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Senior Public Engagement Specialist
Job Location:
Job Location:
Pleasant Grove, OH - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 70000 - 120000
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
23 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
21 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Department:
Job Summary
At Horrocks we believe the best work comes from companies with values that our people are our greatest resource and that we have a responsibility to the communities where we live and work. As a Senior Public Engagement Specialist you will have the opportunity to lead and implement public outreach efforts build relationships with clients and grow your career.
Join our progressive employee-focused multidisciplinary engineering firm offering challenging assignments superior management and high standards along with recognition for individual achievement. Our dedicated public engagement team has a depth of knowledge and experience in strategic communications planning and execution messaging and content development media relations grassroots public engagement and more. Horrocks supportive team culture provides our employees with the opportunity to Learn More Do More and Earn More.
What are the core responsibilities for the role
- Develop and execute strategic communications and outreach plans in Utah markets
- Manage projects and/or public engagements phases of projects including scope schedule budget profitability and invoicing
- Produce and distribute content for public information materials including flyers door hangers websites newsletters mass and social media presentations exhibit boards maps etc.
- Plan execute and facilitate special events including public meetings and hearings open houses groundbreakings ribbon cuttings and project tours
- Work with in-house graphic design team to create print and digital collateral
- Support business objectives including client relations and new business pursuits
- Participate in project and practice meetings
- Mentor and manage practice staff as applicable
- Manage public email and hotline accounts including responding to inquiries as needed
Qualifications Skills and Competencies:
- 7 years of professional experience in a similar industry
- Bachelors degree in Communications Journalism English Marketing etc.
- Ability to work and collaborate with team members clients and the public
- Exceptional writing proofreading and verbal communication skills
- Proactive resourceful self-starter
- Experience in community engagement/public involvement strategies and/or public/media relations is a plus
- Proficient in MS Word Outlook Excel and PowerPoint - Adobe Creative Suite is a plus
Why would a candidate want this job
At Horrocks you can expect a competitive base salary and award-winning benefits. Including but not limited to:
- Medical dental vision life and disability insurance
- Generous paid time off
- 401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6%
- Professional development opportunities including in-house training
- Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure
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Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status
EEO All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or any other protected characteristic.
We provide fair and equal treatment to all candidates including reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals. If you require an accommodation during the application process please email us at and include your name the job title and the location of the position you are applying for. Our team will respond as promptly as possible.
Pay Transparency
The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the companys good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience skills qualifications internal equity and geographic location.
Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status
EEO All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or any other protected characteristic.
We provide fair and equal treatment to all candidates including reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals. If you require an accommodation during the application process please email us at and include your name the job title and the location of the position you are applying for. Our team will respond as promptly as possible.
Pay Transparency
The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the companys good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience skills qualifications internal equity and geographic location.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
