Kraus-Anderson offers an opportunity to make an immediate impact with an industry leader!

Company

For more than a century, Kraus-Anderson has been shaping the American landscape. Founded in 1897 and privately owned and managed by the Engelsma family for over 75 years, Kraus-Anderson provides innovative, collaborative services to clients coast to coast, including commercial real estate development and management, construction, and risk management. We’re people building buildings, businesses and relationships

Position Summary:

Responsible for planning and executing corporate and community events, overseeing philanthropic giving processes, and positively promoting the Kraus-Anderson brand to internal and external stakeholders.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Community Giving

• Oversee process for fielding donations requests, including internal committee and stakeholder engagement, appropriate communications with internal and external requestors, and document retention

• KA Has Heart volunteerism program

• Plan and execute at least 10 volunteer events each year, engaging with community partners and KA personnel to achieve goals for volunteerism and employee engagement

• Assist key leaders with important volunteer events such as Hearts & Hammers, Habitat for Humanity, etc.

• Fall Giving Campaign

• Oversee KA’s annual all-company Fall Giving Campaign, including charity partner engagement, raffles/silent auctions/other fundraising activities, internal communications and promotion, and corporate matching program

• KA Community Foundation

• Plan and execute annual fundraising event(s) in order to comply with KA Community Foundation guidelines

• External community relations event planning or coordination with external sources

• Assist marketing department with:

• KA Construction – clients and subcontractor partners

• KA Realty – tenants and other partners

• Assist with internal event planning when needed

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Minimum of two – five years of experience in event planning, community relations/fund raising, HR, administration or other related field.

• Demonstrated strong computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook).

• Strong computer skills with website communication, social media and database systems.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.

• Strong organizational skills, including attention to details.

• Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.

• Ability to use time productively, maximize efficiency and meet challenging goals.

• Ability to possess and maintain exceptional work ethic as well as uphold company values and demand the highest standard of conduct from self and others.

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to write correspondences as needed. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to community partners, clients, and employees of the organization.

Other:

• Valid Driver's License and ability to maintain a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record.

• Travel

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by any 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.

Why KA?

We offer a challenging, rewarding, and supportive environment where employees are positioned to make a positive impact on our business, our communities, and their own future.

We believe in building leaders. KA offers a wide range of enrichment and professional growth opportunities through KA University and community service opportunities through our KA Has Heart Volunteer Program.

KA offers full time employees (30+ hours) a significant Total Rewards package including:

• Medical insurance Plan Options

• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

• Flex Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Wellness Program

• KA University Training and Development

• Fitness Center, KA corporate headquarters, Minneapolis

• 401(k) Plan

• Company sponsored Short Term and Long Term Disability

• Company sponsored Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

• Time Off including vacation, sick and holiday pay

• Workplace Flexibility

• Paid Parental Leave

• Paid Military Leave for Active Reserve Duty

• Part time/Transition Options

• Free Parking

Along with our employer sponsored plans, we also offer an array of Voluntary Benefits and other perks.

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