Communications Coordinator

About the Role

We are looking for a Communications Coordinator to support infrastructure projects as part of an industry‑leading team. The role involves developing and executing internal and external communications plans, event management, media relations, and stakeholder outreach.

• Assist with development and implementation of internal and external communications plans including target audience strategy, media relations and tracking, collateral material, social media content, and overall activity scheduling.
• Assist with event planning and management, outreach strategy, and materials development for public meetings, hearings, open houses, focus groups, workshops, advisory committees, and other stakeholder meetings.
• Draft written deliverables such as press releases, articles, blog posts, and other communications materials.
• Develop and disseminate public notices and press releases; monitor/track media for project documentation; produce media wrap‑up reports for project‑specific coverage (television, print, radio).
• Assist with and manage comment databases, distribution lists, and sign‑in sheets; code and report on comments.
• Research industry trends, stakeholders, and regulatory requirements for client projects.
• Develop project‑specific outreach tools including websites, databases, e‑newsletters, and social media content.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to develop messaging, generate graphic design deliverables, and ensure consistency across all channels.
• Document all outreach activities and maintain activity tracking and reporting.
• Assist with stakeholder coordination and conflict resolution via in‑person visits, phone calls, or email.
• Perform other duties as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public policy (e.g., urban, environmental, disaster resilience), or similar.
• Previous consulting and/or creative agency experience.
• Technical writing skills or ability to distill complex information for diverse audiences.
• Experience using social media platforms and implementing social media campaigns.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign and Illustrator).
• Familiarity with Content Management Systems.
• Experience communicating with or on behalf of government agencies or municipalities (beneficial).
• Team orientation, ability to coordinate and delegate tasks to team members.
• Willingness to travel within Louisiana and Mississippi.
• Service‑ and client‑oriented personality with ability to handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines.

• Minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Service‑ and client‑oriented personality with ability to handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Self‑starter who can work well independently or within a team environment.
• Experience using social networking/social media programs.
• Attention to detail.
• Commitment to active participation in an employee‑owned culture.

United States
- Louisiana, Metairie. Also based in United States
- Mississippi, Flowood.

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest, and conviction records.