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Posted: 05/06/20252025-05-062025-06-11Employment Type:Contract To HireJob Category:OtherJob Number: 632711Is job remote?: No
Job Description
Title: Public Outreach Specialist
Compensation: $32-$38hr
Location: New Haven, CT or Bridgeport, CT
Type: CTH - 6 months likely
Onsite
Notes: Kevin let us know Avangrid is actively hiring for this position. They interviewed someone last week and it did not work out but they are moving. Can sit in either New Haven OR Bridgeport.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement standard communication plans to be utilized when working with state and local government representatives, and regulatory agencies to ensure project objectives and deliverables are met without disruption or delay.
- Utilize advanced problem identification and resolution and relationship building skills to direct project enabling quick decision making and strategic, proactive implementation of action plans.
- Leverage strong relationships with municipalities, state entities, and customers in order to foster consistent communication between the Project teams and affected parties.
- Anticipate and interpret the Company and customer requirements to set strategic direction related to public outreach plans and standardization of Project organization processes and procedures related to communications strategies and messaging during the planning, design, permitting and construction process.
Qualifications:
- Hold a valid U.S. state drivers’ license
- Willing to travel locally on a daily basis
- Willing to work with the public directly to manage and resolve complex issues associated with construction activities
- Have three (3) years practical experience in journalism, marketing, communications, environmental permitting, construction communications, or other relevant experience
- A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in communications, environmental sciences, journalism or marketing, or related degree or an Associate's degree with fifteen (15) or more years of relevant experience
- Strong communications skills, particularly writing and public speaking - A firm grasp of Microsoft Office communications programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Experience in the functional area under which it will be contracted: Substations, T&D, Gas-Hydro and OSG.
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The Planet Group and our companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.
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