This role will support Clark Technologies' projects and regional growth by developing and executing strategic community engagement and communications initiatives that amplify the company’s impact and meet project-driven community goals and commitments. **Responsibilities** + Community Engagement Programs: Support the design and implementation of a strategic community engagement plans to enhance sustainable community growth in Central Virginia, focusing on local hiring, workforce development, youth engagement, and local and small business utilization. + Strategic Communications and Content Creation: Develop and distribute project-level communications (e-blasts, community presentations, construction updates, newsletters, etc.) to foster public trust, and build awareness of Clark’s construction activities, progress, and milestones, promote project opportunities, and communicate ongoing community engagement efforts. Support Clark in responding to public inquiries, concerns, and requests to reinforce the company’s commitment to being a responsive and respectful builder in the community. + Stakeholder and Community Engagement: Act as Clark’s community ambassador, cultivating partnerships with project neighbors, local businesses, workforce and non-profit organizations, community groups, and educational institutions. Collaborate with the company’s Corporate Affairs and Corporate Responsibility teams to ensure alignment on public affairs and government relations matters. + Advance, Track, and Measure Community Impact: Support the advancement of project-driven community goals or commitments and track data related to local workforce development and local and small business utilization to measure the project’s economic impact. + Event Planning and Management: Lead the planning and execution of community-focused events that engage community leaders, support workforce and youth development, and strengthen relationships with project neighbors and regional stakeholders. + Cultivate a network of industry relationships to bring potential business opportunities to Clark leadership + Help attract and recruit top talent to Clark: A mindset of "All team members are recruiters" + Exceed our stakeholders’ expectations by anticipating their needs, desires, and goals **Basic Qualifications** + Bachelor’s degree in communications, public affairs, or a related field preferred but not required + 6-7+ years of relevant experience in strategic communications, community engagement, corporate responsibility, public/community affairs, and/or government relations + Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create and deliver high-quality strategic plans, presentations, and multimedia content + Familiarity with the Central Virginia region (Louisa, Henrico, Albemarle, Chesterfield, and Hanover counties) preferred + Experience with event planning and stakeholder engagement; capacity to independently manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment + Previous experience with workforce development and youth engagement initiatives is a plus + Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel); experience with Adobe Creative Suite and digital communications platforms (Mailchimp, Constant Contact) is preferred + Strategic thinking with a demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver high-quality work in a dynamic and deadline-driven environment + Ability to create effective partnerships at all levels of the organization and within the community + Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with others + A high degree of professionalism and integrity + Travel required (~30%) + Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence: Self-Motivated, Results Oriented, Adaptable, Team Player, Accountable, Ethical, Innovative, Resilient, Builds Relationships, Builds People / Teams & Followership, Sets Direction & Executes **Clark Technologies** Clark Technologies, a division of Construction Group, LLC, is seeking a strategic, energetic, and community-focused professional to lead community engagement and communications efforts. This individual will enhance community relations, advance local hiring and workforce development, promote participation by small, local, and diverse businesses, and build strong relationships with regional stakeholders. \#LI-LG1 Clark Construction Group is one of the largest building and infrastructure companies in the United States. Our portfolio spans every major building market, from public to private, corporate to cultural, education to entertainment, and the infrastructure connecting it all – power, transportation, water, and roadways. Since 1906, we’ve been delighting and delivering value to our clients and project partners, providing diverse opportunities for our team, and strengthening the communities where we live. With offices strategically located across the country, we pride ourselves on being a local builder with national reach. Learn more about Clark Construction (https://www.clarkconstruction.com/) . There is a sense of camaraderie that comes with delivering impactful projects as a team. It creates a sense of humility and fosters pride in the work we do. At Clark, we are proud to build what matters, together. Learn more about careers at Clark (https://www.clarkconstruction.com/careers) . Find even more opportunities with the Clark Group, our collection of companies – delivering construction and asset solutions for clients across the United States. Clark Group's capabilities span the entire asset lifecycle – from project development and financing to construction and facility maintenance. **_Asset Solutions_** **Altura Associates (https://clark.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Altura)** **Coda** **Edgemoor Infrastructure & Real Estate (https://clark.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Edgemoor/)** **S2N Technology Group** _Building & Infrastructure_ **Atkinson Construction (https://clark.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Atkinson)** **Shirley Contracting Company** **C3M Power Systems (https://clark.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/C3MExternal)** **_Equal Opportunity Employer_** Clark Construction Group, LLC (and its subsidiaries and affiliates) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Clark promotes a drug-free workplace. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA). The Know Your Rights poster is available here: Know Your Rights (eeoc.gov) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) and the Pay Transparency policy is available here: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp\_%20English\_formattedESQA508c.pdf) . Clark is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please e-mail leaveofabsence@clarkconstruction.com or call (800) 655-1330 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. **_Authorization to Work_** Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full time basis in order to be considered. **_Employment Information_** Construction work requires strenuous physical activity. The essential functions of this job include, but are not limited to, walking on uneven surfaces, climbing several flights of stairs or ladders uninterrupted, working at extensive heights, lifting 50 pounds, repetitive lifting, working a minimum of 40 hours per week, working outdoors as required, seeing with clarity (naturally or with correction), having accurate depth perception and acceptable peripheral vision, and hearing sufficiently (naturally or with correction) to respond to verbal instruction, warning bells, and alarms. Without eliminating ANY of the above essential functions, are you able to fully perform all job duties with or without reasonable accommodation? If you require a reasonable accommodation to perform any of the essential functions listed above, you must contact Human Resources immediately at (240) 653-2364 Equal Opportunity Employer: Clark Construction Group, LLC, (subsidiaries and affiliates) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Clark Construction promotes a drug-free workplace.