Overview:

This is a temporary position expected to last approximately 6 months.

The Marketing Coordinator develops, organizes, and produces proposals and other marketing materials, such as presentations, resumes, and brochures. Duties also include strategic planning, independent research, creative writing, coordination with clients, and adherence to strict deadlines.



Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct market research for key markets and disciplines.

• Implement plans for winning projects and work aggressively with the project team to assure that all aspects of the plan are followed.

• Develop, organize, write, and edit proposals to ensure accuracy and consistency throughout the organization. Evaluate technical content to ensure that it satisfies the RFP requirements/evaluation criteria. Integrate marketing strategy. Develop project organizational charts, project descriptions, and resumes. Work collaboratively with project managers to meet tight deadlines. Coordinate with technical and support staff. Schedule resources needed during the proposal process (e.g., typists, graphic artists, editors). Analyze RFP requirements to ensure compliance. Coordinate reprographics and shipping. Compile and distribute proposals.

• Work with and communicate effectively with diverse types of people to proactively gather and assemble information under tight timeframes.

• Write and edit copy for marketing collateral, including brochures, project articles, award submittals, direct mail, news releases, and presentations. Conduct interviews, verify facts, and ensure accuracy of all written communications.

• Coach teams in interview techniques, implement interview strategy, and develop materials to support project interviews.

• Assist with direct mail list development and database management.

• Support conference and workshops.

• Other responsibilities as directed.

Keyword(s):

Marketing Coordinator, Marketing, Communications, Journalism, writing, proposals, presentations.

• Bachelors degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, English, or related degree strongly preferred.

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of related experience, including direct experience managing the RFP process, strongly preferred.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail. Strong editing skills also needed.

• Skilled with MS Office. InDesign and Acrobat experience strongly preferred.

• Database and Photoshop and Illustrator knowledge is a plus.

• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.

• Superior listening and problem solving skills.

• Interest and ability in technical writing and the engineering field.

• Leads by example.

• Models high standards, reflecting company values.

• Continually assessing best practices in relation to proposal development.

• Works with teammates to develop and maintain processes.

• Ability to be strategic and creative.

• Must be team oriented and have a drive for success.