Communications Project Manager - Public Education

Liaison Creative + Marketing is recruiting for a full-time ongoing opportunity within our north Austin Public Relations Agency client, a 25-year local leader in public sector communications. The core team tends to keep flexible hours during the workday and requires usually about 2 days a week in the north Austin office, but will need someone with reliable transportation to attend events around Austin during business days and some evenings. Significant work-from-home during regular work hours - If you are applying from outside of central Texas, be sure to include your date specific unconditional relocation details as the first line of the "How does this opportunity fit you?" - Exceptional skill in conducting and facilitating equity-conscious conversations with a diverse set of stake-holders (coursework and certifications a plus and may include: Leadership Austin, Task Force on Equity and Inclusion, Restorative Practices, Volunteer work in multicultural and equity-focused organizations, Beyond Diversity, Crucial Conversations Around Race, Non-violent Communications, Crucial Conversations, TOP Facilitation Training) - Strong formal, written communications including creation of technical writing, editing, staff features, briefings - Skill in improving quality, efficiency, and effectiveness by which client program information is shared and communicated - Ability to listen to clients' challenges and proactively help them solve problems and follow through on actions - Strong project management skills including: Leadership, Negotiation, Scheduling, Cost Control, Risk Management, Contract Management, Critical Thinking, and Interpersonal Communications - Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to support multiple activities and meet deadlines - Ability to quickly learn a new technical subject and distill important information - Ability to influence progress and achieve goals in environments where client presence and sponsorship of individual work tasks varies significantly - Strong skills in the Mac environment as well as Microsoft Office Suite - specifically, in PowerPoint, Word, and Excel Please visit us at https://liaisoncreative.com/job/job-101448/ for a detailed job description and to apply for this position.