COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST at Southeastern Wisconsin

The Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission, the nationally regarded regional planning
agency for the seven county greater Milwaukee area, and the designated Metropolitan Planning
Organization for the five urbanized areas within Southeastern Wisconsin, has an immediate opening for a
Community Engagement Specialist. The Commission is looking for a highly motivated individual to join
our diverse team of planners, engineers and specialists focused on addressing issues that transcend the
political boundaries and fiscal capabilities of individual communities. The successful individual will be able
to engage the residents of the Region across the Commission’s entire range of planning programs in
transportation, land use and environmentally related issues.
Are you passionate about collaborating with colleagues and partners to educate the public about best-inclass research to protect our Region’s future? The Commission provides this and other opportunities to
lead energizing work by ensuring that the Region is providing economic, environmental, and social value
now and in the future. Our team of ~70 staff with a wide range of expertise is focused on continuously
improving the quality of life for the Region.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
• Conduct public involvement and outreach throughout the seven counties, with a focus on
historically underrepresented communities in Milwaukee County.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected and appointed officials and the
general public.
• Coordinate with staff to carry out the activities outlined in the agency’s Public Participation Plan.
• Meet with the public to discuss problems and incorporate reasonable responses related to the
work done by the Commission.
• Provide logistical support for public meetings, open houses, hearings, focus groups and visioning
sessions.
• Establish and maintain relationships with K-12 educational institutions in the Region to educate
our youth about the Commission’s planning programs in transportation, land use and
environment.
• Collaborate with staff to develop and disseminate user-friendly information for the community
through print and electronic media.
• Share agency outreach activities with the Communications Specialist for featuring in agency
communications.
CORE REQUIREMENTS
• A bachelor’s degree in communications, community engagement, public relations, planning,
environmental science or a related field
• Experience with written and oral communication
• Experience in community engagement and outreach activities and established relationships within
the Region preferred
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The salary range for this position is $50,000 to $70,000 depending upon education, experience, and
placement within the organizational structure. A salary exceeding this range may be considered for highly
qualified applicants.