Senior Communications Specialist - Urban Planning + Transportation

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AECOM is seeking a part-time Senior Communications Specialist to join our Urban Planning team in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.

The ideal candidate will use their creativity and communications skills to translate complex technical ideas into easy-to-understand content. They will play a key role in facilitating client interactions, engaging stakeholders, and leading public involvement efforts for transportation infrastructure projects throughout the region.



The responsibilities of this role include, but may not be limited to the following:

• Manage and facilitate project communication and coordination with the client, project team, and multiple consultant teams.
• Prepare content for social media, press, and newspaper publications.  
• Oversee and manage stakeholder coordination and public involvement for projects at multiple scales.
• Coordinate strategies for digital and other forms of publications for the general public and stakeholders.
• Develop and/or enhance client relations.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team to prepare presentations for virtual and in-person meetings.

Minimum Qualifications

• BA/BS plus 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Proven experience supporting stakeholder communication, media relations programs, government and elected officials' coordination, community outreach, and/or special events
• Experience facilitating public meetings per the Client's schedule and at client specified venues 
• Experience writing professional technical communications documents
• Demonstrated experience with MS Office suite of programs
• Experience facilitating public meetings at client specified venues 
• Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in communications and media relations, preferably with public sector clients in the transportation industry

• This is a part-time (20 hours/week) hybrid position.
• Writing sample to be provided during the interview process
• Sponsorship is not available for this position
• Relocation support is not available for this role

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com. 

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You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

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