Public Involvement Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Primary Job Title: Public Involvement Specialist

Location: Akron, OH

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details:

• Position Type: Contract
• Pay Rate: $26.00 $29.00 / Hour (USD)
• Duration: 12+ Months
• Travel Requirements: 25% travel within OH
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary: The Public Involvement Specialist will conduct communication and public outreach services for a suite of electrical upgrades supporting renewable energy development. This includes developing and implementing programmatic and project communication strategies and developing communication and public outreach plans to make clients successful.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate communication and public involvement activities on multi-year permitting, siting and construction projects
• Develop project communication strategies and developing communication and public outreach plans
• Interact with various stakeholders affected by project construction activities, managing project commitments to the public and act as the liaison between project managers, contractors, and the public
• Provide service to the client by being available for issue resolution, providing information updates and promoting a positive public image
• Implement strategic outreach plans and processes, including the development of newsletters and fact sheets, website content, telephone information lines, news releases, public meetings, open houses, comment forms, mailing lists, and response to public inquiries
• Assist with materials development, event logistics, attending and participating in public meetings, logging inquiries on public information hotlines, and data management
• Provide graphic support for promotional initiatives
• Run and distribute reports in a Stakeholder Management System
• Organize and manage project information files and coordinate the interchange of project outreach information to project managers and clients
• All other duties as assigned

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in public relations, communications, environmental studies, or related field from an accredited program required
• Valid driver's license required

Required Experience:

• 3 to 10 years professional experience
• Ability to understand technical information and communicate that information to the public
• Ability to manage priorities and schedules
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Nice-to-Have Experience:

• Prior internship or related experience

Required Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in the use of computer software (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Basic analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy

Preferred Skills:

• Design/presentation software experience

Work Environment / Physical Requirements:

• Must pass a required drug screen and background check (including DMV/MVR check) prior to starting
• Must clear the First Energy background check prior to starting (background check takes roughly 4 6 weeks to complete)
• MVR (Motor Vehicle Report) required
• Valid Driver's License required

Benefits:

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client: Infrastructure Engineering Firm We design and build essential infrastructure for cities. Our commitment to safety and quality has driven our success since 1898. Join our team and contribute to building a thriving society.

About GTT: GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-05376

#gttic #gttjobs

Company Description

Global Technical Talent is a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation ( with over 1.3 billion US$ in revenue and 5800 US employees. We provide Total Talent Solutions, Global staffing, SOW, RPO, Direct Sourcing, and Global Payroll with physical offices in US, Canada, and India. GTT Digital headquartered in Toronto specializes in providing high-tech digital and banking talent to some of the nation’s largest financial institutions. As a leader in the staffing industry for over 22 years, we have become one of the largest staffing firms in the New England region, working with Fortune 500 clients and cutting-edge, technology-driven recruiting infrastructure.

We are a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation that highly values diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients and partners are among the most successful and innovative organizations in the world. Our top clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, and financial services firms, some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies, and prestigious educational institutions in the Ivy League tier.

There is always a new opportunity for success when you look through all of the open job opportunities on our website’s career page. Just click on this link:

Awards

SIA’s Fastest Growing Staffing Firm: 2023 and 2015
SIA’s Best Staffing Firm to Work for: 2019 -2023
Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Private Company: 2023, 2022, 2016, 2015
Randstad Preferred Supplier: 2020 - 2023
TechServe Alliance Excellence Award. 2019
NH Business Magazines Fast 5 fastest growing companies
Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist: 2015

Company Description

Global Technical Talent is a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation ( with over 1.3 billion US$ in revenue and 5800 US employees. We provide Total Talent Solutions, Global staffing, SOW, RPO, Direct Sourcing, and Global Payroll with physical offices in US, Canada, and India. GTT Digital headquartered in Toronto specializes in providing high-tech digital and banking talent to some of the nation’s largest financial institutions. As a leader in the staffing industry for over 22 years, we have become one of the largest staffing firms in the New England region, working with Fortune 500 clients and cutting-edge, technology-driven recruiting infrastructure.\r\n\r\nWe are a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation that highly values diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients and partners are among the most successful and innovative organizations in the world. Our top clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, and financial services firms, some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies, and prestigious educational institutions in the Ivy League tier.\r\n \r\nThere is always a new opportunity for success when you look through all of the open job opportunities on our website’s career page. Just click on this link: \r\n \r\nAwards\r\n\r\nSIA’s Fastest Growing Staffing Firm: 2023 and 2015\r\nSIA’s Best Staffing Firm to Work for: 2019 -2023\r\nInc 5000 Fastest Growing Private Company: 2023, 2022, 2016, 2015\r\nRandstad Preferred Supplier: 2020 - 2023\r\nTechServe Alliance Excellence Award. 2019\r\nNH Business Magazines Fast 5 fastest growing companies\r\nErnst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist: 2015