Job Description

As a Public Engagement Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting with the planning and coordinating of community and stakeholder meetings including: date scheduling, location coordination, and ensuring the facility is ready for the meeting. 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, media releases, and legal notices.  Communication is essential in this role as it will include interaction with clients, public officials, and colleagues.  This position is required to work with various local, state, and federal agencies and follow client/governmental standards. Some travel is required.

We have one current opening and are willing to consider candidates interested in being based out of the following office locations:

• Lincoln, NE
• Omaha, NE

Qualifications

YOU ARE INTERESTED IN:

• Community and client interactions
• Using your talents to positively affect communities
• Having ownership in the work you do
• Working collaboratively with others

YOU BRING TO THE TEAM:

• Ability to contribute and work well on a team
• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Journalism, or related area
• 3-5 years of experience in public or community engagement preferred
• Effective communication (written and oral) and organizational skills
• Experience in social media platforms, website platforms, and virtual engagement tools preferred
• General knowledge about infrastructure and engineering related projects is beneficial, but not required

Additional Information

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.