Community Engagement Liaison (Field Based)

ERM is hiring a Community Engagement Liaison in Maryland (Carroll County, Howard County, Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, Anne Arundel County, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Harford County).

This role balances in-person community outreach work with remote office activity.

The position engages directly with a client project team and community members on a daily basis to assist with implementation of outreach strategies related to energy infrastructure development and maintenance and related project communications. 

The Liaison will be part of a project team, working in close collaboration with all members of the project and will take direction from ERM’s project manager or designees.

The Liaison will facilitate on-the-ground, day-to-day communication between local communities and the project team to provide timely notification and updates about project plans and activities in the area.

This person will serve as the immediate point of contact in the event that community members, local officials or others pose questions and/or concerns.

Additionally, the Liaison will serve as a resource for landowners within proximity to the route and as a conduit to building and/or sustaining the client’s relationships with and reputation in the community.  This would involve working with civic and business organizations, as well as other groups, to present at meetings or participate in other events.  This is a hybrid full-time (40 hours/week), limited-term role for a duration of 12 months, renewable.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:


* Attend weekly project team meeting.


* Be available for occasional evening and weekend work and/or attend community events.


* Document and report all interactions with stakeholders and landowners and submit weekly reports.


* Provide real-time updates to the ERM and client team as issues arise.


* Support development of public outreach materials and other written communications; including drafting letters and other informational materials.


* At the direction of the project manager or designee, conduct ongoing and consistent outreach with staff at localities, county, emergency response agencies, and other stakeholders to keep them informed of activities.


* Supplement or provide support to project team staff on request.

REQUIREMENTS:


* Community connection experience i.e., Chamber of Commerce, volunteer, public service, or local government.


* Strong, related experience and demonstrated knowledge of community relations, outreach, government relations, and communications is preferred.


* Work up to 40 hours per week (time split between remote office and outreach in the community).


* Regional travel required.


* Excellent writing and public presentation skills.


* Experience as communications practitioner, local elected official, or community leader preferable.


* Ability to manage competing priorities, synthesize ideas, plan strategically.


* Experience...