Job Description

Is improving communities your passion? Do you enjoy partnering with others to develop solutions to complex problems and successfully managing projects as if they were your own? If so, be a part of a company whose mission is to strengthen the communities we serve. JEO isn\xe2\x80\x99t just any company. We are a relationship-based company, who cares about people. We believe quality products and services are important, but people are the cornerstone of who we are. This exciting opportunity will directly contribute to the continued success of JEO.

The Community Engagement Specialist will:

• Strategize and implement project-specific public involvement strategies to increase public participation and create awareness
• Develop key communication messages to convey complex topics clearly and concisely
• Develop content and create\xe2\x80\x94or work with graphic designer to produce\xe2\x80\x94public information materials, designed for print, digital, or a combination of both
• Coordinate and facilitate formal and informal public meetings, hearings, open houses, focus groups, workshops, advisory committees, and other stakeholder meetings
• Develop and implement multi-media communications campaigns in support of client projects, programs, and initiatives
• Support our clients in establishing and developing collaborative partnerships with diverse cross-sector of their communities
• Coordinate and support client with media relations, including but not limited public notices, media releases, project spokesperson
• Provide technical assistance to internal staff and clients regarding community engagement planning and implementation, best practices, and other strategies to support positive community relationships and promote inclusion

Candidates will have:

• Associate degree in communications, public relations, marketing, public administration, community affairs, or related field OR five (5) years of related work experience.
• Ability to travel throughout Nebraska, South Dakota, and Iowa
• Completed training, or willingness to complete training, from the International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) or being a Certified Public Participation Professional
• Excellent communication, presentation, and public speaking skills
• Experience in social media platforms, website platforms, and virtual engagement tools
• Experience in facilitation, media relations, and working with government sector
• Familiarity with infrastructure and engineering-related projects
• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience

JEO Consulting Group, Inc. is a consulting firm with thirteen offices (8 in Nebraska, 2 in Iowa, and 3 in Kansas). JEO offers competitive salaries and benefits for full-time employees including sick and vacation time, flex time, health insurance, an employer contributed 401k, wellness incentives, paid professional licensure fees and memberships, and an annual bonus program.

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