Senior Strategic Communications Coordinator

About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.
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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

We create connections between people and the projects and services that move communities forward.
We are looking for a Senior Strategic Communications Coordinator to join our Strategic Communications program, a global team of communicators who are passionate about putting people first in planning and infrastructure. As a full-service community engagement and creative practice, we develop and implement ideas to bring people together in projects of every size and sector. We help people get to know each other, foster understanding, and build more connected, equitable, and sustainable communities.
In the role of Senior Strategic Communications Coordinator, you will be responsible for managing projects and building strong relationships with some of HDR’s leading clients. As a natural connector of people, you will understand these clients and their priorities and challenges to conduct meaningful communication and engagement strategies that prioritizes equity and inclusion. This requires deep knowledge of public involvement, public relations, and community engagement strategies along with the ability to listen, develop unique strategies, and identify team synergies concentrated on solving the challenges facing our clients.

Primary Responsibilities

In the role of Senior Strategic Communications Coordinator, we will count on you to:

• Assist with client management and leads in the development and implementation of outreach, communications, and public relations plans.
• Lead production/planning teams, concept development, write, edit, and coordinate graphic materials.
• Lead public engagement efforts that involve community and other stakeholder feedback to inform effective strategies and actions.
• Develop effective public outreach, engagement and communications strategies for complex projects that reflect client’s priorities, regulatory requirements, and actionable project execution.
• Coordinate, organize, manage, and facilitate formal and informal public meetings, hearings, open houses, focus groups, workshops, advisory committees, and other stakeholder meetings, including development of digital and print materials and interactive tools.
• Conduct stakeholder mapping and analysis to support public information plans and project execution.
• Work closely with project teams to align messaging, activities, and schedule.
• Develop and execute public information plans that focus on environmental and climate justice target meeting the needs of disadvantaged communities.
• Coordinate project-related data gathering and political analysis and monitoring including assisting or leading development and management of political outreach strategy.
• Monitor and track the media for project documentation.
• Assemble distribution lists for inclusion in project databases, manage external service providers including court reporters, videographers, acoustical consultants and subconsultants, and research industry news coverage and industry trends for client projects.
• Lead comment management and comment database and development of responses for comment.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in a closely related field, or combination of education and relevant experience.
• 5 years related experience in Strategic Communications, public relations, community engagement, government relations, advertising, or a related field
• Facilitation and public presentation experience
• Experience leading social media campaigns
• Service- and client-oriented personality with the ability to handle multiple assignments at a time and set and meet deadlines
• Self-starter who can work well independently and in a team environment
• Outstanding skills and experience with:
  • Oral and written communications
  • Interpersonal skills to serve as team member, lead tasks, and interact with clients
  • Organizational skills and time management
  • Drafting content for websites, social media, and presentations
• Ability to understand and translate complex, technical information into easy-to-understand content for nontechnical audiences
• High attention to detail: strong copyediting skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and set and meet deadlines
• Ability to work well with stakeholders and clients and interact effectively with all organizational levels, including executive management
• Willingness to travel
• Skilled in Microsoft Office
• Working knowledge of local, state, and federal requirements for public involvement
• Strong organizational skills
• A strong understanding of Adobe Creative Suite
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred
• Foreign language – conversational
• Adobe Creative Suite experience
• Experience in or working with government or infrastructure
• Previous media relations, consulting, or account management experience
• Local candidates are preferred

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) New York pay transparency range $78,663 - $112,375 annually.