Tarlton Corp is hiring: Marketing Coordinator in St. Louis

Tarlton Corporation has served as a St. Louis-based general contracting and construction management firm since 1946. We have built strong ties to the region, excellent working relationships with a wide-ranging list of established and new clients, a commitment to project and workforce diversity, and a carefully laid foundation to promote continued growth. Tarlton is a Women's Business Enterprise as certified by the City of St. Louis, State of Missouri and Women's Business Enterprise National Council.

Tarlton is a closely held, client-driven corporation employing an average of 300 people. Our organizational structure is relatively flat so clients and personnel can benefit from continual access to our executives, who take an active role in all Tarlton operations.

Our range of preconstruction and construction services in the commercial, institutional, industrial, life sciences, healthcare and concrete markets is extensive. Tarlton works on projects diverse in scope and size, in both renovation and new construction.

Our philosophy is simple: Take care of the client first and treat others as we would like to be treated. No project is too large or too small if it’s work a client wants completed.

MAJOR GOALS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Tarlton is seeking a creative marketer and excellent writer with 2 to 4 years of professional experience who will play a key role in supporting the company’s Marketing and Business Development efforts. The coordinator will work in all areas of marketing and communications in a company that is St. Louis made – building here since 1946 and committed to diversity, continuous improvement, and growth. Wide-ranging responsibilities include social media, promotional materials, internal and external presentations, photography, jobsite branding, project data compilation, work pursuits (supporting our Proposal Coordinator), website maintenance, award nominations, special events, industry relations and public relations. Extensive writing, editing and proofreading experience is a must. Experience in the construction, architecture or engineering industries is desired, as is experience with photography. Self-driven and energetic with a love for learning and the desire to grow, the Marketing Coordinator will collaborate with team members throughout the company to tell compelling stories that help Tarlton win work and provide exceptional service to our clients and community.

ESSENTIAL ACTIVITIES:

• Coordinate social media efforts (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), working initially under the direction of members of the Marketing team, with the goal of independently managing this area.
• Coordinate and execute jobsite branding and signage, working under the strategic direction of the Marketing Manager.
• Coordinate digital assets (Open Asset). Take photographs of people, projects and processes; coordinate professional photography; edit, classify and file photos; secure client permissions to publish photos. Video experience is a plus.
• Manage the marketing database (Unanet – formerly Cosential), including boilerplate text and information, reports (client files, resumes, mailing lists, etc.). This includes development and maintenance of a system for initial data collection, regularly scheduled updates, and ensuring consistent information across sources.
• Coordinate tickets for sporting events. Log tickets, assist Business Development Director/Manager with guest list and invitations, and ensure tickets are used.
• Coordinate the design and production of internal and external promotional materials, with support as applicable from Graphic Designer/outside resource: Teams posts (new-hire interviews, new jobs), slide shows and marketing boards (e.g., Muddy Boots TV, Founders Day, Annual Meeting), invitations, brochures, client leave-behinds, direct mail, and other marketing collaterals as requested.
• Assist, as asked, with the planning and execution of internal and external communications and events: virtual company check-ins, corporate gatherings, award submittals, responses to industry association requests, PR activities, and other external outreach.
• Contribute to Tarlton website updates; capable in website administration tasks.
• Select and order marketing premiums (Tarlton swag) in collaboration with the Marketing team and others.
• Support the Proposal Coordinator with work acquisition efforts as needed – proposals, prequalifications, supplier registrations, etc. When asked, produce reports from Unanet and provide other supporting materials instrumental in the pursuit of work.
• Serve as an internal resource for office communications technology – Muddy Boots TV, conference rooms, etc.
• Provide back-up to the Marketing and Business Development teams in any capacity requested.

MANAGED BY:

Marketing Manager

PEOPLE MANAGED:

None at this time

PRIMARY PEOPLE CONTACTS:

Marketing Manager, Proposal Coordinator, Graphic Designer, Director of Marketing & Communications, Business Development Manager, Director of Strategy, Senior Vice President leading work acquisition; independent contractors/marketing consultants; team members from estimating and preconstruction, operations, safety, and finance; executives; clients, architects, engineers, other contractors and subcontractors; industry association representatives; and media representatives.

BEHAVIORAL TRAITS, ATTITUDE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Team player who enjoys working with people.
• Ability to balance multiple projects and interact with all levels of people.
• Ability to function in project leadership and support role.
• Takes initiative.
• Must be able to adapt rapidly to changed conditions and requirements.
• Comfortable and competent at learning from and teaching people new skills, software, etc.
• Must like detailed work and be task oriented.
• Must be motivated to get the job done.
• Must be able to handle stress with professionalism.
• High energy, dependable, flexible, congenial, organized, efficient and accurate.

PREREQUISITES (Education, Experience):

• 2 to 4 years of marketing experience and/or previous experience of some kind in the built environment, a/e/c industry, and/or similar professional experience.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant area of study (marketing, communications, English, journalism, public relations, business administration).
• Interest and ability in market research and database management.
• Fluent in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), functional in InDesign, Photoshop and other Adobe products, databases, social networking, internet and various apps.
• Excellent interpersonal, computer and oral/written communication skills.
• Superior knowledge of grammar and punctuation, with strong proofreading skills. Candidates will be given a timed writing exercise as part of the interview process.
• Demonstrates professionalism within company, as well as working with other organizations and clients.
• Characteristics must include being detail-oriented and highly organized.

BENEFITS

• Great company culture
• 401k with company match
• PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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