Responsibilities

• Embrace the Company’s safety culture, actively support all safety initiatives, and adhere to defined accountabilities implemented by the Safety Steering and Continuous Improvement teams
• Support, promote, and practice the Company core values, vision, mission, code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other established policies
• Develop and execute internal and external communication plans aligned with business goals, core strategic themes, and brand standards; maintain communication activity calendars and contribute to the Colas USA communications calendar
• Write, edit, and publish content for announcements, presentations, newsletters, digital channels, and other internal/external communications
• Create and manage visual and multimedia content (graphic design, templates, photography, and short-form video) in line with established style guides and brand guidelines
• Travel periodically to job sites across the region to capture content and collaborate with crews
• Maintain and update the company website in coordination with website developers; support website content management, accessibility monitoring, and basic SEO maintenance
• Manage social media channels by channel and audience, including researching and sharing relevant industry posts, monitoring and responding to inquiries, and maintaining Google Business listings
• Plan and run advertising and public-facing marketing campaigns to support recruiting, industry positioning & awareness, customer outreach, and business development
• Gather, analyze, and report data on communication and marketing efforts; provide insights and recommendations for improvement

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Valid Drivers’ License and ability to maintain clean driving record required
• 2+ years of experience in communications, marketing, public relations, or a related role
• Experience managing digital channels and platforms (website/CMS, social media, email marketing, Google Business Profile)
• Proficiency with Microsoft/Office 365, including Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, Word
• Experience planning and executing campaigns (organic and paid) and managing content calendars
• Ability to track, analyze, and report performance metrics (web, social, email) and translate data into recommendations
• Experience with email marketing tools/CRM platforms (HubSpot preferred) and audience segmentation
• Working knowledge of website content development best practices, including basic SEO and accessibility considerations; WordPress experience a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to craft engaging content
• Ability to communicate professionally, engage with diverse groups of people, and present in front of groups
• Ability to plan and organize work, maintain attention to detail and deliver results under pressure of set timelines
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams and external vendors
• Travel required (25%) to capture content and attend recruiting/networking events, business meetings, training, etc.

Preferred

• Certification or training in digital marketing, social media, graphic design, or communications preferred
• Experience working in construction, manufacturing, or related industry a plus
• WordPress experience a plus
• HubSpot preferred
• Bilingual language skills a plus (English/Spanish)

Benefits

• Benefits: All full-time hourly employees are eligible to participate in Simon benefits as defined in plan documents. Available benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, term life insurance, supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, 401K with company match, short-term disability, flexible spending plan, and education assistance. Other benefits include eight paid holidays, and access to available company discounts.