Community Liaison (Field Based)

ERM is hiring a Community Liaison in the Des Moines, Iowa area. This position engages directly with clients, consultants, and community members on a regular basis to assist the client with leading the engagement of and facilitation of meetings with local community organizations, community leaders and other stakeholders with an interest in capital infrastructure projects in the tech sector planned for the region. This is a part-time (10+ hours a week), limited-term role with a duration of 6 months, extendable. 

Specific Responsibilities 

• Serves as liaison between our client and the community, often the primary point of contact in the project area. 

• Attends in-person open houses, site visits, and stakeholder meetings. The liaison should be located within driving distance of the project area. 

• Supports collateral and material development and production. 

• Leads implementation of engagement plan and public engagement strategy as assigned. 

• Attends internal project teams meetings, check-ins, etc. 

Requirements: 

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience and demonstrated knowledge of corporate communications, public affairs, community relations, and/or local community involvement. 

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public affairs or a similar educational and/or relevant field experience preferred 

• Excellent interpersonal, note taking and public speaking skills 

• Ability to work autonomously to manage competing priorities, synthesize ideas, plan strategically, and implement actions 

• Familiarity or experience with data center permitting and the construction process 

• Commitment to ERM values 

• Effective and collaborative team player 

• Previous experience with a technology company or client is preferred

Who We Are: 
As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. 

ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 

Thank you for your interest in ERM!