Job Description

LKB is seeking a marketing coordinator for a full-time role in our Syosset office. The successful candidate will be involved in a variety of tasks to support the firm’s public proposal efforts in both New York and globally. They will primarily be responsible for preparing responses to request for qualifications (RFQ), request for proposals (RFP), and letters of Interest (LOI) from municipal clients such as local Towns, Villages, Cities, Counties and State agencies throughout the country. In addition, this role supports the overall corporate marketing and business development teams, as needed.

Preparation and assembly of high-quality, well-organized, eye-catching and easy to read, winning proposals are desired. These are prepared under tight, client-driven deadlines. The ideal candidate will have experience preparing public sector proposals and standard forms for an engineering firm. They will be comfortable reading and understanding the requirements of the RFQ/RFP in order to develop a well-organized response that meets the client’s evaluation criteria.

This position requires interaction and communication with technical staff such as engineers, project managers, field personnel, marketing staff, and executives, to gather information needed for cohesive proposal submissions and qualifications packages.

This is a full-time position in our LKB Syosset Office.

Responsibilities:

Potential proposal-related tasks may include the following:

• Identifying and following RFP requirements to ensure requirements are met
• Meeting and collaborating with technical staff and executive team to produce persuasive content
• Assisting with content writing and layout
• Drafting content; proofreading and editing
• Coordination and organization of materials, documents, and forms (resumes, project sheets, graphics, etc.)
• Generating standard forms (SF330, SF254, SF255)
• Providing graphics support for strong visual aids and brand consistency
• Handling final print and digital production to meet deadlines
• Maintaining accurate information such as project descriptions in CRM system

Potential marketing/BD-related work tasks may include the following:

• Creating marketing materials (graphics, presentations, sales sheets, advertisements, etc.)
• Developing social media posts
• Website maintenance
• Creating and distributing internal company communications (company newsletter, etc.)
• Coordinating with technical staff to produce blog content
• Misc. administrative support to the marketing/BD teams

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, English, Business Administration or a related field, preferred.
• Minimum 1-3 years of experience preparing proposal submissions for the AEC industry is preferred.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Knowledge/proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Knowledge/proficiency in Adobe InDesign
• Knowledge/proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Microsoft Project a plus
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent proofreading/editing ability
• Creative eye and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet strict deadlines
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $80,000 depending on level of experience.

LKB and VERTEX offer a solid total compensation package including base salary and discretionary bonus plan. We also offer a robust benefits package including, healthcare (with multiple plan options) and dental; Company-paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability. We offer a 401k plan with immediate match and vesting, Flex Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, and other perks. We provide a generous paid time off plan for eligible employees including 15 days of vacation, 64 hours of sick time, and 9.5 paid holidays (prorated for eligible part-time employees).

Our “Lifetime of Learning” program also offers tuition reimbursement and additional support for pursuing advanced education, to help employees grow their skills and careers.

LKB and VERTEX are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.