STEAM Outreach Specialist - H2M : Job Details

Melville, NY, Melville, New York, United States of America •

538 Broadhollow Rd, Melville, NY 11747, USA

Posted Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 5:00 AM | Expires Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 3:59 AM

H2M architects + engineers, a multidiscipline architectural, engineering, and environmental consulting firm, seeks a STEAM Outreach Specialist to provide direct support to the HR team to promote STEAM careers in our communities. This role will require the ability to connect in the communities of our corporate footprint and develop regular programming and provide exposure to careers in the AEC industry.

Job Responsibilities:

• Facilitate partnerships with colleges and universities that align with our corporate and recruitment strategies, with consideration to our office locations.
• Coordinate and promote college level scholarship programs.
• Manage our approach to college fairs, coordinate activities, and engage H2M staff alumni to attend.
• Lead all events to ensure attendance by H2M staff and faculty, staff and students is properly planned.
• Attend events as needed.

• Foster positive relationships between H2M and school districts and related organizations local to H2M offices.
• Coordinate with Learning and Development and technical staff for Shadow Days and other related programs focused on STEM careers for youths.
• Coordinate and promote all high school level scholarship programs.
• Act as a sponsor for the ACE Mentor teams currently for Parsippany, Westchester, and Melville.
• Engage with the community and gain interest through effective communication channels.
• Coordinate community outreach with our office leaders.

• Develop and implement outreach strategies to educate the public about the company's projects and initiatives.
• Cultivate relationships with key stakeholders, including school administrators, local government officials, and community leaders.
• Facilitate open dialogues and partnerships to address mutual interests and concerns.
• Collaborate with HR and team leaders to ensure internal resources are available and prepared.
• Work with the marketing team to deliver compelling narratives and garner attention for STEAM activities.
• Act as a spokesperson for the company during related public events and meetings.
• Prepare internal annual report to ensure transparency on community, college and STEAM activities as well as giving.
• Work with leadership to develop and administer annual budgets.

Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Education / Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in communications or a related field.
• Proven experience in community relations, preferably within the professional services industry.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of local regulations and community dynamics.
• Ability to adapt to dynamic situations and develop relationships with our community partners.
• Exceptional presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate with employees at all levels of the organization including Sr. Level Executives.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite software.
• Ability to make independent decisions and build relationships to get cooperation from staff.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with strong attention to detail; strong follow-up skills a must.
• Excellent record keeping habits and organizational skills.

Standards of Performance:

Follows and adheres to the highest level of communication for both internal and external clients and maintains the highest level of confidentiality and discretion when needed.

Displays a positive can-do attitude and ensures acceptance and conformity to company standards and H2M core values.

Displays a strong sense of team along with a tactful approach to problem solving that involves meaningful discussion and collaboration.

Ensures that outreach is happening in the communities we serve.

The salary range for this role is $70,000 - $90,000 annually.

The employment offer may deviate from this published range based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, specialty, knowledge, education, geography and/or related certifications – not related to any applicant's characteristics protected by local, state or federal law.

Note: The salary or hourly rate indicated does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.

About H2M:

While we have grown into a large firm over the past 90 plus years, we remain dedicated to preserving our small company connections. It is our intention to always stand as one H2M with a mission that is built around:

• Our People: It's our people that create our culture, execute our projects, service our clients, support our communities, and help make our company a great place to work.
• Our clients: Our clients are “why” we exist as an organization. We have the experience, expertise, and skillsets that our clients do not have yet are needed to solve the problems of the built environment.
• Our communities: We commit to creating a safe environment that fosters thriving and healthy communities through our contributions and support for numerous charitable, educational, and community-based causes and organizations.

At H2M, we're more than just the services we provide. We are a team of over 500 professionals with the knowledge, ability, and desire to create something truly impressive. When we ask for the best of you, it is right to ask for the best of the company. Your growth is our growth. Your success is our success. We are in this mission together, so let's see it through together.

H2M continuously strives to provide our employees and their families a comprehensive benefit experience surrounding their physical and financial well-being. We offer healthcare and wellness benefits, 401(k) retirement savings with up to 6% employer matching contributions with 100% vesting schedule, annual and spot bonus performance programs, flexibility and paid time off. We also offer tuition assistance for continuing education & professional licensure, student loan debt repayment program, technology allowance and excellent professional development programs that are custom designed for employees at all levels. H2M continually supports their employees through different Employee Resource Groups, such as Diversity and Inclusion, Sustainability, Women's Initiative and Young Professionals.

H2M is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, ancestry, sex, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, pregnancy status, childbirth, related health conditions or reproductive decisions, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristics protected by Federal, State or local law. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

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