What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communications Specialist position at Kaufman Lynn Construction?
Position Summary
We are looking for a Communications Specialist to join our growing marketing team. This role is ideal for someone with 2–3 years of experience who enjoys creating content, telling stories, and bringing company moments to life across digital and in-person experiences.
We are looking for a Communications Specialist to join our growing marketing team. This role is ideal for someone with 2–3 years of experience who enjoys creating content, telling stories, and bringing company moments to life across digital and in-person experiences.
You will play a key role in supporting both external brand presence and internal employee engagement by producing content, managing social media, and helping coordinate events. This is a hands-on position focused on execution, with the opportunity to grow your skills and impact over time.
Key Responsibilities
Social Media and Digital Content
- Manage day-to-day activity across company social media platforms, including LinkedIn and Instagram
- Develop and publish content aligned with company priorities, milestones, and culture
- Identify appropriate channels, posting cadence, and content strategies for different audiences
- Translate project wins, employee stories, and company updates into engaging, platform-specific content
Internal Communications
- Support internal communications such as newsletters, announcements, and updates
- Assist with communication planning and execution for employee-focused initiatives
- Partner with the Culture Committee to promote events and engagement activities
- Help ensure employees feel informed, connected, and aligned with company messaging
Event Coordination and Storytelling
- Coordinate communication logistics for company events, including project milestones, outreach meetings, town halls, and culture events
- Collaborate with internal teams to support planning and execution
- Capture events through photos, short-form video, and written recaps for internal and external use
- Maintain ownership of communication touchpoints related to events
Visual and Video Content
- Create graphics and visual assets for social media, internal communications, and events using tools such as Canva
- Capture and edit short-form video content using mobile or basic equipment
- Ensure all materials align with established brand standards and visual identity
What We’re Looking For
- Strong writing skills with the ability to adapt tone across different audiences and platforms
- Comfortable and experienced with social media platforms and content creation
- Ability to create clean, professional visual content
- Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects
- Self-starter who can take initiative and turn ideas into content
What Sets You Apart
- A portfolio that demonstrates writing, social media, and visual content
- Curiosity and a desire to learn and grow
- Strong interpersonal skills and comfort engaging with employees and teams
- Enthusiasm for a role that offers variety, from content creation to event support
About Kaufman Lynn Construction
Who We Are:
Kaufman Lynn Construction is a full-service commercial construction company with extensive experience in both the public and private sectors. KL is a Top ENR firm, consistently ranked as one of the largest and fastest-growing general contractors in Florida. We are 100% employee-owned through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan, providing all KL associates a risk-free retirement fund in addition to our 401(k) with employer matching.
KL is proud of our amazing culture that is focused on employee engagement. We emphasize accelerated career growth, mentoring and professional development, highly competitive compensation and benefits, state-of-the-art construction technology/processes and a truly fun, family atmosphere. Kaufman Lynn was named by the Sun Sentinel as one of the Top Workplaces in South Florida for seven years in a row, and was recently ranked as one of the Best Companies to work for in Florida by Florida Trend magazine.
What We Offer:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
- HSA & FSA Accounts
- 401(k) with Company Matching
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Holidays
- Annual and Project Based Bonus Potential
- Tuition Assistance
- Employee Referral Bonus
What You Can Expect From Us:
- Terrific opportunity to make a real impact on our company’s success
- Personal, professional and career growth.
- Competitive compensation package, including bonus opportunities and comprehensive benefits
- Company culture based on a truly engaged team of professionals that are fully supported by an enlightened leadership team
- Fast-paced and challenging working climate that makes time for plenty of fun
Kaufman Lynn is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets