Consulting Associate, Strategic Communications and Stakeholder Engagement (Entry Level)

ERM is seeking a Consulting Associate, Strategic Communications and Stakeholder Engagement in our Richmond, VA office to provide support on client projects and general communications-related administrative support to the Strategic Communications and Stakeholder Engagement team.  This position will focus on project-related support, including the management of stakeholder and public comment tracking databases, social media monitoring, logistics for event planning, public notification materials and mailings, managing project contact vehicles (voicemail and email response coordination) and production and distribution of communication materials as follows:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Desktop Monitoring & Analysis: traditional and social media monitoring using traditional web browsers and licensed tools to identify trends and risks and offer analysis to support client objectives.
• Database: researching, identifying and entering data for stakeholders including municipal, county, state and federal elected officials and their staff; state and federal agencies; environmental groups; civic and business organizations and other identified stakeholders for each project; managing and updating a variety of tracking databases; and preparing reports for client and/or regulatory purposes. 
• Writing: summarizing research findings, taking notes and drafting meeting reports, crafting fact sheet, newsletter, and communication materials content
• Event planning: coordination of multiple public meeting schedules, including venue location, catering, and other related meeting needs (i.e., presentation materials, handouts, name tags, electronic support).
• Other: various project-driven administrative functions including task tracking, mail merging, proofing, online research, traditional and social media tracking, scheduling community leader meetings, editing, copying, file maintenance, report preparation, travel itinerary management, conference call coordination, working with printer for production of various client collateral pieces and mailings, etc.
• Comply with appropriate project-specific health and safety plan requirements during the course of project work.
• Support other ERM practice areas when needed and perform additional tasks as assigned or required.

REQUIREMENTS:

• BS/BA degree, preferably in a communications field of study (Public Affairs, Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, English, Political Science); or equivalent experience.
• 0+ years (1-2 years preferred) of public relations/public affairs experience, preferably in a public relations firm or similar setting - internships may apply as experience.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite software programs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.  Spanish fluency a plus.
• Professional demeanor, strong organizational skills with ability to multi-task, work independently and prioritize deadline-driven tasks.
• Keen attention to detail with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Willing to work full time in a hybrid office/at home setting. Some travel required (approximately 2-4 weeks per year).
• Social media/digital experience on appropriate platforms.
• Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop experience is desired but not required.  
• Local candidates preferred.

For the Consulting Associate, Strategic Communications and Stakeholder Engagement (Entry Level) position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $60,581 – $67,17 (USD).  An employee’s pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.  We also may have instances where employee’s fall outside of the range based on the factors noted above. This job may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are NOT bonus eligible).

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees. (Casual employees and regular employees scheduled under 20 hours a week are not benefits eligible).

You can apply for this role through https://www.erm.com/careers/apply/ or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Who We Are:

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.

ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 

Thank you for your interest in ERM!

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