Proposal/Marketing Coordinator

New Jersey, USA (Hybrid)

$65K/yr – $75K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 3 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the end to end marketing and proposal engine for a public affairs firm, coordinating BD, content, events and digital presence to win government work.

  • Proposal & BD Operations: manage go/no go, deadlines, win/loss tracking, and the library of materials.
  • Creative & Brand Collateral: design proposals, brochures, capability statements, and event materials with on-brand layouts.
  • Digital & Events Enablement: maintain website and newsletters, guide social media, support conferences and digital engagement.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Assist with identifying procurement opportunities and supporting the go/no-go decision process
  • Attend pre-proposal meetings both virtually and in person
  • Prepare proposal submission documents, forms, written content, and graphic design/layout, collaborating with the executive team on proposal development
  • Manage proposal deadlines, submissions, and win/loss records
  • Maintain the firm’s library of proposal materials, including resumes, project descriptions, and reusable boilerplate
  • Support the executive team at conferences and industry events
  • Maintain and update the company website, keeping content current, accurate, and on-brand
  • Produce the company newsletter for electronic distribution
  • Design marketing collateral, including brochures, business cards, capability statements, advertisements, and event materials, ensuring brand consistency
  • Manage the company’s social media presence

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field
  • 1–3 years supporting business development and marketing efforts, preferably in the A/E/C (architecture/engineering/construction) industry
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple proposals and tight deadlines simultaneously
  • Experienced graphic designer; proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Dropbox, and Smartsheet; familiarity with SharePoint
  • Experience managing website content (e.g. Wordpress or Squarespace) and email/newsletter platforms (e.g., Mailchimp or Constant Contact)
  • Experience with social media, digital marketing, and digital engagement
  • Detail oriented with the ability to work both collaboratively and independently
  • Familiarity with public-sector or government RFP processes preferred

Preferred

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field
  • 1–3 years supporting business development and marketing efforts, preferably in the A/E/C (architecture/engineering/construction) industry
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple proposals and tight deadlines simultaneously
  • Experienced graphic designer; proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Dropbox, and Smartsheet; familiarity with SharePoint
  • Experience managing website content (e.g. Wordpress or Squarespace) and email/newsletter platforms (e.g., Mailchimp or Constant Contact)
  • Experience with social media, digital marketing, and digital engagement
  • Detail oriented with the ability to work both collaboratively and independently
  • Familiarity with public-sector or government RFP processes preferred

Benefits

  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Group medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D insurance
  • Optional pre-tax commuter benefits
  • Optional employee-paid supplemental life insurance
  • Lifestyle allowance to support personal well-being
  • Professional development opportunities
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Melissa Johnson Associates, Inc.

Melissa Johnson Associates is a WBE/DBE/SBE certified public relations firm specializing in community outreach and stakeholder engagement. We are a reliable partner that helps government agencies and their consultants work effectively with stakeholders, communities and the public.MJA's work includes transit, transportation, bridge, roadway, resiliency, disaster relief, economic development, public health, parks, athletic field, streetscape, land use, freight, historic preservation, higher education, museum, healthcare, and other projects.The company's president, Melissa Johnson, is one of the most experienced and sought-after community engagement consultants in the New York region. She is skilled at managing complex and sensitive community issues surrounding large, high-profile public projects, and focuses on developing solutions that maintain the reputation of government agencies and their consultants. Melissa has worked with dozens of city and state agencies, and is an innovative leader with a hands-on approach to implementing new platforms and concepts. Her work has been published in PE Magazine and Young PE Quarterly. She was named one of ENR New York's Top Young Professionals in 2020.

New York, New York, USA
18 employees (4 in marketing)