Associate Consultant, Communications and Public Involvement

We are seeking an Associate Consultant to join our Communications & Public Involvement Team in Las Cruces, NM.

As an Associate Consultant, you will support, assist, and offer guidance to WSP projects and clients in public involvement, outreach, and communications. You will be part of WSP's National Communications Advisory Services Practice and work on high-profile transportation projects.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Serving as a liaison between projects and the community
• Implementing effective public outreach strategies
• Developing strategic messages to educate the community on project purposes, needs, benefits, and impacts
• Coordinating and participating in public meetings, neighborhood canvassing, and community events
• Providing guidance on responses to public inquiries and escalated stakeholder issues
• Implementing strategic social media outreach plans
• Researching and writing content for various communication channels
• Monitoring, archiving, and escalating media coverage of project issues
• Analyzing the effectiveness of outreach campaigns
• Directing the work of support services such as graphic design, website development, video, and photography
• Building strong relationships with clients and assisting with business development activities

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Communications/Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field
• 1-3 years of communications experience in a technical industry or related field
• Bilingualism in Spanish with conversational and written translation abilities
• Outstanding oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Superior organizational, time management, and creative skills
• Proven experience writing content for websites, social media, and media notifications
• Ability to understand and translate complex technical information into easy-to-understand content
• High attention to detail and proofreading skills
• Deadline-driven with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to work effectively with teams and demonstrate initiative to lead tasks

Preferred qualifications include experience in communications/public involvement with infrastructure or transportation projects.