Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising is hiring: Strategic Communications

Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.HDR is seeking a creative project manager who is passionate about communications, has a drive to innovate, and a habit of thinking outside of the box. This person will lead planning and delivery of outreach programs, visual marketing campaigns, and other strategic communications initiatives for client projects. The ideal candidate will have experience working with designers and strategists in a team environment, in addition to a thorough knowledge of scope, schedule, and budget management.Who You Are:You are comfortable leading high-profile meetings with the public, clients, and project stakeholders.You have experience leading work with creative disciplines including graphic design, web development, and social media.You have a record of accomplishment in creating and implementing communications plans that include target audience strategies, marketing, advertising plans, and collateral material development.You develop and manage project scopes and budgets.You are comfortable working on multi-disciplinary teams and collaborating effectively with colleagues on campaign development activities.You are a writer, skilled at defining and communicating a message.You're a self-starter who thrives and adapts in fast-paced environments.You enjoy managing client relationships and fostering new ones.You are exceptionally organized with the ability to manage multiple projects at once.Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, or closely related field.10+ years of relevant experience.Previous experience with water and wastewater projects.Knowledge and experience developing and implementing communications plans and campaigns.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Experience writing for multiple mediums.Willingness to travel to support our work across the Mid-Atlantic region.An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.Preference given to local candidates.Required Qualifications:A minimum of 7 years relevant industry experience, including management experience.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Self-motivated and ability to work independently as well as team-oriented.Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills.Great interpersonal and communication skills - positive outlook and attitude.High aptitude for managing and solving tactical issues.Comfortable and competent while working with senior leaders and managing cross-functional efforts.Demonstrated ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a high-energy, fast-paced environment.Committed to quality, continuous improvement, and HDR values.Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite – InDesign.Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.What We Believe:HDR is our company. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest, and conviction records.Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great things possible.