Communications Sr. Associate / Project Manager
$150,000–$150,000 year
Hybrid · San Jose, California, United States or California, United States
Job Summary
Director-level opportunity leading the environmental communications practice in California with a focus on community engagement, public communications, and campaigns across transportation, sustainability, infrastructure, and land use planning. Lead projects, develop strategic communications and public information materials, manage client relationships, drive business development and proposal efforts, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and pursue new work. Requires a degree in communications or related field and 12+ years of relevant experience, with strong writing, client management, project management, marketing, and leadership abilities. Travel 1-2 times per month for public meetings/events; hybrid work arrangement in Oakland, Orange County, or San Jose, CA.
Required Qualifications
- Degree in communications, journalism, or related field
- 12+ years of experience in the communications field within Environmental, Transportation, Infrastructure, or Construction fields
- Demonstrated experience in developing new business opportunities by seeking new work and developing proposals
- Solid background and understanding in providing strategic communication
- Accomplished writer of business and public information materials
- Client service oriented
- Strong client management and development skills
- Effective, efficient project management skills
- Effective marketing skills
- Strong communication and presentation skills, as well as knowledge and understanding of the application of social media
- Strong planning and organization skills
- High quality product and service delivery
- Team leadership, motivation, and delegation skills
- Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects
- Proficient in MS Office
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
- Travel during workday, at nights, and on weekends to public meetings and events, typically 1-2 times per month
- Physical demands include ability to lift and carry meeting and event supplies up to 20 pounds, typically to and from vehicle and event location
- Salary Range: $150,000+
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