Extraordinary commitment runs deep at Zachry. Here, dedicated men and women have the opportunity to work on challenging projects alongside those who value innovation and support team efforts in all our endeavors. We take care of our team members as family, within a culture of service where we do the right thing because it is the right thing to do. Our core values are at the center of every decision we make:

Every Person Matters

Together We Can Do Great Things

This Is More Than a Job

Job Summary

Zachry Construction Corporation is looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Public Affairs Coordinator to provide administrative support to the Public Affairs Department with a general interest in government affairs, corporate communications, and community engagement. This position requires high multi-tasking capabilities and confidentiality. Job duties include, but are not limited to, general support functions including monitoring emails, voicemails, regular mail, copying, scanning, filing, and processing of invoices. Additional duties include a high degree of coordinating with others, tracking legislation, and supporting internal and external communications functions.

Essential Functions

• Act as point of contact for Public Affairs Department among executives, employees, and external partners.
• Schedule meetings with local and state legislative members.
• Coordinate, administer, and implement administrative operations efficiently and provide solutions.
• Manage Public Affairs vice president email accounts and calendar and respond to requests in a timely manner.
• Maintain department records/files in accordance with the department retention schedule.
• Process and track all department-related invoices and perform minor accounting duties throughout the year.
• Assist communications manager with the maintenance of internal and external communications platforms, develop and track project-specific communications and outreach activities, and assist with website maintenance and social media content.
• Assist department team members in the planning, coordinating, and implementing of special events such as fundraisers, groundbreakings, grand openings, political endorsement mail outs, and other projects assigned.
• Schedule department meetings, take notes, and follow up on key actions.
• Arrange all logistics including compiling attendee lists, arranging food and beverage, and preparing meeting materials and agendas, for all department-sponsored meetings.
• Assist department team members with daily schedule, travel arrangements, and expense reports.
• Maintain the web-based legislative tracking service (TLS) and priority tracks.
• Assist department team members with administrative functions pertaining to ZACOPAC receipts and expenditures, and all necessary compliance reporting documents. Draft letters, and memos as needed, including correspondence regarding public affairs, corporate communications, political and legislative issues, ZACOPAC, and elections.
• Monitor and track media inquiries regarding all Zachry-related entities.
• Participate in company volunteer efforts and involvement.
• Complete special assignments and projects when requested.
• Other duties as required.

 This job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. The job summary is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required.

Required Skills & Experience

• 3-5 years public affairs, communications, and/or marketing experience
• Positive attitude
• Solutions-driven
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple teams and departments.
• Strong follow-up and follow-through skills; detail-oriented
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Manage multiple tasks against deadlines.
• Dependable, self-motivated and task oriented
• Creative thinker
• Interest in graphics design is a plus.

Zachry stands on a rich tradition of creativity, stability, innovation and experience in the construction industry. Fully understanding that Zachry’s employees are the heart of our success, we foster a dynamic work environment by providing development opportunities such as training, education, and career advancement. We believe people are our greatest asset and offer a variety of training and development opportunities to promote excellence and facilitate career advancement.

Benefits & EOE

Zachry offers an industry-leading benefits package for our employees and their families.

• 401k
• Medical and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• For additional company information, please visit www.zachrycorp.com

Zachry Construction Corporation performs heavy civil and building work throughout the United States and relocation is sometimes required for continuous employment opportunities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Notice to Staffing Agencies 

Zachry Construction Corporation and its subsidiaries (Zachry) will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Zachry, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Zachry mailing address or email address, directly to Zachry employees, or to Zachry’s resume database will be considered Zachry property. Zachry will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Zachry will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Zachry’s recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid, fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Zachry will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Zachry’s Human Resources Representative or his/her designee. No other Zachry employee is authorized to bind Zachry to any agreement regarding placement of candidates by Agency.