Senior Communications Manager (Remote)

Quest Corporation of America, Inc. (Quest) is seeking a Senior Communications Manager to join our team in Lee County. The candidate is responsible for managing and facilitating public involvement efforts for infrastructure projects. The position includes stakeholder engagement, government relations, community relations, public speaking, content writing, documentation, and presentations. The position includes business development activities, including marketing, proposal preparation, and presentations.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop key messages and public relations outreach efforts for infrastructure projects and initiatives.

• Develop and facilitate community engagement plans.
• Build positive relationships with stakeholders affected by or interested in projects.
• Leverage existing relationships to help achieve our organization’ and client’s missions.
• Create written content and collaborate with creative graphics and/or video team to develop project educational materials.

• Research and facilitate business development activities, including marketing, proposal preparation, and presentations.

• Develop strategic alliances and partnerships.
• Adhere to government communications protocols and other requirements.
• Design and maintain a favorable public image for the organization and customer.

• Coordinate and facilitate public meeting/hearing logistics.

• Responsible for leading communications on multiple municipal infrastructure improvement projects, serving projects throughout the Sarasota region and surrounding counties.

Professional requirements:

• Must have a minimum of three years of public involvement, public relations, media, or community outreach experience, preferably in infrastructure working for or serving a state or municipal agency.
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, planning, or a related field from an accredited program.
• Strong experience with project management, reporting processes, and program budgeting.
• Knowledge of road/bridge transportation, transit, utility, stormwater, and/or various infrastructure projects preferred.
• Talent for understanding, simplifying, and effectively communicating complex information to diverse audiences.
• Ability to perform responsibilities with a significant degree of independence, initiative, creativity, and expert judgment in an office setting.
• Able to work in a constantly evolving, confidential environment, and to travel by use of a vehicle to multiple project locations.
• Superior organizational skills with the ability to multitask.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.