Communications Associate

Clark Construction Group•McLean, VA

About The Position

Clark Construction Group is seeking an energetic, detail-oriented, creative thinker to join its Communications Department. The team develops strategic, creative, engaging, and informative content to promote Clark’s brand identity and culture for internal and external audiences. The Communications Associate assists in developing written, visual, and multimedia content for a variety of uses and supports communications operations and company events. The role is based primarily in a professional office, with occasional travel to locations that may include active construction sites.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Demonstrated ability to write clearly and compellingly, with a strong command of English grammar and editing skills.
Command of visual design principles to support appealing and effective communication.
Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work cooperatively with senior management, supervisors, colleagues, and partners.
Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
Detail-oriented, with a drive to produce high-quality content, provide outstanding client service, and continually improve results and processes.
Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
Ability to lift and move objects up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 25 pounds occasionally.
Ability to travel occasionally to various locations, including construction sites.
Flexibility to work extended hours, especially during critical project phases or client deadlines, and to respond to business needs outside regular working hours.
Pre-employment drug fitness-for-duty screening and random quarterly drug fitness-for-duty testing are required.

Nice To Haves

Work experience in communications or digital marketing.
Experience with or interest in the A/E/C industry.
Working knowledge of Premiere Pro or Premiere Rush.
Alignment with Clark Standards of Excellence: self-motivated, results oriented, adaptable, team player, accountable, ethical, innovative, resilient, builds relationships, builds people/teams and followership, and sets direction and executes.

Responsibilities

Assist with coordinating and developing written and visual content for internal company announcements and newsletters, company news and press releases, corporate marketing materials, award submissions, company publications, digital communications platforms, case studies, and in-depth articles.
Assist in planning and executing company events, including coordinating RSVPs and creating invitations, nametags, and signage.
Uphold consistent corporate brand standards in written communications and visual collateral throughout the organization.
Support department operations, including vendor processing and payment, maintaining project information, and coordinating department meetings and events.
Follow Clark Construction safety policies and procedures and applicable laws at all work locations.
Monitor and respond to communications outside regular working hours when business needs require attention, including time-sensitive matters or emergencies.