At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment; we live and breathe it every day.
That’s why we pledge to support and empower all of our people to make a positive impact when working hand in hand with our business to drive change. We'll help you accelerate your career and empower you with the right technology and training as you bring ideas and projects to life.
Together with your colleagues, clients, and partners, you'll make an impact that is felt by all. See where your commitment could take you.
Who are we looking for?
GHD is seeking a Community Engagement and Communications Advisor to join our Strategic Communications, Engagement and Communities business, based out of Detroit, Michigan.
In this role, you will provide clients with community engagement and communication services on a broad range of projects across multiple markets and sectors. You will help develop public engagement and communication strategies, coordinate public engagement and public involvement activities, facilitate engagement sessions, and work on environmental justice and equity initiatives.
If you’re passionate about making a difference in your community through meaningful public participation, we invite you to bring your expertise to GHD.
Our Hybrid Work Model:
Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in the office three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.
Working with an energetic and high-performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:
Lead development of Public and Stakeholder Engagement, Public Involvement and Communication Plans
Undertake stakeholder analysis and community scans
Develop and deploy public engagement activities, including surveys, open houses, public information sessions, and workshops
Support development of a variety of print communications materials, including newsletters, letters, display boards, presentations, fact sheets, advertisements, and media releases
Oversee creative assets across channels including presentation decks, infographics, renderings, event graphics, signage, social/digital content, website management, video/animation (where applicable), and print materials
Assist with stakeholder engagement by arranging actions, meetings, events, and supporting materials to promote stakeholder understanding and commitment.
Collect and analyze public feedback and prepare consultation summary documents
Assisting with proposal writing for new projects
Manage multiple concurrent engagement and communication projects, prioritize workflow, track budgets, and ensure timely delivery and quality control of materials
Help colleagues manage client and customer relationships by using relevant sales or client systems.
Support and/or lead indigenous and tribal engagement across the U.S. and Canada.
What you’ll bring to the team:
Post-secondary education in environment, social sciences or equivalent experience.
10+ years of progressive experience in community building, engagement and partnerships, including a combination that includes the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC), infrastructure industry
Proficiency with design/production tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft 365, presentation software, digital/social platforms); familiarity with emerging visualization/engagement tools for public meetings a plus.
Self-starter and strong organizational skills: able to lead through ambiguity, manage budgets/timelines, coordinate across disciplines, deliver high-quality work under deadlines.
Experience in community/public-engagement or stakeholder communications within AEC, infrastructure or built-environment projects.
Collaborative mindset, comfortable working with both creative teams and technical professionals (engineers, planners, architects) and translating technical content for public audiences.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with project staff and partners
Ability to effectively work in a fast-paced environment
Class G driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a
diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to
all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, national
origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related
medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other
category protected by federal, state, or local law.
Skills Required
- Post-secondary education in environment, social sciences or equivalent experience
- 10+ years progressive experience in community building, engagement and partnerships, including AEC/infrastructure experience
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and presentation software
- Experience with digital/social platforms and website management
- Strong organizational skills, self-starter, able to manage budgets and timelines
- Experience in community/public-engagement or stakeholder communications within AEC, infrastructure or built-environment projects
- Collaborative mindset; ability to translate technical content for public audiences
- Class G driver’s license and access to a vehicle
- Familiarity with emerging visualization/engagement tools for public meetings (a plus)
What We Do
GHD recognises and understands the world is constantly changing. We are committed to solving the world’s biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and urbanisation. We are a global professional services company that leads through engineering, construction and architectural expertise. Our forward-looking, innovative approaches connect and sustain communities around the world. Delivering extraordinary social and economic outcomes, we are focused on building lasting relationships with our partners and clients. Established in 1928, we remain wholly owned by our people. We are 10,000+ diverse and skilled individuals connected by over 200 offices, across five continents – Asia, Australia, Europe, North and South America, and the Pacific region.
