Public Outreach Manager

Description

• Monitor social media platforms for brand mentions, trends, and opportunities to engage. This may include text messaging, email blasts, managing social media pages, etc.
• Maintain and strengthen client relationships, supporting business development efforts through proposal writing, presentations, and participation in client meetings.
• Plan, develop, and execute social media campaigns to drive engagement and referendum awareness.
• Develop high-quality content for various channels, including press releases, newsletters, blogs, social media posts, email campaigns, and internal memos.
• Participates in related trade associations and active in the local economic development community
• Develop strategic relationships with architects / engineers and other industry players
• Oversee the development and implementation of comprehensive communication and engagement plans that align with project goals, timelines, and communication objectives.
• Analyze digital communication metrics and adjust strategies to improve reach and engagement.
• Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to clients, guiding public outreach, messaging, and best practices in community engagement.
• Frequently sits, stands and talks.
• Lead the collection, synthesis, and presentation of public feedback to guide project recommendations, reports, and strategic decision-making.
• Ensure brand consistency across all communications materials.
• Support referendum campaign by creating flyers and social media material during the information campaign
• Must work and climb on a jobsite to review or inspect work progress.
• Write and distribute press releases, monitor media coverage, and create media kits.
• Works in collaboration with the K-12 Education and Government sector leadership to align with KA’s business development and communication strategies
• Guide the development of KA’s project communication strategies before and after referendums, collaborating with internal teams to drive continuous improvement and growth.
• Provide strategic communication support to clients throughout all project phases, helping them sustain trust and transparency with their communities.
• Lead the planning and facilitation of community meetings, listening sessions, focus groups, and stakeholder workshops.
• Assists in proposal and interview process and strategy participates in office business development meetings
• Attends trade shows and educates potential clients on KA's construction-delivery models and our communication services
• Manage coordination with marketing and communications staff to produce cohesive, high-quality public engagement materials that support project goals and reinforce key messages.
• Manage all event logistics, including scheduling, materials development, and coordination with internal and external partners.
• Build post referendum communications about KA project success for our clients

Requirements

• Ability to possess and maintain exceptional work ethic as well as uphold company values and demand the highest standard of conduct from self and others
• Bachelors degree in communications, public relations, marketing or equivalent
• Professional certifications in communications, PR, or digital marketing (e.g., APR, CMP) are a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
• Ability to maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures
• Vision abilities require close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to maneuver on ladders and scaffolding, walk through sand or mud, climb on and around vehicles and construction equipment .
• Valid Driver's License and ability to maintain a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record.
• Associates degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications or equivalent
• 5+ years experience in a communications role or equivalent
• Ability to use time productively, maximize efficiency and meet challenging work goals
• Occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds.
• Demonstrated computer proficiency (MS Office 365 – Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook)

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Company sponsored Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Workplace Flexibility
• Travel 50%
• Wellness Program
• Time Off including vacation, sick and holiday pay
• KA University Training and Development
• Free Parking
• Flex Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Company sponsored Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Paid Military Leave for Active Reserve Duty
• Fitness Center (Minneapolis)
• 401(k) Plan
• Part time/Transition Options
• Medical insurance Plan Options

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance