Community & Events Coordinator

Holder Construction Group; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Shift differential pay

Job summary

Holder Construction seeks a on-site Community & Events Coordinator to support a Richmond, VA data center project. The role focuses on local community engagement, events, and day-to-day coordination tied to active construction operations.

You will work closely with the project leadership team, client representatives, and local stakeholders to support community outreach, site-related events, and ongoing coordination throughout the life of the project.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in community relations, event coordination, or a related field.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Familiarity with local community preferred.
• Excellent organizational, coordination, and follow-through abilities.
• Experience representing a construction project to the public.
• Experience with construction or large developments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as on-site contact for community groups, neighbors, and civic organizations.
• Plan and coordinate community outreach activities and site tours.
• Support project-related events including groundbreakings and open houses.
• Prepare event materials and track outreach efforts.
• Collaborate with project leadership and local stakeholders.

Skills

Community relations

Event coordination

Communications

Relationship-building

Organizational skills

Independent on-site work

Job description

Holder Construction is a nationally recognized leader in the construction industry, consistently ranked among the top firms on ENR’s Top 400 Contractors list. We are a performance-driven company that believes in rewarding excellence and investing in our people. Our structured career development program empowers associates to grow quickly into expanded roles and responsibilities based on merit. With operations throughout the United States, w e offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Paid time off
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Night and swing shift differential pay for select roles

Holder Construction is seeking a Community & Events Coordinator to support our data center project in Richmond, VA. This is an on‑site, project‑based role focused on local community engagement, events, and coordination tied directly to active construction operations.

The position works closely with the project leadership team, client representatives, and local stakeholders to support community outreach, site‑related events, and day‑to‑day coordination throughout the life of the project.

This is a hands‑on role for someone who is organized, people‑oriented, and comfortable representing a large construction project in a small‑community setting.

Key Responsibilities

Community Engagement & Local Outreach

• Serve as Holder’s on‑site point of contactfor community groups, neighbors, schools, chambers, and civic organizations related to the project.
• Support community outreach efforts, local initiatives, and sponsorships connected to project activity
• Assist qualified local businesses in connecting with project opportunities
• Coordinate site tours, community meetings, and outreach events as appropriate
• Help foster and maintain positive relationships with local stakeholders in the community.

Events & Project Coordination

• Plan and support project‑related events, including groundbreakings, milestones, ribbon cuttings, open houses, and community engagement events
• Manage event logistics such as scheduling, vendors, catering, invitations, and on‑site execution
• Coordinate with project leadership, owner representatives, trade partners, and local officials as needed
• Support accurate tracking and documentation of event and outreach activities

Communications & Documentation Support

• Assist with local project communicationsin coordination with project leadership and the project owner
• Prepare light materials for events and outreach (signage, agendas, handouts, talking points)
• Track and organize records of community interactions, events, and outreach efforts
• Provide summaries and basic reporting to project leadership and the project owner

Internal Project Support

• Work closely with the on‑site project team to align community and event efforts with jobsite operations
• Help ensure materials and messaging align with approved project standards and branding
• Support planning and execution of intern and workforce‑related events, including site orientations and engagement activities

Qualifications & Skills

• 2–5 years of experience in community relations, event coordination, operations support, communications, or a related field
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Familiarity with local community preferred
• Strong organizational, coordination, and follow‑through skills
• Comfortable managing multiple tasks and working independently in an active jobsite environment
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Willingness to support broader project and team needs as they arise
• Experience interacting with the public and representing an active construction project
• Experience with construction, large developments, infrastructure, or industrial projects is a plus

Holder is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE).

Substance abuse testing and a background screening is a condition of employment andHolder Construction does not sponsor applicants for immigration status or benefits.