The Jacobs-led team will serve as MARTA's CPMO Supplemental Services Consultant and manage the construction aspects. A joint venture between Jacobs and H. J. Russell & Company – was selected to support the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) as they embark on their expansion program. Summary of position: This position requires an individual who can initiate and develop effective working relationships with a wide range of people at varying levels of organizations; who is diplomatic and tactful; who can independently meet job responsibilities in an organized and efficient manner; who has the knowledge and skill to apply all relevant resources when solving problems; who builds and sustains teamwork through trust relationships with team members. The Sr. Communications Lead will be responsible for coordinating the duties of their reports/sub-consultants and ensuring all external and internal communications meet the requirements set forth by the MARTA client. Communications/Public Involvement efforts will focus on MARTA’s capital improvement programs, including State of Good Repair (TR-IV events, Parking Lot Paving, SMART Restrooms) and the Station Rehabilitation Programs, as well as other programs and projects as needed. Key Responsibilities: Participates in the development, updating, and implementation of the following: - Public information and Communications plan (PICP) and Public Involvement Plan (PIP), - Public Information Request (PIR) responses, - Collateral and outreach content development (fact sheets, posters/flyers, advertisements, signage, web and social media content, PowerPoint decks, etc.); coordinate printing, translation, and distribution with proper departments. - Responsible for developing and differentiating communications strategies and campaigns for varied internal and external audiences, creating unified messaging (one voice for the project that is clear and concise), and ensuring consistency and alignment with MARTA messaging and branding requirements. - Plans and coordinates staff duties for stakeholder and public meetings and events, including groundbreakings, ribbon-cuttings, milestone celebrations, etc. (invitations, logistics planning, event space contracting, collateral, and printing, space planning (layout, displays, table positioning, ADA accommodation, parking), supplies, interpreter coordination, etc. - Coordinates with and supports Public Engagement sub-consultants. - Attends internal project meetings to gather project updates and provide updates on any comms/public involvement activity. - Attends and supports public events for the State of Good Repair program and other MARTA events as directed by the client. - Continually seeks out opportunities to improve MARTA’s brand and ridership and serve the MARTA client.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Communications, Planning, Marketing, or a similar field. Ideally, you'll also have: - Minimum five or more years experience with at least three years in Communications and Public Outreach (experience in transportation infrastructure preferred) -
