Communications Coordinator

Saint Louis Park, MN, USA|Remote

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $55,713.00 - $79,590.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

short-term disability

long-term disability

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Paid holidays

retirement savings plan with employer match

Employee Referral Bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Job Description

HDR is a global employee-owned company renowned for delivering innovative solutions in architecture, engineering, and consulting services. Established with a commitment to creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace, HDR values diversity and empowers its employees to bring their authentic selves and unique ideas to work. This culture of inclusion not only fosters creativity but also strengthens community engagement across all levels of the company. HDR's impressive portfolio spans numerous industries, with a strong emphasis on power sector projects including electricity generation, transmission, and delivery systems. These efforts support the global transition to resilient and sustainable energy infrastructures that benefit communities worldwide. HDR's collaborative environment encourages employees to build trust and work collectively towards impactful, long-lasting outcomes.

The Communications Coordinator role at HDR is a dynamic full-time position based in Saint Louis Park, Minnesota, within the company's strategic communications division. This position plays an essential part in supporting public and stakeholder engagement efforts that align with HDR's mission to lead industry advancements and infrastructure innovation. The Communications Coordinator is responsible for organizing, facilitating, and managing logistical aspects of community outreach activities, including public meetings, open houses, and other engagement events. This role requires detailed project scheduling, task tracking, and the implementation of strategic communication plans that meet project and community objectives concurrently. The successful candidate will work collaboratively alongside multidisciplinary teams—such as creative professionals, technical experts, and project managers—to ensure the project's communications run smoothly and effectively.

Core responsibilities include drafting and editing communications content for various media including newsletters, websites, presentations, and advertisements, maintaining organized records, assigning clear deadlines, and following up for task completion. The role requires travel to project locations when needed, emphasizing the importance of direct community interaction. The candidate will also lead the development of stakeholder identification and the management of distribution lists as part of the project’s engagement database.

HDR seeks individuals with a strong service orientation who are capable of managing multiple assignments efficiently, exhibit exceptional written and verbal communication skills, and possess a keen attention to detail. Experience with social media and digital communications tools is advantageous, as is familiarity with the architecture and engineering consulting industry. The company values employees who are proactive, autonomous, and ready to contribute positively within an employee-owned culture. The salary range for this position in Minnesota is between $55,713 and $79,590, depending on experience and qualifications, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support health, wellness, and professional growth.

Job Requirements

A minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Service- and client-oriented personality with ability to handle multiple assignments at a time and meet set deadlines
Self-starter who can work well independently or in a team environment
Experience using social networking/social media programs
Attention to detail
Commitment to being an active participant of employee-owned culture

Job Qualifications

A minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Service- and client-oriented personality
Ability to handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines
Self-starter who works well independently and in team environments
Experience using social networking and social media programs
Attention to detail
Commitment to contributing to an employee-owned culture
Familiarity with architecture and engineering consulting industry
Preference given to local candidates

Job Duties

Coordinate logistics for public meetings, open houses, and community engagement events
Organize and assist with meeting logistics and vendor management
Develop and manage detailed project schedules
Maintain organized notes, assign tasks with deadlines, track progress, and follow up to ensure accountability
Implement engagement strategies and communication plans aligned with project and community goals
Draft and edit copy for newsletters, websites, presentations, advertisements, mailings, and other communication materials
Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including creative staff, coordinators, and technical colleagues
Assist with information gathering, note-taking, and support project managers during meetings
Partner with HDR clients to develop and execute stakeholder and public outreach strategies
Travel to project locations including overnight stays to support on-site engagement
Lead stakeholder identification and manage distribution lists for project databases