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Get Access To All JobsAt ERM, effective communication isn’t just messaging, it’s how projects earn trust, secure approvals, and sustain long-term success. As a Principal Consultant, Strategic Communications and Stakeholder Engagement, you’ll guide complex stakeholder engagement and communications strategies that directly influence clients’ social license to operate across diverse industries and geographies. We are looking for individuals based in the Columbus, Ohio area.
What Your Impact Is:
- Lead end-to-end delivery of strategic communications and stakeholder engagement programs
- Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, shaping strategy on high-visibility projects
- Drive cross-functional collaboration to deliver integrated, results-focused solutions
- Influence business growth through client development, marketing initiatives, and proposal leadership
- Champion innovative, equitable communications strategies that reflect diverse stakeholder needs
What You'll Bring:
Required
- 6-8+ years of experience in public affairs, PR, communications, or related field (consulting or agency preferred)
- Proven experience managing projects, client relationships, budgets, and teams
- Strong facilitation and presentation skills across diverse audiences
- Expertise in stakeholder engagement, public consultation programs, and communications strategy
- Exceptional writing and editing skills (AP style proficiency preferred)
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Willingness and ability to travel
Preferred
- 8+ years of relevant experience
- Background in energy, environmental, or infrastructure sectors
- Experience with social risk analysis, monitoring, and reporting
- Media relations and crisis communications experience
- Exposure to Environmental Justice initiatives
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, public affairs, journalism, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead strategic communications and stakeholder engagement initiatives from planning through execution
- Manage client relationships, project teams, budgets, and timelines
- Design and implement public consultation programs (in-person and virtual)
- Develop integrated communication materials (fact sheets, websites, newsletters, reports, etc.)
- Drive media relations strategy and execution
- Analyze stakeholder insights and trends to inform client strategies
- Facilitate meetings, workshops, and community engagement events
- Oversee social risk assessments tied to capital projects, M&A, and permitting efforts
- Collaborate across teams to deliver innovative, technology-enabled communication solutions
- Support business development through proposals, networking, and industry engagement
- Coordinate subcontractors and internal resources to ensure seamless project delivery
For the Principal Consultant, Strategic Communications and Stakeholder Engagement position, the anticipated annual base pay is $121,500–$150,800 (USD). Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range. This role may be eligible for bonus pay subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible).
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off (vacation, sick, and floating holidays), parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k), and other applicable benefits to eligible employees.
Who We Are:
As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.
At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.
Please submit your resume and brief cover letter.
ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Thank you for your interest in ERM!
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At ERM, effective communication isn’t just messaging, it’s how projects earn trust, secure approvals, and sustain long-term success. As a Principal Consultant, Strategic Communications and Stakeholder Engagement, you’ll guide complex stakeholder engagement and communications strategies that directly influence clients’ social license to operate across diverse industries and geographies. We are looking for individuals based in the Columbus, Ohio area.
What Your Impact Is:
- Lead end-to-end delivery of strategic communications and stakeholder engagement programs
- Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, shaping strategy on high-visibility projects
- Drive cross-functional collaboration to deliver integrated, results-focused solutions
- Influence business growth through client development, marketing initiatives, and proposal leadership
- Champion innovative, equitable communications strategies that reflect diverse stakeholder needs
What You'll Bring:
Required
- 6-8+ years of experience in public affairs, PR, communications, or related field (consulting or agency preferred)
- Proven experience managing projects, client relationships, budgets, and teams
- Strong facilitation and presentation skills across diverse audiences
- Expertise in stakeholder engagement, public consultation programs, and communications strategy
- Exceptional writing and editing skills (AP style proficiency preferred)
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Willingness and ability to travel
Preferred
- 8+ years of relevant experience
- Background in energy, environmental, or infrastructure sectors
- Experience with social risk analysis, monitoring, and reporting
- Media relations and crisis communications experience
- Exposure to Environmental Justice initiatives
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, public affairs, journalism, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead strategic communications and stakeholder engagement initiatives from planning through execution
- Manage client relationships, project teams, budgets, and timelines
- Design and implement public consultation programs (in-person and virtual)
- Develop integrated communication materials (fact sheets, websites, newsletters, reports, etc.)
