Senior Communications and Outreach Consultant

EDGE Engineering & Science LLC (EDGE) is seeking a senior consultant to support strategic communications and community engagement for clients across sectors. Integrating a unique blend of innovation with proven approaches, the ideal candidate will design and implement compelling strategies.

At EDGE, our vision is to become a leader in the environmental consulting industry. In order to achieve that goal, we need ambitious leaders and life-long learners on our team. To attract and retain these bright individuals, we offer meaningful, challenging work, competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. Perhaps most importantly, we foster an internal culture full of energy and camaraderie in which our employees have the freedom and support to thrive.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced communications professional to coordinate logistics and provide on-site support for open houses and other informational sessions, as well as facilitate listening sessions. This role is ideal for a communicator who is a practitioner and strategist, with a passion for learning, educating and building relationships that lay the foundation for partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement communications and outreach plans that align with client’s overall goals and corporate communications plans.
• Write effective messaging and frequently asked questions and answers for multi-stakeholder audiences.
• Create and/or edit digital (e.g., website, social media) and print content.
• Design and facilitate listening sessions, community advisory sessions and interviews.
• Create discussion guides and protocols designed to encourage participation; integrate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Plan and manage open houses (in-person, virtual and hybrid).
• Facilitate public meetings, workshops and other sessions designed to elicit input.
• Identify partnership opportunities on behalf of clients.
• Build and maintain relationships with community leaders, advocacy groups, and other partners.
• Support proposals by developing scope and budget.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in communications, community engagement and strategic development.
• Accustomed to supporting clients across diverse sectors, including energy, power, technology, and manufacturing.
• Acclimated to working effectively within regulatory and non-regulatory environments.
• Experience planning, coordinating and providing on-site support at open houses, as well as at public meetings and other events.
• Proficiency applying critical thinking to identifying and assessing risks, offering potential solutions to resolve them before they escalate.
• Adept at analyzing qualitative input and translating insights into strategy.
• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to work nimbly and proficiently within an often fast-paced atmosphere with competing demands.
• Willingness to support scope beyond immediate responsibilities in order to achieve exceptional client service.
• Ability to travel, including some evenings and weekends, for onsite meetings and events; hybrid and remote options available depending on client needs.

EDGE is dedicated to attracting and retaining top talent in the market. The ideal candidate for this role must demonstrate strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills to foster positive relationships with internal and external clients, as well as contractors. Moreover, the candidate should exhibit a genuine passion for communications and environmental consulting, a commitment to technical excellence and quality, and a mindset geared toward continuous learning and personal development.

National Reach, Local Management: While we have the capacity to serve clients across the United States, our company maintains a close-knit, small-company atmosphere. This environment fosters collaboration and empowers every team member to contribute ideas, fostering personal and professional growth.

Engaging Projects: The diverse needs of our clients help ensure that every project is intriguing and offers opportunities for innovation at all levels. Employees take on significant responsibilities and gain a breadth of experience rarely found in positions elsewhere in our industry.

Career Growth: Our corporate leadership is actively involved in every major project, fostering a close relationship between staff and management. We promote a culture of collaboration, creativity, and internal advancement, recognizing and rewarding success from within the organization.

Benefits

EDGE offers competitive compensation packages tailored to individual experience levels. In addition, we provide comprehensive employee benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance: We prioritize the health and well-being of our employees by offering coverage for medical, dental, and vision care.
• Life and disability insurance: We understand the importance of financial protection for our employees and their families, which is why we provide life and disability insurance coverage.
• Employer-matched 401(k) plan: We support our employees in planning for their future by offering a 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer-matching contributions.
• Bonus plan: We recognize and reward the hard work and dedication of our employees through our bonus plan, providing additional incentives for achieving performance goals.

At EDGE, we are committed to helping ensuring our employees feel valued and supported, both personally and professionally, through our comprehensive benefits offerings.

Please note: EDGE will not sponsor an employment visa (e.g., H‐1B visa, OPT, etc.) to fill this position