Company Description

Watkins Strategies, LLC is a public relations agency with headquarters south of Boston. The agency offers full-service public relations management and specializes in public outreach efforts for utility companies, contractors, and developers. Watkins Strategies focuses on educating key constituencies and improving stakeholder relations to support successful project outcomes.

Role Description

This is a full-time hybrid role for a Public Involvement Specialist at Watkins Strategies supporting a large electric utility in New Hampshire. The role is rooted in constituent services and involves developing outreach plans, on-site monitoring of projects and regular meetings with project team members and surrounding proper owners and engaging with stakeholders. The work requires regular visits to various projects in New Hampshire, and occasional meetings at office locations in Hooksett and Manchester. Remote office work is acceptable for this position.

Qualifications

Public Relations, Communication, and Stakeholder Engagement skills
Experience in developing public outreach plans and managing communication strategies
Comfort with engaging with project stakeholders, regular meetings, and door-to-door outreach to gain awareness for planned work.
Strong writing and editing skills
Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Knowledge of public involvement best practices
Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks
Strong comfort level being around construction activities
Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Political Scienc or related field

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