Strategic Communications Specialist III

• Club Ride Las Vegas Program AECOM
• 3.7 Las Vegas, NV Job Details Full-time $85,000
• $120,000 a year 22 hours ago Benefits Passenger ride along program AD&D insurance Employee stock purchase plan Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Marketing project management Marketing design Version control Website maintenance Content project management Website management Basic graphic design principles Microsoft Excel Content creation for technical audiences Event planning logistics Managing marketing teams Bachelor's degree in communications WordPress Web development Team leadership Technical documentation Bachelor of Science Coaching Focus groups (needs assessment method) Public relations stakeholder management Marketing management Project communication management Focus group research Bachelor's degree Construction industry experience Graphic design software Quality control Grassroots community outreach Mentoring Collaboration with community partners Full Job Description Company Description Work with Us.

Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Job Description AECOM's West Region Strategic Communications Group is looking for a senior-level communications specialist in the role of Strategic Communications Specialist III possessing a strong technical focus to lead communications for the Club Ride Project in Las Vegas, NV. The Strategic Communications Specialist III position is a full-time in office role

About Club Ride:

Club Ride works with the business community, regional stakeholders and residents to reduce traffic congestion and travel emissions in Southern Nevada. The program provides education, services and promotions that encourage the use of transit, active transportation, carpooling and vanpooling as a means to improve quality of live in the community. AECOM is responsible for the comprehensive management of Club Ride. This includes an outreach team responsible for developing community relationships and maintaining a network of employer and community partners that implement commute options programs. In this role the person will also provide oversight to a multi-disciplinary team of subconsultants that fulfill regional marketing and communications along with specialized strategies to expand the program's reach and impact. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Creates Communications Plans/strategies and executes related campaigns/outreach for transportation and engineering projects. Engages and informs stakeholders, communities, and residents on projects in-person and/or virtually, or through written materials. Manages the drafting of content for e-newsletters, stakeholder communication, fact sheets, FAQs, exhibit content, and other materials as needed. Owns from-scratch technical writing and content development

• developing core messaging, technical narrative, and comprehensive reports such as annual management briefs, board updates, and fact sheets.

Translates complex technical inputs from engineers and technical meetings into clear content suitable for public, leadership, and stakeholder audiences. Attends technical meetings to extract key points, verify facts, and convert detailed technical information into accessible reports, briefs, and web updates. Manages website and CMS tasks on WordPress including day-to-day updates (documents, links, images, page edits) and light web development needs such as minor functionality changes. Develops PowerPoint decks, performs document formatting, and leads brand cleanup efforts—refreshing visuals, legacy graphics, and large technical documents to ensure consistency and on-brand quality. Coordinates with other AECOM and client staff to prepare graphic displays, layouts, and presentations that align with client brand standards. Plans logistics, execution, and facilitation of public meetings, workshops, open houses, focus groups, and other community outreach events, both in-person and virtual. Develops themes, core messages, and collateral for diverse audiences including digital users, media, local communities, statutory bodies, technical groups, and elected representatives. Manages rapid-response communications tasks such as tracking down facts, coordinating print pickups, and responding to quick-turn internal requests. Assists client with media relations and reporter inquiries as needed. Exercises sound judgment when communicating with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring quality and consistency in all outputs while mentoring and coaching junior staff. Maintains organization, quality control, and version control discipline by using SharePoint for file management. Demonstrates software agility by confidently switching between various communications tools, with a willingness to learn new platforms as needed.

Qualifications Minimum Requirements:

BA/BS degree with 4+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency in experience and/or education.

Preferred Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in communications or a related field with over 4 years of communications experience in the engineering/infrastructure industry. Preferred experience performing communications tasks for light rail or other transit projects in the construction phase. Significant experience managing multiple projects, tasks, and deadlines on complex infrastructure projects. Proven ability to understand technical project details and develop an effective communications strategy that translates technical language into clear, accessible messaging. Strong technical writing skills—able to create comprehensive reports, briefs, and digital content from scratch. Experience overseeing and quality controlling work products from various sub-discipline contributors, such as graphic designers and social media content developers. Familiarity with WordPress/CMS platforms, with comfort in performing updates and minor coding adjustments. Intermediate level skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with the Adobe suite of tools. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with technical teams, leadership, and community stakeholders. A collaborative "leader-doer" mindset with the capacity to work independently in a top-down leadership environment while delivering high-volume production work with precision. Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Relocation is not offered for this opportunity. Sponsorship is not offered for this position now or in the future. At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. About

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