Title: Community Engagement Sr. Associate - Environmental projects

Location: San Francisco, CA

Job Type: Hybrid

THE ORGANIZATION

If you are seeking meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and colleagues that are supportive, smart, and capable, this may be a great place for you. Focusing on critical public & private sector environmental projects, this nationwide firm specializes in community / stakeholder engagement, communications, outreach & involvement. Using a collaborative process, they take on a diverse range of issues, opinions, goals, and interests and organize them into clear, productive processes leading to successful conclusions. Their wide variety of projects include sectors such as transportation, energy, water, community planning, & more.

This firm is the ideal match for entrepreneurial professionals seeking impactful work, opportunities for growth, and public service in an environment of innovation, opportunity, diversity, & respect. They have a mission of working together to make a positive impact on society focusing on positive, mutually beneficial results, which has led to long lasting relationships with people & firms they assist. At the core of all of their projects is finding solutions to advance essential policies and programs. They hope you'll be able to stay for the long term.

THE POSITION

We seek to hire a Senior Associate with responsibilities in stakeholder engagement, conflict resolution and project management. This position will support water, transportation, community planning, climate, equity, land use, and other similar projects. Most of the projects are based in Northern California, but projects could include work throughout California and across the United States.

Candidates from a variety of backgrounds, including dispute resolution, public policy and communications will be considered. Interest in collaborative problem-solving and process planning/coordination is essential.

Key responsibilities include the following:

• Documenting stakeholder engagement and community meetings, including notetaking, report preparation, and database management.
• Facilitating internal and small group meetings.
• Leading or supporting coordination of meeting logistics.
• Project management, contract administration, and invoice preparation.
• Communications and outreach support, including social media.
• Digital engagement – including planning and managing virtual engagement activities.
• Tracking project activities and deadlines.
• Preparation of informational materials for stakeholders and the public.
• Business development, including development of project proposals and budgets.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate would have work and consulting experience and background in relevant sections such as water, transportation, climate, equity, energy, and community and regional planning. Other desirable qualities include:

• Ability to effectively build partnerships and relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Organized and prepared to contribute to the collaborative culture of our organization.
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently, yet successful at balancing working as part of a team.
• Excellent writing and public speaking skills and demonstrated ability to translate complex concepts into accessible, audience-specific materials.
• Comfortable facilitating discussions and making presentation.
• Strong organizational skills, detail orientation, and ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment in an emotionally intelligent and collaborative manner.
• Able to reliably set priorities, manage and meet project deadlines on multiple projects for multiple clients, in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to travel within Northern California, as needed.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

MINIMUM EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. Master’s degree, other advanced degree or educational equivalent is a plus, and may be considered in lieu of work experience.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Successful candidates will have 2-7 years of relevant work experience in relevant fields which could include public and stakeholder engagement, facilitation, community outreach, conflict management and resolution, strategic process planning/coordination, state and federal government, and/or public policy.

REQUIRED SKILLS: Strong writing, presentation, and teamwork skills. Fluency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).

DESIRED SKILLS: Experience with online collaboration tools. Proficiency with database management, Adobe Creative Suite software, and social media tools.

SALARY RANGE:  65k - $85k (DOE).  Competitive benefits.

 

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

We are committed to maintaining a diverse workplace and are an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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Posted On: Thursday, October 12, 2023