Community Engagement Specialist I

Company Description

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There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM’s West Region Strategic Communications Group is seeking a passionate community engagement and communications professional to join our team in the role of Community Engagement Specialist I as part of AECOM's continued commitment in helping deliver large, complex infrastructure civil engineering projects in Arizona and throughout the greater U.S. West. This is a hybrid position that will require some in-office days at our AECOM Phoenix location as well as occasional travel around the state of Arizona and other Mountain West states.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

 

• Communicating messaging effectively inside and outside the organization using proven writing and editing skills.
• Assisting in the completion of team projects and goals.
• Assisting in the preparation of messaging and plans/strategies then supports implementation of communications plans.
• Assisting in the creation of content including website and social media, press releases, promotional materials, event materials, collateral, presentations, and newsletters.
• Using organizational tools to report data from communications activities.
• Conducting assigned community engagement and communications activities under the supervision of a task lead.
• Drafting text for various community engagement materials such as notices, booklets, response forms, websites and social media posts and engagement reports.
• Assisting with the development of themes, core messages and collateral for multiple audiences including local communities, statutory bodies, technical groups, and elected representatives.
• Providing logistical support for both in-person and virtual community engagement events.
• Undertaking basic research to support stakeholder list creation and mapping.
• Supporting the management of stakeholder inquiries.
• Creating surveys, polls, virtual engagement sites, comment forms, interactive activities, and other tactics that aid in collecting public feedback.
• Analyzing results of public/stakeholder engagement and aids in the compilation of client and engagement reports.
• Supporting with the development of case studies and presentations.
• Performing assigned tasks in accordance with specified budget and deadlines under supervision.
• Performing a self-check of work prior to submitting to others for review.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• BA/BS + None or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, urban planning, public administration, or a related field
• 2 + years of professional experience in a communications, community engagement or stakeholder engagement position.
• 2 + years of professional experience working on large infrastructure projects or programs.
• Excellent writing and communications abilities
• Bi-lingual (English and Spanish)

Additional Information

• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 
• Relocation is not offered for this opportunity.
• Sponsorship is not offered for this position now or in the future.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

 

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 2025. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

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. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.