Community Liaison (Field Based)

ERM

Overland Park, KS

Part Time

Mid Level

7 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

ERM is hiring a Community Liaison in Inola, Oklahoma. This position engages directly with clients, consultants, and community members on a regular basis to assist the client Public Affairs & Economic Development Lead to facilitate engagement and meetings with local authorities and community members. This is a part-time (8+ hours a week), limited-term role with a duration of 18 months, potentially extendable.

Key Responsibilities

Serves as a point of contact for the public.
Attends and facilitates local in-person open houses, site visits, and stakeholder meetings.
Responds to landowner inquiries.
Supports strategy and informational material development.
Supports implementation of communication plan and public engagement strategy.
Attends internal project team meetings as needed.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of relevant experience and demonstrated knowledge of project and/or corporate communications, public affairs, community relations, or local community involvement.
Bachelor's degree in communications, public affairs or similar with relevant field experience preferred.
Excellent interpersonal, note taking and public speaking skills.
Ability to work autonomously to manage competing priorities, synthesize ideas, plan strategically, and implement actions.
Located within easy commuting distance of Inola, OK.
Commitment to ERM values.
Effective and collaborative team player.

Nice to Have

Previous experience with a mining/metals company or client is preferred.

Working at ERM

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, ERM partners with the world's leading organizations to create innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlock commercial opportunities. ERM values creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment, viewing diversity as a strength that helps create better solutions for clients. The company supports clients across their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by deep technical expertise in environmental, health, safety, risk, and social issues, with a comprehensive 'boots to boardroom' approach.

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