Communications Specialist

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Communications Specialist

North Little Rock, Arkansas

Garver is seeking a Communications Specialist to support our client communications and public involvement services in the Transportation Business Line. This fast-paced position will assist with various communication tasks to support our clients and provide project-related information to the public.

The successful candidate must be detail-oriented, excel in written and verbal communication skills, care about documentation processes and checklists, and possess an eye for quality control. Tasks will include copywriting, editing and proofreading, data entry and documentation, public event planning, and graphic design and layout support. The ideal candidate must be able to work as a self-starter, handle multiple tasks at one time, and work within tight deadlines. This role requires frequent interactions with people through in-person meetings, phone calls, virtual meetings, and other direct communication methods.

Primary responsibilities:

• Prepare public outreach materials for public involvement meetings, such as notification to stakeholders, news organizations, and the public using newspapers, radio, social media, and direct mail

• Provide event-planning services for public meetings, including scheduling events, securing venue locations, and ensuring proper setup

• Attend and host in-person and virtual public meetings

• Keep complete communication records and ensure documentation processes are completed

• Incorporate feedback and edits from multiple team members

• Write and update various types of reports

• Create materials in Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite applications

• Develop pages and update content for project websites

• Manage quality control and assurance processes

• Prepare online documents to meet accessibility requirements

Required Skills:

• Detail oriented and organized

• Strong writing, editing, and grammar skills

• Proficient user of Microsoft Office applications, specifically PowerPoint and Word

• Enjoys working and interacting with people

Preferred Skills:

• Previous experience in developing documents to meet accessibility standards or Section 508 Compliance

• Previous experience with event planning

• Intermediate graphic design skills with experience in Adobe Creative Suite

Interested candidates should apply with a cover letter including responses to the following prompts. Candidates who do not send a customized cover letter will not be considered.

• Tell us about your previous experience and how it is applicable to this position

• Describe the most unique skill you will bring to this position

Grow With Us

Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.

Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned multidisciplined engineering, planning, and environmental services firm with more than 1,200 employees across the United States. Offering a wide range of services focused on aviation, buildings, construction, enterprise solutions, federal, survey, transportation, water, and wastewater, Garver sits in the top 100 of the Engineering News-Record's prestigious Top 500 Design Firms list and is consistently recognized as a best firm to work for. Learn more at GarverUSA.com.

Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.

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