Social Impact Project Specialist – Opportunity & Belonging

Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose. McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we’re building a thriving planet. Buildings generate nearly 40% of global energy‑related carbon emissions, and McKinstry addresses climate, affordability and equity crises through renewables, engineering, design, construction and facility services.

About the role

The Social Impact Project Specialist – Opportunity & Belonging supports McKinstry’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) work by providing project, program, communications, and operational assistance. The role advances initiatives that strengthen inclusion and belonging, support employee engagement, expand equitable access to opportunity, and reinforce respectful and inclusive workplaces across offices, jobsites, teams, and communities.

Responsibilities

• Project Support & Enablement: Provide program support for initiatives such as employee resource groups, workforce belonging, industry exposure, inclusive leadership, and community partnerships; coordinate logistics (schedules, materials, communications, registration, accessibility, supplies, day‑of execution); own discrete project pieces, track deliverables and timelines; attend and lead events (including after‑hour and weekend events) such as partner meetings, school presentations, site visits, shop engagement, and office tours; manage confidential information with discretion.
• Collaboration & Communication: Draft, edit, proofread and coordinate communications (program updates, employee messages, leader communications, learning reminders, event invitations, newsletters, presentations, reports, resource materials); translate team goals into clear content; gather stories, photos, quotes, feedback and participation data; create polished written and visual materials reflecting McKinstry’s DEI values; collaborate with Alliance (ERG) leaders, volunteers, internal teams, community partners and industry organizations; support employee engagement communities by coordinating events, meetings, agendas, notes, decisions and action items; provide progress reports to manager.
• Process Enablement: Track, review and maintain program data to measure success; create and maintain contact lists; monitor internal platforms (SharePoint, Power BI) for accuracy; schedule and support meetings and ensure follow‑up of action items; champion and execute McKinstry processes and SOPs to enhance productivity; perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of experience in corporate social impact, DEI, employee engagement, community partnerships, project coordination, program management, or related work.
• Post‑secondary degree, credential, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Experience working with youth programs and diverse communities.
• Team‑player mindset with ability to work independently.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills; ability to manage details, deadlines, communications and multiple priorities.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills; ability to draft professional communications for varied audiences.
• Discretion, cultural humility, curiosity, care and sound judgment when handling sensitive topics.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint); experience with Power BI, survey tools or project‑management tools desired.
• Ability to collaborate respectfully across teams, roles, regions, identities and stakeholder groups in a national, non‑hierarchical organization.
• Ability to travel regularly both regionally and nationally; personal transportation for off‑site meetings (mileage reimbursed).
• Minimum 3–4 days per week working in a McKinstry office (additional in‑office days possible based on business need).

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• 401(k) with employer match and profit‑sharing plan.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage with low or zero deductible options and low out‑of‑pocket maximums.
• Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance.
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave.
• Transgender‑inclusive benefits.
• Commuter benefits.
• Pet insurance.
• “Building Good” paid community service time.
• Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University.
• On‑site gyms or reimbursement for remote workers.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $28.00 – $45.00 per hour; base pay may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills and experience. The position is non‑exempt and paid hourly. A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package.

Schedule

Minimum 3–4 days per week in a McKinstry office, with additional in‑office days as needed. Regular regional and national travel required.