Jacobsen Daniels Associates LLC
Marketing and Communications Specialist
Jacobsen Daniels Associates LLC, Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States, 48197
Job Title:
Marketing and Communications Specialist
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Salary:
$60,000 - $70,000 Annually
Location:
Ypsilanti, MI / Hybrid Work Schedule
About Jacobsen|Daniels:
Jacobsen|Daniels (JD) is a professional consulting firm specializing in services for the aviation industry. Our clients range from airlines and airports to private firms and the federal government. Formed in 2001, we pursue ideas, concepts, and solutions to improve the journey for the traveling public. From its founding, JD has been dedicated to reliable, convenient, and safe transit options that meet the rapidly changing safety and security needs of the transportation industry.
Position Description Summary:
Jacobsen|Daniels seeks a highly motivated, energetic, team player who is well organized, detail oriented, and deadline driven. The individual will support the marketing and communications efforts of the firm, including review of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) in detail and coordinating high quality, on time responses that are compliant with client requirements. The role requires the ability to multitask, develop and maintain schedules, and work on multiple projects at once. Communication will be key to the success of the individual, as is flexibility and adaptability to changing deadlines and priorities.
Requirements
Essential Functions of the Position:
• Manages teams in the preparation and submission of proposals and qualification packages for project opportunities, including understanding compliance requirements and extensive subconsultant management.
• Creates and maintains marketing materials and digital content for internal and external outlets, including firm profiles, project profiles, corporate resumes, brochures, newsletters, press releases, website, email announcements, and other promotional materials.
• Writes, edits, proofreads, and produces submittals and marketing materials (including layout) in print and electronic formats.
• Assists with pipeline management of RFP/RFQ opportunities. Supports the maintenance of marketing pipelines and associated analyses for all practice areas. Monitors websites, publications and news sources for project advertisements and solicitations.
• Creates and manages a communications editorial calendar, ensuring that deadlines are met.
• Manages and develops content for social media channels and corporate website.
• Coordinates internal communications including assistance with producing companywide events such as Town Hall meetings, internal newsletters, and other formats.
• May be required to attend meetings or work outside of normal working hours.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities:
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including proofreading and editing
• Visual communication skills to help teams distill complex ideas into easy-to-understand graphics
• High level of attention to detail. Ability to work independently as well as lead teams to meet deadlines.
• Adaptability to adjust to changing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment and simultaneously work on multiple deadline driven projects
• Expertise in corporate social media account management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Teams) required.
• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign required.
• Experience with Adobe Illustrator, and Photoshop a plus.
• Experience with customer relationship management (CRM) such as Deltek Vantagepoint, Salesforce, or MS Dynamics 365 a plus.
• Experience with managing corporate social media accounts and associated engagement analyses such as LinkedIn a plus.
• Experience with email marketing platforms and content management systems such as Mailchimp a plus.
Education and Experience:
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in marketing, communications, or closely related field.
• 4-8 years of experience in proposal management/coordination, marketing, business development, or communications.
• Experience in public agency procurement processes is preferred.
• Experience within Planning, Architecture, Engineering, Construction, or related fields is preferred.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must be able to accomplish to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit for long periods of time, bend, use hands to manipulate (type), talk and hear; walk; sit, and lift or move no more than ten (10) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral visions, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Mental Demands:
While performing the duties of this position, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information, and documents; analyze and solve problems, use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or new skills; work under deadlines with occasional interruptions, and interact with staff and other organizations on a regular basis.
Working Conditions:
Primarily in an office environment at a company location or remote office environment. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. May be required to travel as needed to company or client locations. Periodic weekend or evening work is expected.
Reporting Relationships:
The position reports to the Associate Director of Business Development or other senior leadership during the hiring process or during the performance review cycle.
Supervisory Responsibility:
None.
Why is JD right for you?
JD seeks to attract, retain, and develop outstanding talent. We offer flexible work conditions allowing you to maintain work-life balance. Are you looking for an opportunity to grow and continuously develop your professional skills? Consider joining our team. We would love to have you join our journey!
We pride ourselves on providing benefits that bring out the best in our people. Our comprehensive benefit packages include the things you expect - health, dental, vision, 401(k) - along with the things you deserve like an employee assistance program and support of your professional development goals. In addition, this full-time, permanent position offers a competitive salary, discretionary annual bonus, paid time off, and a strong Company culture that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work!
This position description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed by an employee so classified.
Jacobsen|Daniels is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives for diversity. J|D, in accordance with applicable law, does not discriminate in hiring or otherwise in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. EOE/AA/Vets
Marketing and Communications Specialist
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Salary:
$60,000 - $70,000 Annually
Location:
Ypsilanti, MI / Hybrid Work Schedule
About Jacobsen|Daniels:
Jacobsen|Daniels (JD) is a professional consulting firm specializing in services for the aviation industry. Our clients range from airlines and airports to private firms and the federal government. Formed in 2001, we pursue ideas, concepts, and solutions to improve the journey for the traveling public. From its founding, JD has been dedicated to reliable, convenient, and safe transit options that meet the rapidly changing safety and security needs of the transportation industry.
Position Description Summary:
Jacobsen|Daniels seeks a highly motivated, energetic, team player who is well organized, detail oriented, and deadline driven. The individual will support the marketing and communications efforts of the firm, including review of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) in detail and coordinating high quality, on time responses that are compliant with client requirements. The role requires the ability to multitask, develop and maintain schedules, and work on multiple projects at once. Communication will be key to the success of the individual, as is flexibility and adaptability to changing deadlines and priorities.
Requirements
Essential Functions of the Position:
• Manages teams in the preparation and submission of proposals and qualification packages for project opportunities, including understanding compliance requirements and extensive subconsultant management.
• Creates and maintains marketing materials and digital content for internal and external outlets, including firm profiles, project profiles, corporate resumes, brochures, newsletters, press releases, website, email announcements, and other promotional materials.
• Writes, edits, proofreads, and produces submittals and marketing materials (including layout) in print and electronic formats.
• Assists with pipeline management of RFP/RFQ opportunities. Supports the maintenance of marketing pipelines and associated analyses for all practice areas. Monitors websites, publications and news sources for project advertisements and solicitations.
• Creates and manages a communications editorial calendar, ensuring that deadlines are met.
• Manages and develops content for social media channels and corporate website.
• Coordinates internal communications including assistance with producing companywide events such as Town Hall meetings, internal newsletters, and other formats.
• May be required to attend meetings or work outside of normal working hours.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities:
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including proofreading and editing
• Visual communication skills to help teams distill complex ideas into easy-to-understand graphics
• High level of attention to detail. Ability to work independently as well as lead teams to meet deadlines.
• Adaptability to adjust to changing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment and simultaneously work on multiple deadline driven projects
• Expertise in corporate social media account management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Teams) required.
• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign required.
• Experience with Adobe Illustrator, and Photoshop a plus.
• Experience with customer relationship management (CRM) such as Deltek Vantagepoint, Salesforce, or MS Dynamics 365 a plus.
• Experience with managing corporate social media accounts and associated engagement analyses such as LinkedIn a plus.
• Experience with email marketing platforms and content management systems such as Mailchimp a plus.
Education and Experience:
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in marketing, communications, or closely related field.
• 4-8 years of experience in proposal management/coordination, marketing, business development, or communications.
• Experience in public agency procurement processes is preferred.
• Experience within Planning, Architecture, Engineering, Construction, or related fields is preferred.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must be able to accomplish to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit for long periods of time, bend, use hands to manipulate (type), talk and hear; walk; sit, and lift or move no more than ten (10) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral visions, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Mental Demands:
While performing the duties of this position, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information, and documents; analyze and solve problems, use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or new skills; work under deadlines with occasional interruptions, and interact with staff and other organizations on a regular basis.
Working Conditions:
Primarily in an office environment at a company location or remote office environment. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. May be required to travel as needed to company or client locations. Periodic weekend or evening work is expected.
Reporting Relationships:
The position reports to the Associate Director of Business Development or other senior leadership during the hiring process or during the performance review cycle.
Supervisory Responsibility:
None.
Why is JD right for you?
JD seeks to attract, retain, and develop outstanding talent. We offer flexible work conditions allowing you to maintain work-life balance. Are you looking for an opportunity to grow and continuously develop your professional skills? Consider joining our team. We would love to have you join our journey!
We pride ourselves on providing benefits that bring out the best in our people. Our comprehensive benefit packages include the things you expect - health, dental, vision, 401(k) - along with the things you deserve like an employee assistance program and support of your professional development goals. In addition, this full-time, permanent position offers a competitive salary, discretionary annual bonus, paid time off, and a strong Company culture that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work!
This position description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed by an employee so classified.
Jacobsen|Daniels is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives for diversity. J|D, in accordance with applicable law, does not discriminate in hiring or otherwise in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. EOE/AA/Vets