Communications Assistant

Maple Grove, MN (On-site)

$50K/yr – $57K/yrEntry LevelFull time

Posted 3 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the end to end document lifecycle for client deliverables, turning technical content into clear proposals and materials with brand consistency.

  • Document lifecycle ownership: drafting, editing, layout, production, and packaging for proposals and reports.
  • Content translation: convert technical material into clear, branded materials and craft custom graphics that illustrate concepts.
  • Staff collaboration: gather input from technical staff and manage deadlines to keep assignments on track.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for document development including writing, editing, layout, and production for a variety of client deliverables. These may include proposals, project reports, specifications, and presentations depending on the need.
  • Create customized graphics, charts, and diagrams to illustrate technical concepts.
  • Research, write, edit, and format original proposal content, including project descriptions, staff summaries, resumes, and other sections as assigned.
  • Edit content from technical staff to create a clear voice and consistent style.
  • Proactively and persistently solicit input from technical staff members.
  • Responsible for document formatting, layout, production, packaging, and maintenance of proposal production supplies.
  • Knows and ensures style and brand guidelines are followed.
  • Assists with facilitating proposal meetings and manage proposal assignments and deadlines.
  • Assist with additional project and marketing duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Solid communication and critical thinking skills.
  • Proficiency with grammar, punctuation, spelling, and style guides.
  • Ability to listen well and quickly solicit information from technical staff.
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to quickly produce content.
  • Positive attitude under pressure, strong team player, responsible, dedicated, and self-motivated.
  • Ability to manage time, multi-task, and excel with limited resources and multiple priorities in a deadline-oriented and highly collaborative environment.
  • Valid Driver’s License and in good standing. Occasional travel necessary.

Preferred

  • Bachelor\'s degree in English, Writing, Mass Communications, Journalism, or related field preferred.
  • Marketing, sales, proposal, and/or technical writing experience is preferred.

Benefits

  • competitive pay and significate annual bonuses
  • employee paid health, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, PTO, paid holidays, parental leave, generous 401(k) match, access to HSA, FSAs, flexible schedules, annual HEI logo wear, plus more
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Houston Engineering, Inc.

Multidisciplinary civil engineering and consulting firm offering community-based solutions. 📍 Offices located across the Midwest.

Founded in 1968
Fargo, North Dakota, USA
242 employees (12 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
4K

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~242

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
7 (3% of company)
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2