Public Outreach Specialist

Stokes Creative Group, Inc., a full-service marketing and public outreach firm providing specialized services to the construction and transportation industries, seeks a dynamic Public Outreach Specialist with a primary focus on business development and client growth for the NJ/PA/DE/MD region. This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated professional looking to drive market expansion, cultivate new business opportunities, and contribute to a growing firm with a stellar reputation for excellence.
Key Responsibilities:

• Drive aggressive business development initiatives, proactively identifying, pursuing, and securing new client opportunities across target markets.
• Lead and coordinate the development of compelling client proposals, bids, and formal presentations to secure new projects.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team across Public Outreach, Marketing and Advertising, Photography, Video Production, Web Design and Development, and Construction Support Services to align outreach efforts with growth strategies.
• Assist the Public Outreach Manager with event logistics, targeted marketing content creation, and high-impact stakeholder engagement.
• Develop strategic content and craft compelling digital communications across email and social media to support both outreach and brand expansion.
• Cultivate and maintain strong, ongoing relationships with clients, prospective partners, and industry vendors.

Requirements:

• BS/BA in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Business, or a related field.
• Demonstrated, hands-on experience in business development, sales, client outreach, or proposal/lead generation.
• Prior experience within the construction and/or transportation sectors is preferred.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite with a strong emphasis on InDesign, Photoshop, and Acrobat Pro.
• Strong command of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with a proven ability to pitch and present to diverse stakeholders.
• Proven content writing experience, paired with a working knowledge of SEO tools and keyword research.

Stokes Creative Group, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We are a certified WBE/DBE/SBE/WBENC company with office locations in New Jersey, Florida, and Maryland. To learn more about our work and company culture, please visit our website at www.stokescg.com.