ERM · 1 day ago
Consulting Director, Strategic Communications and Stakeholder Engagement
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $177K/yr
8+ years expERM is seeking an experienced communications professional to join a group of dynamic and energetic strategic communications and stakeholder engagement professionals. The role involves leading client projects, contributing to business development, and driving internal marketing initiatives within the environmental consulting industry.
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Responsibilities
Work with internal teams to develop cross-functional strategies to support client projects and initiatives
Support internal and external marketing efforts to drive work that helps clients achieve and maintain their social license to operate
Lead day-to-day project management, including client relations, staffing and budget ownership, and client deliverables
Serve as strategic advisor to clients, while leading team members in the planning and implementation of strategic communications and stakeholder engagement programs, including broad scale public consultation programs, which may vary from on-the-ground or virtual outreach with landowners, media, and non-government organizations to identification and activation of supporters
Stay abreast of industry best practices and opportunities to drive digital innovation, via the use of existing and prospective ERM tools, technologies and partnerships
Drive strategy and oversee analysts in the delivery of social risk and community assessment monitoring and reporting, as it relates to capital project planning, M&A due diligence, and operational permitting
Develop a comprehensive understanding of stakeholder demographics and accessibility issues in each project area and build equitable communications delivery plans
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver Environmental Social Governance (ESG) communications, in support of the “S” (or Social) in ESG
Manage others, as well as write and edit project plans and informational materials e.g., fact sheets, website copy, newsletters, brochures, display copy, letters, etc
Monitor and analyze stakeholder communications and issues, including developing reports, summarizing key findings and analyzing trends as they relate to the client
Plan and facilitate efforts to inform client project planning and build collaboration with stakeholders, such as focus groups and community advisory groups
Lead project meeting planning and implementation, including facilitation and/or moderation of in-person and virtual client, new business, and public-facing events
Manage business development plans to obtain new clients, relationship development through seminars and conventions, industry outreach in support of client projects and business development efforts, and development of new business proposals and contracts
Manage and coordinate sub-contractor activity
Experience with crisis management desirable
Qualification
Required
BA/BS in communications, public affairs, public relations, community relations or journalism field of study preferred
8+ years (10+ years preferred) of relevant work experience - preferably in a public affairs capacity, consulting firm or similar; energy industry experience preferred
Comfort level in facilitating in-person and virtual meetings and presenting information to varied audiences
Excellent written and verbal skills
Experience with planning and implementing public consultation programs and writing and producing informational materials
Ability to present information to clients, stakeholders and colleagues in a concise and persuasive manner
Strong ability to organize, prioritize and complete deadline-driven tasks as well as flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and deadlines
Ability to multi-task, maintain flexibility, and work independently with minimal supervision
Willing to work full time in a hybrid office/at home setting
Travel required (approximately 4-6 weeks per year on average with some evening/overnight travel)
Preferred
Experience with crisis management desirable
Benefits
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Disability and AD&D insurance
401(k) or RRSP/DPSP
Company
ERM
ERM is a provider of environmental, health, safety, risk, social consulting and sustainability related services.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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unknown2021-05-18Acquired
Leadership Team
Greg Rumsey
North America CFO
Steve Maaseide
Chief Operating Officer
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