Community & Citizenship Assistant Coordinator - Reston

If you picture yourself doing great things that make a difference in the lives of others, Turner is the place to be. Turner Construction is an industry leading commercial construction general contractor with a 120-year history spanning iconic projects around the globe, including 10 of the world's 100 tallest buildings.

Turner is committed to sustaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where everyone feels connected, sees themselves represented at all levels of the company, and feels supported to reach their ultimate potential. Turner builds some of the most ambitious projects in the world. The technical expertise of our people makes us a recognized leader in many markets. Our projects are well known. Our people set us apart. We inspire greatness. Can you picture yourself at Turner? If so, apply and let's do great things together!

Position Description:
Assist local Community & Citizenship team to implement and promote community outreach, programs, and events.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities:

• Assist local Community & Citizenship team to implement and organize community outreach programs and events.
  
• Assist in coordination and maintenance of department schedule for meetings, events and trade shows, and other obligations.
  
• Assist in creation of marketing materials for events (e.g., program information, leave behinds, and trifold).
  
• Assist in coordination and distribution of communications between local Community & Citizenship team, departments and project teams.
  
• Establish relationships across company functional areas to expand knowledge and build network of resources.
  
• Build knowledge of Turner organization, operations, and Community & Citizenship strategic pillars.
  
• Gain exposure and develop understanding of company initiatives (e.g., Right Environment, Lean, and Active Caring).
  
• Learn and use computer applications to populate and maintain event data in required platform.
  
• Maintain department files, correspondence, and historical data.
  
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

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Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree or higher from accredited degree program with related office and/or administrative experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience; recommended majors include, but not limited to Communications, Marketing, Advertising/PR, Sociology, Psychology, Education, or similar degree program
  
• Exhibit passion for community-based programs with current or past volunteerism, or other community experience
  
• Energetic, hands-on, team player, and continuous learner
  
• Approachable and professional attitude at all times
  
• Take direction and work collaboratively in team environment
  
• Active listening skills, responsive, and strong follow-up practices
  
• Good judgment to identify problems, escalate issues, and request prioritization of responsibilities
  
• Professional verbal and written communication skills
  
• Proactive, resourceful, exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and timely documentation
  
• Familiar with Microsoft suite of applications, MS Outlook, data entry, and collaborative technology
  

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to be mobile and the employee occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee occasionally performs work on-site at construction work sites, office locations, and/or off-site venues. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office or remote setting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally work at construction work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.