Public Involvement Coordinator
+--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | PBS Engineering and Environmental Inc. (PBS) is a nationally recognized | | leader in creative, sustainable solutions provided by talented people | | with an appreciation for quality and community. With more than $45M in | | revenue and more than 270 employees across eight offices, PBS team | | members are turning challenges into solutions through our growing | | Pacific Northwest offices. At PBS, we believe that success is generated | | by people who love the work they do—and are valued for it. That’s why we | | strive to create a supportive and positive environment that fosters | | fulfilling, long-term careers. | | | | | | | | We are currently seeking to add a full-time PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT | | COORDINATOR to our team in VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON OR PORTLAND, OREGON. | | | | | | | | | | | | WORKING WITH THE PBS TEAM | | | | | | | | As a member of the PBS Public Involvement (PI) team, you will help | | public agencies and private clients get the word out about their | | projects, gather feedback, and use it to guide engineering and | | environmental projects. In this role, you will work closely with the | | Senior Public Involvement and Marketing Manager, as well as with the | | Marketing and Communications teams, which specialize in writing, graphic | | design, communication, and collaboration. The ideal candidate is open | | and approachable, who can listen to, learn from, and bring together | | varying points of view to move a project forward while making others | | feel valued, heard, and seen. | | | | | | | | JOB RESPONSIBILITIES | | | | - Assist in creating and executing public involvement plans for public | | agencies and private clients. | | - Plan, attend, and facilitate stakeholder meetings and events | | (virtual, hybrid, and in person). | | - Work with PBS staff, graphic designers, and editors on materials | | and presentations. | | - Attend client meetings to plan and to provide guidance, feedback, | | and updates. | | - Write persuasively for proposals about our PI services to win | | new business. | | - Help create scopes of work and fee estimates. | | - Travel occasionally in Oregon and Washington. | | - Fulfill other related tasks as needed. | | | | | | | | MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | | | | - Degree, certification, or equivalent experience in communications, | | public relations, English, journalism, or a related field. | | - Two (2) or more years’ related professional or volunteer experience. | | - Strong written and oral communication skills. | | - Willingness to uphold PBS’ diversity, equity, and inclusion values. | | - Advanced meeting and event planning and facilitation skills. | | - Proficiency with Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Excel, | | and PowerPoint. | | - Ability to work in-person or hybrid (a mix of in-person and remote) | | from the PBS Vancouver office 3 to 5 days per week. | | | | | | | | WE VALUE DIVERSITY | | | | | | | | The PBS team reflects the diversity of our clients. We believe that | | embracing inclusion and diversity is critical to a creative, | | collaborative environment. Our culture puts people first and values the | | safety and growth of our employees. Joining PBS introduces you to | | numerous employee networks and teams that help you maximize your | | potential, explore growth opportunities, and engage in your community. | | | | | | | | | | | | WE VALUE OUR PEOPLE | | | | | | | | At PBS, we believe that successful projects take talented people who | | love the work they do—and are valued for it. That is why we offer | | flexible benefit options that help keep you and your family physically | | and financially healthy. These benefits include continuing education | | support, flexible work environments, competitive compensation, vacation, | | and holiday pay, 401(k) matching, wellness stipend, and career pathing. | | Our employees enjoy robust insurance benefits, including medical, | | vision, dental, disability, and life. | | | | | | | | | | | | WE VALUE OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH | | | | | | | | It’s a promising time to join PBS as we actively mentor and support our | | diverse employee and client sector networks across the Pacific | | Northwest. Our broad spectrum of projects gives you room to grow and the | | freedom to expand your career. Please visit our website to explore our | | company culture and apply. | | | | | | | | | | | | ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | | | | | | | | PBS offers mileage-based reimbursement for the use of personal vehicles. | | For positions requiring transportation, use of a personal vehicle may be | | required. | | | | | | | | | | | | PBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). | | | | | | | | | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+