Communications Specialist

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a talented and highly motivated Communications Specialist to support our Energy teams growing projects, including large utility programs in Southern California.

The successful candidate should be a dynamic, self-directed individual. The candidate will need strong technical, organizational, writing and communication skills to ensure projects meet communications objectives.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Support development and execution of communications plans to support programs and projects
• Coordination and partnership with Community Based Organizations
• Maintain and build client relationships by coordinating with client outreach specialists and communications teams
• Measure and analyze the impact of communications activities
• Support implementation of stakeholder engagement and communication strategies, including meeting organization and facilitation
• Coordinate with other AECOM and client staff to prepare graphic displays and layouts for public information
• Develop presentations and materials for various stakeholders within a clients brand guidelines
• Prepare program and project materials, such as fact sheets, FAQs, press releases, and newsletters Develop and track stakeholder communications
• Plan and implement program and project events as needed
• Assist with managing subcontractor coordination and engagement across program efforts
• Ability to understand technical project information, develop an outreach strategy related to that information, and oversee the tasks within that strategy to execution
• Assist with development of project proposals and identification of new business opportunities
• Perform task, schedule, and budget management

DCSEnergy

AECOMs Energy practice provides a wide range of services from consulting and engineering design to energy engineering, energy procurement and construction (EPC) for power, energy efficiency, and renewable energy clients. Our understanding of the big picture and the interconnection between generation, distribution, storage, and the demand side of the meter allows us to deliver holistic strategies that improve and modernize next generation energy infrastructure. We connect knowledge and experience across our global framework to bring together a unique combination of engineers, planners, scientists, and project managers who advance cleaner, secure, and more sustainable energy solutions.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• BA/BS degree in communications, journalism, public relations, English, marketing, planning, or a related discipline with minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
• As a condition of employment, candidates must pass a drug screening.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project management and organizational skills
• Proficiency with InDesign
• Communications experience in relevant areas such as utility programs, renewable energy, capital projects, decarbonization, and/or sustainability
• Strong written and oral communications skills, including copyediting and familiarity with AP style
• Ability to synthesize complex materials and to craft creative, persuasive language and compelling messaging for a variety of audiences
• Fluency with Microsoft Office products, including strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience planning and executing strategic communications programs
• Experience working with electric utility and/or interfacing with tribal government

Additional Information

• Relocation is not available for this position
• Sponsorship is not available for this position

About AECOM

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Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm, and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each persons potential, and well help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.