Consulting Associate, Communications Specialist (Entry Level)

ERM is seeking a Communications Specialist in our Minneapolis, Minnesota office to provide support on client projects and general communications-related administrative support to the Strategic Communications and Stakeholder Engagement team.  This position will focus on project-related support, including the management of stakeholder and public comment tracking databases, social media monitoring, logistics for event planning, public notification materials and mailings, managing project contact vehicles (voicemail and email response coordination) and production and distribution of communication materials as follows:

RESPONSIBILITIES:


* Desktop Monitoring & Analysis: traditional and social media monitoring using traditional web browsers and licensed tools to identify trends and risks and offer analysis to support client objectives.


* Database: researching, identifying and entering data for stakeholders including municipal, county, state and federal elected officials and their staff; state and federal agencies; environmental groups; civic and business organizations and other identified stakeholders for each project; managing and updating a variety of tracking databases; and preparing reports for client and/or regulatory purposes. 


* Writing: summarizing research findings, taking notes and drafting meeting reports, crafting fact sheet, newsletter, and communication materials content


* Event planning: coordination of multiple public meeting schedules, including venue location, catering, and other related meeting needs (i.e., presentation materials, handouts, name tags, electronic support).


* Other: various project-driven administrative functions including task tracking, mail merging, proofing, online research, traditional and social media tracking, scheduling community leader meetings, editing, copying, file maintenance, report preparation, travel itinerary management, conference call coordination, working with printer for production of various client collateral pieces and mailings, etc.


* Comply with appropriate project-specific health and safety plan requirements during the course of project work.


* Support other ERM practice areas when needed and perform additional tasks as assigned or required.

REQUIREMENTS:


* BS/BA degree, preferably in a communications field of study (Public Affairs, Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, English, Political Science).


* One- two years of public relations/public affairs experience, preferably in a public relations firm or similar setting - internships may apply as experience.


* Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite software programs.


* Strong verbal and written communication skills.  Spanish fluency a plus.


* Professional demeanor, strong organizational skills with ability to multi-task, work independently and prioritize deadline-driven tasks.


* Keen attention to detail with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and d...