Corporate & Community Relations Leader

Lenexa, 8345 Lenexa Drive, Lenexa, Kansas, United States of America

Posted Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 7:00 AM

At Henderson, we're about more than just buildings
We're about the people, experiences, and potential found inside. We’re a company of problem-solvers and innovators known for our technical excellence and ability to come up with out-of-the-box solutions. We love the process of bringing buildings to life. And we're changing the industry by integrating the building design and construction process.

As an ESOP, each of our employee-owners are an essential part of our mission to lead the industry in innovation, sustainability, and client experience. With a vision to build a better world, Team Henderson has a people-first culture and diverse portfolio of world-class facilities.

It's What We Do

We provide total building system design services across multiple high-growth markets for industry leaders. You'll get to use your talent to work on projects for some of the biggest names in mission‑critical, higher education, sports, healthcare, grocery, restaurant, and retail within the sectors we serve in business, community, grocery, health, retail, & venue.

It's How We're Different

We're about more than just buildings. We're about you. You, and the hundreds of passionate employee‑owners who make us who we are. We’ve always been committed to providing an inclusive workplace where people can bring their full self to work and helps people reach their full potential – both as professionals and individuals. Together, we dream up innovative solutions for industry‑wide problems, design spaces that become landmarks, and toast the good life at our happy hours.

Take a peek into what makes us different here:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive corporate and community relations strategy that supports business goals.
• Identify, evaluate and prioritize partnerships with non‑profits, professional associations, and civic groups that align with Henderson’s values and strategic direction.
• Engage with local, state, and federal government partners on an as‑needed basis to support Henderson’s reputation, visibility, and industry interests. Monitor, measure, and report on community engagement impact and outcomes.
• Design and manage programs that encourage employee participation in volunteer opportunities, community service events, and professional organizations.
• Coordinate company‑sponsored volunteer events and maintain accurate records of participation, outcomes, and engagement trends.
• Serve as an internal ambassador for community involvement and promote opportunities across teams and locations.
• Oversee corporate donations, sponsor ships, and charitable contributions through the s Henderson Foundation and annual budgeting process.
• Review and evaluate giving requests to ensure alignment with company values, business priorities, and strategic goals.
• Maintain budgets, compliance requirements, and reporting for all giving programs.
• Partner with marketing, business development, and sector leaders to align Decisions with client and market needs.

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, marketing, communications or political science is preferred
• 5 years of experience with government relations, community engagement, non‑profit development, or public relations strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with community organizations, elected officials, and industry partners.
• Basic project management skills to organize events, initiatives, and cross functional activities.
• Familiarity with the AEC industry preferred
• Must demonstrate proficiency in all core…