.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook etc.)
• Knowledge of project development phases from planning through construction.
• Ability to plan, organize and successfully complete multiple tasks.
• Familiarity with digital communications, including websites, social media, signage, direct mail campaigns and coordinate graphic design.
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Experience organizing and leading public meetings and public hearings.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Ability to perform responsibilities with a significant degree of independence, initiative, creativity, and expert judgement.
• Deadline and detail-oriented, and solution-driven.
• Talent for understanding, simplifying and effectively communicating complex information to diverse audiences.