Emergent Method is seeking a proactive and experienced communication and outreach coordinator to support a federally funded disaster recovery program by connecting storm-impacted individuals and communities to available recovery resources.
The ideal candidate will have strong communication and interpersonal skills, excellent writing and editing capabilities, and experience working in fast-paced, public-facing roles along with familiarity with North Carolina geographies. Experience in strategic outreach, stakeholder engagement, disaster recovery, or resource navigation is preferred.
This is a full-time, in-person role based in North Carolina.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: - Supporting efforts related to strategic communication, public relations, social media management, stakeholder engagement and public outreach, research, or other needs
- Using problem-solving skills to identify client needs, define goals and objectives, and coordinate and support communication deliverables, plans, and campaigns that are strategic, comprehensive, and aligned with client goals
- Creating external communications, including press releases, marketing collateral, social media content, and other deliverables for a variety of projects and clients
- Planning and coordinating outreach events that support residents in the recovery process and attending events as needed
- Utilizing project management skills for proactive communication with clients and team members, documenting project progress and meetings, tracking and reporting progress on project milestones, understanding client needs, developing appropriate timelines and processes, seeking feedback, and delivering above-satisfactory deliverables and work products
- Thinking critically and demonstrating true problem-solving skills with a willingness to "roll up your sleeves" and complete tasks and projects with minimal oversight
- Serving as a trusted client resource and upholding the firm's reputation by remaining client-focused and committed to delivering above and beyond expectations
Minimum qualifications and expectations include: - Bachelor's degree in mass communication, public relations, English, public administration, nonprofit management, communication studies, or a related field
- One to three years of experience in communication, marketing, journalism, public relations, public outreach, communications consulting, or related experience that clearly demonstrates comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities
- Experience working in the public sector or on government-funded programs is a plus
- Demonstrated skills in content development and copy editing, with expertise in AP and related style guidelines
- Ability to conceptualize and execute on a variety of communication efforts, including in-person, print, and digital outreach
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, organizational and time management skills, attention to detail, and commitment to deadlines with ability to manage projects, deadlines, and deliverables
- Personable and eager to build meaningful relationships with team members and clients
- Takes initiative to complete tasks and takes ownership over timelines and work product
- Ability to multitask, shifting from task to task and balancing competing priorities
- Willingness to learn new skills and adopt new methodologies; open-minded and accepting of feedback
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook and Excel
Why Emergent Method? At Emergent Method, we have a culture you won't find anywhere else. We offer a flexible and fun environment where each team member can create their own success by challenging themselves, learning new skills, and contributing towards exciting projects that impact the communities we serve. We trust our teammates, believe in their talents, and celebrate their successes. We're just as serious about developing our team and fostering a supportive, encouraging environment as we are about doing quality work for our clients. Our team shares a vision of being singular, unequaled, and extraordinary. While being a part of the Method often means going outside of your comfort zone, leaning into discomfort, thinking outside of the box, and being part of a collaborative and dynamic team, it will ultimately lead to unparalleled personal and professional growth. You'll catch us hanging out on the weekends, having monthly happy hours, throwing great office parties and events (both virtual and in-person), and planning a variety of after-work get-togethers because we enjoy being around each other.
Whether in our Baton Rouge headquarters, or working remote throughout the U.S., we're constantly communicating, chatting on Slack, and staying as connected as ever - no matter where we are. We are committed to our employees the same way they are committed to us, and we trust our team to get the job done, whether in the office or working from home.
In addition to the emphasis we place on culture, we offer the following benefits to our team: - Competitive salary and bonuses
- Monthly technology and wellness stipends
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits
- Flexible work hours and working environments, including unlimited time off
- Top-of-the-line tools and technology equipment
- Frequent care packages and gift cards to spoil our employees
- Financial support and time off for training, conferences, certifications, and other opportunities for professional growth and development
Background Emergent Method is a nationally recognized management consulting firm focused on developing and implementing plans, programs, and initiatives that result in transformative impact.We are focused on strengthening the skills, capacity, and resources of our clients to support them in creating unique and valuable experiences for their stakeholders.
With an uncommonly high degree of ownership in the work we do, our team thrives on solving complex challenges, delivering solutions built to last, and driving transformational growth.
We work from the inside out - fully engaged with our client teams and invested in their success. Their most pressing challenges and opportunities become our own. Our flexible, adaptable approach allows us to work seamlessly as trusted advisers, embedded team members, or both, to support client needs, using every engagement as an opportunity to deliver powerful results, together.
Our expertise travels well to all markets and benefits all sectors, allowing us to work wherever there's a good client fit. Our consultants have significant experience working across a wide range of industries and in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. We successfully work within the bounds of both large-scale projects that may span years as well as short-term, time-sensitive efforts.
Our integrated, interdisciplinary team of consultants brings an expansive range of skillsets and experience to power a broad scope of services and solutions. Whether you are looking to develop or implement a new strategy, brand, marketing or communication campaign, IT system, program, or a unique and innovative project, we stand ready to be your partner.
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Emergent Method and associated entities are equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis or any protected class under federal, state, or local law.