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The Walsh Group Project Community Relations Manager in Louisville, Kentucky
Overview
Walsh is currently seeking a Project Community Relations Manager for our Great Lakes Water Division in Louisville, Kentucky .
Under the direct supervision of the Business Group Leader, develop and execute a strategy and program designed to represent the organization favorably; increase community knowledge of the projects, milestones, and company in general; communicate with target audiences; write, edit, and distribute community notices; and work collaboratively with the community to maintain support for projects. Build connection with the communities we work in by seeking out and arranging volunteer events for our staff and craft to attend. Contribute to the business development efforts for the Great Lakes Water Group and work on building brand recognition for the Company and Business Group.Take an active role in securing new and maintaining existing client relationships.
As a fourth-generation, family-owned business, Walsh recruits individuals who are seeking a small company feel with a large company backing. Walsh is a successful fast-growing company at the forefront of technology and is committed to being the employer of choice to our employees and the builder of choice to our customers.
Walsh is a company where, when you work hard, you will be recognized. If this sounds like you, please apply!
Responsibilities
Initiate and maintain regular communications with local communities.
Manages the development and distribution of all public notifications for the group.
Organizes community outreach events.
Interfaces with City Council offices and agency staff to obtain permits and approvals (i.e., concurrences, noise variances, etc.).
Supports public relations efforts, including facilitating media requests, site tours, photography, planning for major project milestones, etc.
Works with community Traffic and Operations staff to coordinate and incorporate the community’s perspective into construction activity planning.
Works with community Environmental staff to prevent and mitigate negative community impacts by proactively addressing quality of life concerns (i.e. trash, noise, dust, graffiti, etc.).
Attends/facilitates regular community meetings (if required by project(s)).
Manages community-based programs which support environmental and workforce development.
Manages community giving/donation budget and seeks community service/volunteer opportunities for the group.
Participates in pursuit strategy development and occasional or potential client engagement.
Responsible for business development input into CRM.
Participates in presentation preparation and coaching of the Walsh client pitch team (BGL, Program Manager, Project Executives, Project Managers and Superintendents) in order to respond to client proposals, RFPs, new developments or project opportunities.
Participates in Industry events & associations as well as civic and community organizations to establish network and build alliances.
Attends several multiple-day conferences per year (requiring travel), arranging client meetings/dinners in advance, and organizes company-hosted events (if applicable) with other Walsh Business Development professionals.
Supports Pursuit, Industry, Client, Market Research and Business Intelligence.
Assists in monitoring customer satisfaction with company services and personnel.
Develops social media content highlighting the Great Lakes Water Group’s positive impacts on communities. Manages presence on LinkedIn, Twitter, etc., only posting with approval of content by BGL and/or Corporate Marketing Group.
Manages Holiday Gifts for clients and partners.
Manages organization of regional meetings and team building events.
Qualifications
5+ years of experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft office
Must maintain the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with business and community leaders
Ability to record and deliver information and explain procedures
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Business, Public Affairs, etc. preferred
Attend morning, lunchtime, evening and sometimes occasional weekend events.
The Walsh Group offers competitive wages and benefits, including:
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Generous Vacation Time & Paid US Holidays
Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Commuter Benefits Program
Maternity Leave Policy
Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Term Life and AD&D Insurance
The Walsh Group, Ltd. Is committed to providing equal opportunity to qualified applicants with disabilities to compete for jobs. To request a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please contact the Human Resources Department at 312-563-5905 or hr@walshgroup.com .
An Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/Veteran
Job Locations US-KY-Louisville
Requisition ID 2024-12554
Position Type Experienced - Full-Time
Category Project Management
Division Water