Marketing & Proposal Specialist

Kansas City, KS (Unknown)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level1+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

Job Summary

Coordinate and amplify CFSE communications by aligning branding, creating persuasive proposal content, and supporting events, newsletters, and recruitment marketing to drive client engagement.

  • Brand alignment: ensure branding and messaging consistency across materials and channels.
  • Proposal content: develop clear narratives and assemble compliant proposal packages for municipal, state, and federal clients.
  • Content ecosystem: organize newsletters, event promotions, and recruitment marketing materials to maximize reach.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate with HR, leadership, and project teams to support companywide communication initiatives.
  • Assist with internal and external communications, including announcements, social media posts, and event promotions.
  • Support CFSE’s presence at career fairs, college fairs, and community events, including logistics, materials, and booth setup.
  • Maintain consistency with CFSE branding, messaging, and visual identity across all materials.
  • Lead or support the preparation of proposals, SOQs, and interview materials for municipal, state, and federal clients.
  • Coordinate with project managers and technical staff to gather project information, resumes, and required content.
  • Develop clear, persuasive, and compliant proposal narratives tailored to each client’s needs.
  • Track proposal outcomes and support reporting for leadership and business development.
  • Format, proofread, and assemble final proposal packages in accordance with CFSE standards.
  • Develop and distribute the company newsletter, including content gathering, writing, layout, and scheduling.

Requirements

  • Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work both independently and collaboratively.
  • Experience using Canva for layout, graphics, and marketing content creation.
  • Familiarity with AEC proposal processes, RFQs/RFPs, and public procurement.
  • Experience supporting events, career fairs, or recruitment marketing.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, English, Business, or related field — or equivalent experience.
  • 1–3 years of experience in marketing, proposals, or communications (AEC industry experience preferred).

Benefits

  • We’re a collaborative, people‑centered team where designers and engineers work side‑by‑side, share knowledge freely, and support each other’s success.
  • You’ll find long‑tenured employees, a culture that values mentorship, and leadership that invests in your professional growth.
  • We take pride in delivering thoughtful, high‑quality solutions for our clients — and we do it in an environment where your expertise is respected and your contributions are seen.
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CFS Engineers

Since 1961, CFS Engineers has been a professional civil engineering consulting firm that works to advance the quality of life for the communities we call home. We specialize in all forms of public infrastructure including transportation, bridges, detention dams, parks, and utility design projects and cover every detail outside of a building including planning, platting, permitting, design, utility connections, and landscape architecture.

Founded in 1961
Topeka, Kansas, USA
86 employees (7 in marketing)

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
3 (3% of company)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
2.5K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
26.7%
Direct
49.3%
Referral
6.1%
Social
16.5%
Paid
1.3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~86
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Marketing & Proposal Specialist

CFS Engineers · Kansas City, KS · Unknown