Communications & Public Engagement Manager - Brailsford and Dunlavey

Brailsford and Dunlavey is seeking a highly skilled Communications and Public Engagement Manager to join our growing team in the Baltimore area! Are you someone who prides themselves on being disciplined, highly organized, and resourceful? Are you driven by intellectual curiosity and in pursuit of a more challenging and rewarding career path? Do you desire to work in a collaborative, high-performance environment with leadership committed to fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion? If these qualities align with your values, B&D might be the ideal place for you!

Achieve a work-life balance with our hybrid work arrangement. The candidate we are looking for will be based in the client's Baltimore office for two days a week and will work remotely for three days a week. Please note that the job will require occasional travel to school sites for events and engagements.

Position Purpose

This position fulfills a management role supporting school districts’ planning and execution of modernization programs in the areas of communications and public engagement for K-12 modernization programs.

Since 2014, Brailsford & Dunlavey has been a trusted advisor to the program’s core partners, Baltimore City Public Schools and Maryland Stadium Authority, with a team of project managers and communications and public engagement professionals. The Communications & Public Engagement (CPE) Manager is responsible for managing, executing, and refining the program’s current communication strategy and methods.

Brailsford & Dunlavey’s CPE team develops communications and public engagement strategies for clients across the nation who seek to achieve bold visions through the built environment. The CPE team provides advisory services and functions as a communications and engagement shop within organizations, increasing client’s ability to build a shared understanding of processes and outcomes with the communities they serve.

Position Responsibilities

• Manage, execute, and refine (as needed) all areas of the Baltimore 21st Century School Buildings Program Communications Plan.
• Ensure program materials, i.e., manuals, postcards, presentations, and reports, follow the Program’s style guide. Design a variety of program materials and documents, including flyers, signage, social media announcements, postcards, mailers, letters, and reports.
• With the assistance of the CPE Coordinator, manage a social media content bank and schedule. Keep track of social media goals of increasing program awareness, driving traffic to the Program website, and boosting engagement.
• Manage program website content to include community meeting and public event notifications, homepage highlights, executive committee meeting dates and minutes, and local hire updates.
• Manage website contract agreements between partners – confirm billing, review update/upgrade needs, and manage redesign requests.
• Documentation: Secure vendors and the school district to photograph and film major public events. Manage the archive of all photos and videos. Record and edit short community outreach-related videos and take photographs at events and meetings. Provide final editing (film and photo) as needed.
• Plan and execute all program-related major public events, i.e., groundbreakings, ribbon cuttings, and forums. Secure vendors, coordinate tours, manage event staff, communicate with media liaisons, and ensure organized setup and cleanup of event spaces.
• Arrange the opening of time capsules found in demolished schools. Photograph and archive all content. Arrange time capsule ‘discovery’ events with internal staff and associated school communities. Maintain inventory of all time capsule materials.
• Provide communications/engagement supports to teams within the 21st Century School Buildings Program, for example:
• Community & Public Relations Team: Develop swing space communication materials, assist with community meeting preparation, and join in (as-needed) student-centered engagement activities.
• Photograph and digitize art found in original school buildings. Develop wayfinding and swing space signage. Design building dedication plaques.
• Assist in the collection of content for and compilation of annual reports.
• Refine presentations and documents to meet program brand guidelines.
• Perform additional duties as assigned with the effort and skills required to contribute to B&D’s continued growth.

Supervisory Responsibilities

CPE Manager will manage and support the professional development of the CPE Coordinator.

Position Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in marketing or communications-related field.
• Minimum of five years managing communications projects related to public engagement and multiple projects simultaneously. Experience in community-based engagement preferred.
• Reliable transportation
• Experience in community-based engagement preferred.
• Comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Office and 365 applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint.
• Proficiency with photography and video equipment
• Proficiency with graphic design software including Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, and Illustrator
• Proficiency with video editing software including Final Cut Pro or similar software
• Proficiency with website content management including knowledge of XHTML coding
• Proficiency with social media platform management
• Excellent oral, written, and visual communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to client satisfaction.
• Proven adaptability, flexibility, and creativity
• Demonstrated ability to thrive within a team structure
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated sensitivity, knowledge and understanding of individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender, gender identity, cultural, disability and ethical backgrounds.

Why work with us?

We lead the planning, development, and management of the places that shape and strengthen our communities. At B&D, you can make a meaningful impact on the communities around you while advancing your career. We strongly believe that for you to invest your career in us, we must also invest in YOU. That's why B&D offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes 100% company-paid medical, prescription, and dental insurance premiums for employees and their children. Our benefits package includes vision insurance, 401K retirement plan, paid time off, employee assistance programs, cell phone reimbursement, and many more! At B&D, we also prioritize growth opportunities, diversity and inclusion, mentorship programs, and work/life balance. Does it get better than this? We don't think so, and if you agree, we encourage you to apply with us today. We are excited to meet you.

The base annual salary range for this role is currently $75,000.90,000 Pay scales are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual pay is determined through interviews and an assessment of several factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, relevant education, and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate, and pay relative to other team members.

Brailsford & Dunlavey is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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