Public Outreach Consultant (Field Based)

ERM is hiring a Public Outreach Consultant based regionally in Central Indiana.

This role balances in-person community engagement work with remote office activity.

The position engages directly with a client project team and community members on a daily basis to assist with implementation of meaningful engagement strategies related to energy infrastructure development and related project communications. 

The Liaison will be part of a project team, working in close collaboration with all members of the project and will take direction from ERM’s project manager or designees.

The Liaison will facilitate on-the-ground, day-to-day communication between local communities and the project team to provide timely notification and updates about project plans and activities in the area.

This person will serve as the immediate point of contact in the event that community members, local officials or others pose questions and/or concerns.

Additionally, the Liaison will serve as a resource for landowners within proximity to the Project area and as a conduit to building and/or sustaining the client’s relationships with and reputation in the community.  This would involve working with civic and business organizations, as well as other groups, to present at meetings or participate in other events.  This is a hybrid full-time (40 hours/week), limited-term role for a duration of 6 months, renewable.

RESPONSIBILITIES:


* Attend weekly project team meetings.


* Be available for occasional evening and weekend work and/or attend community events.


* Document and report all interactions with stakeholders and landowners and submit weekly reports.


* Provide real-time updates to the ERM and client team as issues arise.


* Support development of public outreach materials and other written communications; including drafting letters and other informational materials.


* At the direction of the project manager or designee, conduct ongoing meaningful engagement with community members, with staff at localities, county, emergency response agencies, and with other interested stakeholders to consult with them and keep them informed of Project activities.


* Supplement or provide support to project team staff on request.

REQUIREMENTS:


* Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.


* Community connection experience i.e., corporate or agency community relations role or role in public service, public affairs, local government, or local civic/business organization.


* Strong, related experience and demonstrated knowledge of community relations, public engagement, environmental justice, government relations, and communications are preferred.


* Work up to 40 hours per week (time split between remote office and outreach in the community).


* Regional travel required.


* Excellent writing and public presentation skills.


* Ability to manage competing priorities, synthesize ideas, plan strategically.


* Experience ...