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Communications and Engagement Specialist jobs are open across nonprofits, healthcare, higher education, government, and corporate sectors, from entry-level coordinator to senior and director roles, with specializations in internal communications, community engagement, and stakeholder relations. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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What We're Looking For
At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.This opportunity entails planning, developing, and leading public involvement strategies and programs for clients to facilitate communication and acceptance of projects and initiatives.
What You’ll Do:
- Manages day to day operations and oversees the creation of marketing and communications collateral to ensure that it is consistent with client brand guidelines and quality standards including fact sheets, presentations, press releases and reports.
- Implements public involvement, communications, and outreach strategies and programs for clients to facilitate communication and acceptance of projects and initiatives and monitor their success.
- Develops content to provide consistent, targeted, and impactful messages
- Directs the development of and approves speeches, presentation materials, correspondence, digital media (such as social media, email newsletters, and websites) and other media for client review.
- Engages with client to develop, recommend and determine appropriate communications vehicles to disseminate project or program information with stakeholders as directed by the communications plan and the client.
- Identifies stakeholder perceptions of the initiative and its services, and makes recommendations necessary to improve perceptions, build support and advance project or program goals.
- Defines and reports key performance indicators (KPIs) to indicate a campaign's level of effectiveness.
- Plans and coordinates community meetings including scheduling, determining location, and ensuring proper setup and materials are present.
- Oversees compliance with rules and laws specifically outlined by state and federal regulations and those that may be requested by clients.
- Implements quality control procedures to ensure team is producing high quality programs.
- Contributes ideas for new initiatives through research and recommends innovative communications and outreach techniques
- Responsible for the recruitment, hiring, mentoring, development, and retention of staff, including performance and compensation reviews.
- Contracts with and manages sub-consultants for public/community relations, graphic design, and other outside work when needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
What You’ll Need:
- Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Marketing, Communications, English, Journalism or related field and 8 years of relevant experience, or
- In lieu of education, 12 years of relevant experience
Additional Information
Click here for benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards
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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. #AR #MarketingSalesCommunications.
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NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES:
HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees.
What We're Looking For
At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.This opportunity entails planning, developing, and leading public involvement strategies and programs for clients to facilitate communication and acceptance of projects and initiatives.
What You’ll Do:
- Manages day to day operations and oversees the creation of marketing and communications collateral to ensure that it is consistent with client brand guidelines and quality standards including fact sheets, presentations, press releases and reports.
- Implements public involvement, communications, and outreach strategies and programs for clients to facilitate communication and acceptance of projects and initiatives and monitor their success.
- Develops content to provide consistent, targeted, and impactful messages
- Directs the development of and approves speeches, presentation materials, correspondence, digital media (such as social media, email newsletters, and websites) and other media for client review.
- Engages with client to develop, recommend and determine appropriate communications vehicles to disseminate project or program information with stakeholders as directed by the communications plan and the client.
- Identifies stakeholder perceptions of the initiative and its services, and makes recommendations necessary to improve perceptions, build support and advance project or program goals.
- Defines and reports key performance indicators (KPIs) to indicate a campaign's level of effectiveness.
- Plans and coordinates community meetings including scheduling, determining location, and ensuring proper setup and materials are present.
- Oversees compliance with rules and laws specifically outlined by state and federal regulations and those that may be requested by clients.
- Implements quality control procedures to ensure team is producing high quality programs.
- Contributes ideas for new initiatives through research and recommends innovative communications and outreach techniques
- Responsible for the recruitment, hiring, mentoring, development, and retention of staff, including performance and compensation reviews.
- Contracts with and manages sub-consultants for public/community relations, graphic design, and other outside work when needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
What You’ll Need:
- Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Marketing, Communications, English, Journalism or related field and 8 years of relevant experience, or
- In lieu of education, 12 years of relevant experience
Additional Information
Click here for benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards
Click here to learn more about Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. #AR #MarketingSalesCommunications.
Locations:
Austin, TX.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES:
HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in communications and engagement specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience developing and distributing internal or external communications content
- Proficiency with email marketing platforms, content management systems, and social platforms
- Ability to write clearly for multiple audiences including executives, employees, and the public
- Experience managing community outreach programs or stakeholder engagement initiatives
- Familiarity with analytics tools to measure content performance and audience engagement
Tips for Your Communications and Engagement Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume for each sector
Nonprofits want to see community impact metrics, while corporate roles expect internal campaign reach and employee engagement scores. Reframe the same experience using the language and outcomes each hiring sector actually values, not a one-size-fits-all summary.
Show writing samples for every application
Most hiring managers for this role screen out candidates who list strong writing skills but submit no samples. Attach two or three short pieces, a newsletter, a press release, or a stakeholder brief, so reviewers can assess your voice immediately.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists communications and engagement specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target job titles beyond the obvious label
Many identical roles are posted as Communications Coordinator, Community Relations Specialist, or Stakeholder Engagement Manager. Searching only your exact title means missing active openings, so search by function and responsibility, not just the job title itself.
Prepare a stakeholder scenario for interviews
Interviewers frequently ask you to walk through a real situation where you had to align competing stakeholder priorities or manage a sensitive message. Prepare a specific example with a clear outcome, not a general description of your communication style.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate salary
Offers for this role often leave the reporting structure, budget authority, and content ownership ambiguous. Clarify those details before accepting, since your ability to do the job well depends on them more than the title or the starting figure.
Communications and Engagement Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most communications and engagement specialists?
The most active employers for communications and engagement specialists right now are Apple, ISS World, and WilmerHale, and the most openings are in California, Texas, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems, universities, and large nonprofits consistently represent a significant share of active postings.
How many communications and engagement specialist jobs are remote?
About 85% of communications and engagement specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broad employer flexibility for this role. Internal communications and content-focused positions tend to have the highest remote availability, while community engagement and stakeholder outreach roles more often require in-person or regional presence.
How do you become a communications and engagement specialist?
Most communications and engagement specialists start with a bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, or a related field, then build experience through internships, volunteer communications work, or entry-level coordinator roles. Developing a portfolio of writing samples, event campaigns, or outreach initiatives is essential. Many professionals also pursue credentials in project management or digital communications to strengthen their candidacy for mid-level positions.
Can I get hired as a communications and engagement specialist without much experience?
Yes, entry-level positions exist and hiring managers in this field regularly consider candidates who demonstrate strong writing ability and community involvement over direct job experience. Volunteer communications work for a local organization, managing a student publication, or running a community newsletter can substitute for paid experience. Tailoring your application to show specific outcomes, not just tasks, makes the strongest case.
What does the communications and engagement specialist interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a phone or video screen focused on your background and communication philosophy, followed by a panel interview with communications leadership and cross-functional stakeholders. Many employers include a writing or editing exercise, sometimes a full take-home brief. Final rounds often involve presenting a sample communications plan or campaign concept to demonstrate strategic thinking alongside execution ability.
Where can I find and apply to communications and engagement specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to communications and engagement specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level, sector preference, and location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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