- Drive media relations strategy and execution
- Analyze stakeholder insights and trends to inform client strategies
- Facilitate meetings, workshops, and community engagement events
- Oversee social risk assessments tied to capital projects, M&A, and permitting efforts
- Collaborate across teams to deliver innovative, technology-enabled communication solutions
- Support business development through proposals, networking, and industry engagement
- Coordinate subcontractors and internal resources to ensure seamless project delivery
For the Principal Consultant, Strategic Communications and Stakeholder Engagement position, the anticipated annual base pay is $121,500–$150,800 (USD). Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range. This role may be eligible for bonus pay subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible).
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off (vacation, sick, and floating holidays), parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k), and other applicable benefits to eligible employees.
Who We Are:
As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.
At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.
Please submit your resume and brief cover letter.
ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Thank you for your interest in ERM!
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Strategic Communications Consultant
Document your specialized communications expertise now
PERM requires your employer to prove the job genuinely needs your qualifications. Gather performance reviews, published work, campaign results, and any credentials showing expertise in areas like crisis communications or policy messaging before you start negotiating sponsorship.
Distinguish EB-2 and EB-3 eligibility early
EB-2 applies if your role requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience. EB-3 covers bachelor's-level professionals. Getting this classification right at the offer stage prevents costly reclassification delays after PERM is already filed.
Find sponsors using Migrate Mate's verified employer database
Target employers with a documented history of green card sponsorship for communications roles. Migrate Mate lists employers with verified sponsorship records so you're applying where PERM filings are an established practice, not a first-time experiment for HR.
Verify the offered wage meets DOL prevailing standards
PERM labor certification requires the offered wage to meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check wage levels before accepting an offer, so your employer isn't caught underpaying during PERM review.
Ask employers about their PERM recruitment timeline
PERM requires employers to run a formal recruitment test before filing, which typically takes several months. Ask prospective sponsors whether they've completed PERM before or whether this will be their first filing, so you understand how long your process realistically starts.
Track your priority date if you're from a backlogged country
Nationals of India and China face significant per-country backlogs on employment-based green cards. Once your I-140 is approved, your priority date determines when you can file for adjustment of status, so monitor the monthly USCIS Visa Bulletin to plan accordingly.
Green Card Strategic Communications Consultant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Strategic Communications Consultant role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
It depends on how the employer defines the position's minimum requirements. If the role requires a master's degree or a bachelor's degree plus at least five years of progressive experience in communications, strategy, or a related field, EB-2 likely applies. If the minimum is a bachelor's degree, EB-3 is the appropriate category. Your employer's attorney will confirm classification during PERM labor certification.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa provides temporary work authorization, typically in three-year increments, while green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence with no ongoing renewal requirement. The process is also different: green card sponsorship requires PERM labor certification filed with the Department of Labor, then an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS, and finally adjustment of status or consular processing. Unlike H-1B, there is no lottery, but per-country annual limits mean nationals of high-demand countries may wait years before a visa number becomes available.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for communications roles?
Your employer must obtain a prevailing wage determination from DOL, then conduct a formal recruitment campaign, including job postings, to demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker is available for the position. For Strategic Communications Consultant roles, the employer must clearly document the specialized requirements, such as expertise in policy messaging, executive communications, or media strategy, that justify sponsoring a foreign national. DOL then reviews the application before the employer can file an I-140 with USCIS.
Can I change employers after my green card process is started?
Yes, but the timing matters. If your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more and the new role is in the same or a similar occupation under the SOC classification system, AC21 portability allows you to change employers without restarting the process. Separately, an approved I-140 from a prior employer may let you carry over your priority date to a new employer's petition, which can protect years of waiting time in the queue.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor green cards for communications consultants?
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified green card sponsorship history for communications and related roles. Because PERM filings are public record through DOL, Migrate Mate surfaces employers who have already navigated the process, so you're not introducing the idea to an HR team encountering it for the first time. Targeting experienced sponsors dramatically reduces the risk of a sponsorship commitment that stalls during PERM recruitment or gets deprioritized internally.