Strategic Communications Coordinator

About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts, and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

HDR is looking for a talented Strategic Communications Coordinator to join our team in Austin, TX or Round Rock, TX. The ideal candidate is highly motivated and collaborative, with a passion for community engagement and innovative problem solving.

Primary Responsibilities

In the role of Strategic Communications Coordinator, we'll count on you to:

• Assist with the development and implementation of communications plans (target audience strategy, media relations and tracking, collateral material, comment response programs, overall activity schedule, information lines, contact databases, and activity reporting).
• Plan events for public meetings, hearings, open houses, focus groups, workshops, advisory committees, and other stakeholder meetings.
• Develop public notices and press releases; media monitoring/tracking for project documentation; produce media wrap-up reports for project-specific coverage including television, print or radio hits.
• Manage comment database including distribution list, logging sign-in sheets, comment coding, comment response and reporting.
• Research industry trends, stakeholders, regulatory requirements, etc., for client projects.
• Manage web-based project management tools (Adobe, SharePoint, Staging Sites, Contact Logs, etc.).
• Assist in development of project-specific outreach tools, including websites, databases, e-newsletters and schedules, web-based social media.
• Document outreach activities including activity tracking and reporting.
• Assist with stakeholder coordination and conflict resolution (in-person visits, phone calls, email).
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or a closely related field
• Previous consulting and/or creative agency experience

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Service- and client-oriented personality with the ability to handle multiple assignments at a time and meet set deadlines
• Self-starter who can work well independently or in a team environment
• Experience using social networking/social media programs
• Attention to detail
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.