Communications Specialist

Willdan is a national leader in energy, engineering, and software consulting services. Since 1964, we have provided all aspects of municipal and infrastructure engineering, including building and safety, public works, public financing, planning, and construction management services. We help engineers, facility owners, municipalities, and utilities meet their long-term goals and transition communities to clean energy and a sustainable future.

Reporting to the Director of Communications, the Communications Specialist role plays a key part in executing communications initiatives, supporting brand consistency, leading content development, and ensuring effective collaboration across departments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead, draft, and edit communication campaigns for multiple channels (email, social media, website, intranet, newsletters, presentations, conferences, ads, and press releases).
• Coordinate with team members across various departments to gather information, build relationships, and facilitate communication for campaigns.
• Develop assets to improve knowledge-sharing, onboarding, and a better understanding of our vision and capabilities.
• Run practice sessions for companywide presentations, providing guidance on messaging, slides, and delivery.
• Help develop and maintain best practices and supporting documentation.
• Conduct research on industry trends, competitor activities, and media opportunities to support strategic communications planning.

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in a communications role.
• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with attention to tone, clarity, and accuracy.
• Fast learner who can quickly grasp new tools, topics, and workflows.
• Willingness to dive into new projects and operate both independently or collaboratively.
• Ability to confidently reach out to colleagues or media contacts, often without prior introduction.
• Demonstrated success in conceptualizing, writing content for, and measuring the effectiveness of professional communication.
• Prefer experience collaborating as part of a corporate communications, marketing, or public relations department.
• Ability to travel up to 5% of the time.

EEO Non-Discrimination and ADA Reasonable Accommodation Statement Willdan is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, religion, military service or veteran status, disability, medical condition, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic testing, reproductive status or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Willdan does not discriminate on the basis of physical or mental disability where the essential functions of the job can be reasonably accommodated. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us.

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