Public Involvement Specialist

We are seeking a dynamic and talented Public Involvement Specialist to join our firm in Indiana. In this role, you will work closely with our Public Outreach Manager and marketing team to support the implementation of public outreach strategies for various public and private sector infrastructure projects. This is an excellent opportunity for an entry-level or early-career professional with a background in communications, journalism, media design, or a related field to join a growing and successful firm recognized as a 2024 Indiana Best Places to Work.

Lochmueller Group is a regional engineering and environmental consulting firm with an emphasis on infrastructure. We provide multi-disciplined services for a variety of public agencies and private entities, including transportation design; water resources design; environmental analysis & permitting; construction engineering & inspection; traffic engineering & transportation planning; surveying; and land acquisition & appraisal.

For over 40 years, Lochmueller Group has helped communities reinvent their future through thoughtful, actionable planning and design. Our dedication to building a team that demonstrates our corporate values (CARDIA) is what sets us apart:

CARDIA: Creativity; Accountability; Respect; Dedication; Integrity; Achievement

Lochmueller Group provides an excellent workplace culture established by our people who share these values. We are a 100% employee-owned company, and our people are invested in the success and continued development of each other and the firm. This is a great place to build a career and grow with a company that is dedicated to quality and service while making a positive impact on our communities. 

In this position, the candidate will:

• Assist in the development of presentation materials, media releases, and other communication documents used for public communications.
• Support the planning, coordination, and execution of public meetings, events, and other outreach activities.
• Collaborate with the marketing team and external vendors to create meeting documents, press releases, legal notices, website and social media content, and other public outreach materials.
• Assist in managing logistics for media events such as groundbreaking and ribbon-cutting ceremonies.
• Develop a thorough understanding of each assigned project to effectively develop messaging and support the Public Outreach Manager and Project Managers in public communication efforts.
• Participate in the preparation of quarterly or periodic project update presentations for clients and key stakeholders.
• Periodically travel for meetings or other public involvement events. 
• May perform additional duties as needed.

Qualifications for this role:

• Bachelor’s degree, or higher, in Communications, Journalism, Media Design, Public Relations, or a related field.
• 0-5+ years of experience in public relations, communications, media, or a similar role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with public speaking capabilities.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with social media platforms, website content management, and graphic design software is a plus.
• Interest or experience in public involvement, community engagement, or transportation environmental projects is highly desirable.
• A valid driver’s license.

What we offer:

• Health & Wellness (medical, dental, vision, disability, and basic life insurance w/ option for additional voluntary life insurance)
• Work/Life Balance (vacation, holidays, sick leave, maternity/paternity leave, flexible scheduling & telecommuting opportunities)
• Wealth-Building (401k w/ company match, student loan repayment benefit, ESOP, competitive compensation package)
• Professional Benefits (professional membership dues, career & educational development)

Lochmueller Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Lochmueller Group fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local laws. Some of the content in this job post may have been auto-generated using advanced AI.