Associate Consultant, Communications and Public Involvement

This Opportunity

Be involved in projects with our Communications & Public Involvement Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Associate Consultant Career Communications and Public Involvement Specialist for our Las Cruces, NM Office.

The position will support, assist and offer guidance to WSP projects and clients in public involvement, outreach and communications. The position may also support other WSP communications and public involvement efforts as needed. The position is part of WSP’s National Communications Advisory Services Practice. This is an exciting opportunity to join our national team of talented communications and public outreach/public information professionals.

Your Impact

Serve as a liaison between projects and the community

Implement effective public outreach strategies for high profile transportation projects as needed

Take initiative and ownership of public involvement tasks to develop effective strategies that solicit feedback and input from the public

Develop strategic messages that educate the community on the purpose, need, benefits, and perceived impacts of projects and programs

Coordinate and participate in public meetings, neighborhood canvassing and community events with various neighborhood groups or other stakeholders as assigned

Provide guidance on responses to public inquiries and escalated stakeholder issues

Implement strategic social media outreach plans including the research, writing and vetting of various posts (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc.)

Research and write content for a variety of communication channels, including website, social media, talking points, presentations, marketing materials, and media notifications

Monitor, archive and escalate media coverage of project issues

Research and possibly respond to a variety of media requests in a timely manner

Analyze the effectiveness of outreach campaigns, including website and social media content

Direct the work of support services such as graphic design, website development, video, and photography

Work closely with project teams and clients on communications alignment with agency priorities and program messaging

Attend external project, agency, and community meetings to provide public involvement updates and identify public involvement issues

Identify opportunities for community and professional involvement for the project team

Build strong relationships with clients and assist with business development activities

Interact in a clear and concise manner with a variety of diverse audiences

Perform other duties as assigned or required by WSP USA Inc. and our clients

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Communications/Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism or a related field

1 - 3 years of communications experience in a technical industry or related field

Bilingual in Spanish with the ability to communicate effectively in conversational Spanish and provide written translations

Ability to work some nights and weekends, as needed

Outstanding oral, written and interpersonal communication skills

Superior organizational, time management and creative skills

Proven experience writing content for website, social media, and media notifications

Ability to understand and translate complex, technical information into easy-to-understand content for public consumption

High attention to detail; proofreading skills

Deadline driven with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Proven experience using social media for outreach campaigns

Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher

Ability to work effectively with teams and demonstrate initiative to lead tasks

Ability to work well with the public and interact effectively with all organizational levels, including senior management

Preferred Qualifications

Communications/public involvement experience with infrastructure or transportation

Work experience in public information and communication for transportation, design or construction projects

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About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.