Description

The Langdon Group, Inc. (TLG) is a conflict resolution and public involvement firm.  Our current work centers on collaborative processes and strategic communications in transportation, public lands, natural resources, environmental public policy, organizational development and infrastructure design and construction .  TLG primarily works in the western United States. The range of clients we work with includes federal and state agencies, cities and local municipalities, Native American tribes, and private industry. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of J-U-B ENGINEERS, Inc. (a regional engineering firm), TLG collaborates on many planning and engineering projects. We are currently looking to fill one (1) position of Project Associate in the Kaysville, Utah office and one (1) position of Project Associate in the Salt Lake City, Utah office.

Project Associate Position:

The Project Associate position provides an excellent opportunity for an early to mid-career practitioner with a passion for collaborative work and strong desire and ability to further develop these skills. They will have ample opportunity to work on a wide variety of complex and diverse projects. The position is highly dynamic and requires:

• comfort with ambiguity
• innovation
• initiative to work well on their own and in a team atmosphere
• ability to play a substantive role on projects, facilitate meetings and groups, and assist in the development, strategy and management of projects
• curiosity, ambition and drive
• ability to travel occasionally
• support project managers with their duties
• draft detailed meeting minutes
• write/edit/produce project materials
• successfully plan, coordinate, and execute public events

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Communication, Public Relations, Public Involvement, Business, Economics, Environment and Public Policy and/or Facilitation /Mediation or a related field is required with relevant course work.
• Education, training and/or work experience in a communication-related field; public involvement; environment and public policy; and/or facilitation/mediation.
• A strong background in the use of different types of media (includes database management and visual communications).
• Demonstrated interest in collaborative problem solving, design thinking, dispute systems design, and process design.
• Ability to look at a project as a whole and perform basic public involvement tasks with some oversight.
• Ability to innovate and bring new ideas to the project design process.
• Meeting facilitation and/or event planning experience.
• Excellent organizational, written, verbal and administrative skills.
• Computer and related software skills (Microsoft Suite, etc.).
• Basic skills in design programs (Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and familiarity with Access databases.
• Video production and social media experience a plus.
• Ability to effectively market his or her own skills and abilities internally and externally.
• Ability to monitor and adhere to project schedules, scopes, budgets and process strategies.
• Supervision of a small group of team members on tasks assigned, and quality control.
• Business development support and proposal preparation experience is a plus.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits program, including professional development and continuing education.  Salary is determined by experience.

To apply for this challenging and rewarding position, please click here.   Candidates will be required to submit a resume and may be required to submit writing samples upon request.   Please upload your resume on the application page in one pdf.

The Langdon Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we participate in E-verify.

The Langdon Group, inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class. J-U-B participates in E-Verify.