In addition to your completed application, a cover letter describing your interest in marketing professional services (architecture/engineering) and joining the Clark Nexsen team is required to be considered for the this position. 

This position requires strategic thinking, flexibility, creativity, excellent writing and editing skills, a well-developed graphic eye, planned and proactive approaches, and the ability to shift priorities frequently while maintaining attention to detail and achieving high quality standards. The Senior Marketing Coordinator must be able to prioritize, multi-task, and function effectively as part of a team under multiple deadlines and time constraints, schedule workload, and manage time efficiently in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment while demonstrating an enthusiastic “can do” attitude.

General responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Contribute to the implementation of annual company and market sector-specific strategic plans
• Ability to manage and make decisions regarding day-to-day marketing and program tasks
• Create, edit, and produce well-written and graphically sophisticated content for marketing materials including proposals in both general and SF330 formats, statements of qualifications, award submittals, presentations, marketing collateral, handouts, and promotional materials
• Collaborate with the communications team for market-specific communications needs such as email marketing, social media, news, and blog content, etc.
• Support regular marketing audits as directed by the Marketing Manager
• Proactively coordinate with marketing and technical staff to create and update master descriptions for projects; interview technical staff concerning project details; draft content; collect photography for projects, personnel, and marketing collateral; and collaborate with technical and marketing staff to ensure content accuracy
• Coordinate with marketing and technical staff to create and maintain up-to-date, personnel resumes
• Support capture planning, proposal, and marketing research efforts
• Assist in pre-positioning efforts for specific project pursuits as directed by the Marketing Manager, Business Developers, and Seller-Doers
• Assist the CRM Manager and marketing team in maintaining the CRM database including maintenance of opportunities, projects, clients, and contacts
• Assist with proofreading proposals and other marketing content for strategy, compliance, and grammar
• Provide printing, production, assembly, and delivery support of marketing materials
• Support outreach efforts such as client events, white paper or presentation development, tradeshow/conference participation, and public relations efforts as needed
• Mentor and train Marketing Coordinators and Marketing Assistants as needed
• Extensive writing and frequent communication via phone, email, and in person with co-workers, clients, and subconsultants
• Represent the marketing department internally, as well as externally through professional organizations and through consultant teaming interactions
• Perform any other assignments or tasks as needed or requested by management to assist in accomplishing the organization’s mission, objectives, and goals.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Education, Technology, and Experience

• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, English, Journalism, Creative Writing, Business, or a related field with 4-7 years of relevant experience recommended
• Without a degree, 5-10 years of relevant A/E/C experience required
• Effectively utilize current company software programs for proposal and marketing collateral development, word processing, e-mail, and information management. Programs include:
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • MS Word
  • MS Excel
  • MS Outlook
  • MS PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Dynamics or equivalent CRM software
  • Experience in the use of the following programs is desirable:
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Open Asset
• Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM) may be given additional consideration
• A Senior Marketing Coordinator will typically have professional and internship experience in related marketing, business development, public relations roles within the A/E/C industry.
• Experience in the development of proposals in the SF 330, Virginia AE, or SF254/255 formats may be given additional consideration

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and professional demeanor – actively participates and contributes as a team member in group settings
• Strong planning, organizational, and time management skills
• Problem solving abilities
• Experience with CRM database programs
• Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work
• Ability to multi-task and stay ahead of deadlines
• Commitment to working with teams in an engaging, positive way, with ability to work independently when needed

Physical Requirements

Work is sedentary and often performed in an office setting. Work area is lighted, heated, and ventilated. This position may require extended periods of standing, sitting, as well as some repetitive movements, bending and lifting of minimal weight. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Workplace Flexibility

We have selected two as common days in the office to nurture collaboration and innovation and to support learning and growth through engagement with colleagues. We are asking everyone to be present on Mondays and Thursdays, with a required third day that will provide additional flexibility and be set between you and your supervisor (with consideration given to your project team members and clients). Our hope is that this schedule will offer the work-life balance that is desired by all, while providing consistent opportunities for face-to-face collaboration and mentorship.