Public Engagement Coordinator

We are Olsson, a team-based, purpose-driven engineering and design firm. Our solutions improve communities and our people make it possible.

Our most meaningful asset is our people, and we are dedicated to providing an environment where they can continue to learn, grow, and thrive. Our entrepreneurial spirit is what has allowed us — and will continue to allow us — to grow. The result? Inspired people, amazing designs, and projects with purpose.

As a public engagement coordinator, you will be responsible for engaging with community stakeholders including state and local government officials, clients, and the public, to support decision-making processes for community planning and public infrastructure projects. You will assist with the execution of public engagement plans and support public engagement activities, education and communications, which may include coordinating logistics and preparing materials for open houses, presentations, and individual or group meetings. Additionally, you will be responsible for data collection and report writing, preparing documents and information for the public that involves explaining infrastructure and engineering-related projects, print and digital communications.

Responsibilities may include:

• Building and maintaining relationships with diverse community members, clients and key stakeholders
• Providing support for planning and staffing engagement activities and events
• Collaborating with internal and external cross-functional teams who provide technical assistance, including project managers, scientists, and engineers
• Compiling communication engagement summary reports
• Identifying opportunities to offer additional engagement services to new and existing clients
• Assisting with new project pursuits and proposals

We have one current opening and will consider candidates interested in being located out of our Lincoln or Omaha, NE offices or working in a hybrid environment aligned with one of these two locations.

You bring to the team:

• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, public administration, marketing, communication, education, business, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in projects involving public or community engagement.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of new and existing communication and outreach tools, strategies, and best practices.
• Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to identify and solve problems in a fast-paced environment.
• A desire to work independently and with a team.
• Willing to travel as needed.

Olsson is a nationally recognized, employee-owned firm specializing in planning and design, engineering, field services, environmental, and technology. Founded in 1956 on the very mindset that drives us today, we’re here to improve communities by making them more sustainable, better connected, and more efficient. Simply put, we work to leave the world better than we found it.

As an Olsson employee, you’ll receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.), plus you’ll:

• Become an owner in the company after your first year through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Engage in work that has a positive impact in communities
• Receive an excellent 401(k) match
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
• Benefit from a bonus system that rewards performance
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements

Olsson is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.

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