Community & Events Coordinator

Holder Construction•Richmond, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Holder Construction is seeking a Community & Events Coordinator to support its data center project in Richmond, Virginia. This is an on-site, project-based role focused on local community engagement, events, and coordination connected to active construction operations. The coordinator works closely with project leadership, client representatives, and local stakeholders to support community outreach, site-related events, and day-to-day coordination throughout the project. The role serves as Holder’s on-site point of contact for community groups, neighbors, schools, chambers, and civic organizations. It supports outreach, local initiatives and sponsorships, connections between qualified local businesses and project opportunities, and the coordination of site tours and community meetings. The coordinator also plans and supports project events, manages event logistics, prepares light communications materials, tracks outreach and event activity, and provides summaries and basic reporting. The coordinator works with the on-site project team to align community and event efforts with jobsite operations and approved project standards and branding. The role also supports intern and workforce-related events, including site orientations and engagement activities. The position requires someone organized, people-oriented, comfortable representing a large construction project in a small-community setting, and able to work independently in an active jobsite environment.

Requirements

2–5 years of experience in community relations, event coordination, operations support, communications, or a related field.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Strong organizational, coordination, and follow-through skills.
Comfort 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.
Substance abuse testing and a background screening are conditions of employment.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the local community.
Experience with construction, large developments, infrastructure, or industrial projects.

Responsibilities

Serve as Holder’s on-site point of contact for 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.
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.
Track and document event and outreach activities accurately.
Assist with local project communications in coordination with project leadership and the project owner.
Prepare event and outreach materials such as signage, agendas, handouts, and 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.
Align community and event efforts with jobsite operations by working closely with the on-site project team.
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.
Support broader project and team needs as they arise.