Title: Community Engagement Sr. Associate - Environmental projects
Location: San Francisco, CA
Job Type: Hybrid
THE ORGANIZATION
If you are seeking meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and colleagues that are supportive, smart, and capable, this may be a great place for you. Focusing on critical public & private sector environmental projects, this nationwide firm specializes in community / stakeholder engagement, communications, outreach & involvement. Using a collaborative process, they take on a diverse range of issues, opinions, goals, and interests and organize them into clear, productive processes leading to successful conclusions. Their wide variety of projects include sectors such as transportation, energy, water, community planning, & more.
This firm is the ideal match for entrepreneurial professionals seeking impactful work, opportunities for growth, and public service in an environment of innovation, opportunity, diversity, & respect. They have a mission of working together to make a positive impact on society focusing on positive, mutually beneficial results, which has led to long lasting relationships with people & firms they assist. At the core of all of their projects is finding solutions to advance essential policies and programs. They hope you'll be able to stay for the long term.
THE POSITION
We seek to hire a Senior Associate with responsibilities in stakeholder engagement, conflict resolution and project management. This position will support water, transportation, community planning, climate, equity, land use, and other similar projects. Most of the projects are based in Northern California, but projects could include work throughout California and across the United States.
Candidates from a variety of backgrounds, including dispute resolution, public policy and communications will be considered. Interest in collaborative problem-solving and process planning/coordination is essential.
Key responsibilities include the following:
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate would have work and consulting experience and background in relevant sections such as water, transportation, climate, equity, energy, and community and regional planning. Other desirable qualities include:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
MINIMUM EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. Master’s degree, other advanced degree or educational equivalent is a plus, and may be considered in lieu of work experience.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Successful candidates will have 2-7 years of relevant work experience in relevant fields which could include public and stakeholder engagement, facilitation, community outreach, conflict management and resolution, strategic process planning/coordination, state and federal government, and/or public policy.
REQUIRED SKILLS: Strong writing, presentation, and teamwork skills. Fluency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
DESIRED SKILLS: Experience with online collaboration tools. Proficiency with database management, Adobe Creative Suite software, and social media tools.
SALARY RANGE: 65k - $85k (DOE). Competitive benefits.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
We are committed to maintaining a diverse workplace and are an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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