Senior CommunicationsProposal Coordinator

As a Senior Communications and Proposal Coordinatorat Isthmus Engineering you will join a talented and dedicated communications team that collaborates with our leadership and technical teams to capture and share the authentic stories of our projects and people. You will be part of a company that cares about you as an individual and aims to provide meaningful opportunities in a team-focused yet autonomous work environment.

The responsibilities for the position of Senior Communications and Proposal Coordinator include:

Proposal Development (75%)

This is a hands-on role which requires versatility resilience and a steadfast attention to detail while maintaining a collaborative approach to developing winning proposals.

• Coordinate write and edit proposals including SOQs LOIs and RFP responses.
• Collaborate with the technical team to synthesize content.
• Coordinate with project partners to provide or request proposal content.
• Layout and produce proposal documents.
• Perform QA/QC reviews of proposal documents.
• Guide preparation for project-procurement interviews and develop associated presentations.
• Develop and maintain service area content resumes and project sheets.
• Contribute to innovation best practices and efficiency to support effective data management and successful project pursuits.

Graphic Design & Collateral (20%)

• Support the development of engaging and authentic digital content which celebrates the unique culture and capabilities of the Isthmus team.
• Create polished on-brand graphics project sheets presentations and event material.

Event Support (5%)

• Support the planning and execution of outreach events and conferences.
• Assist with award submissions and other external communication initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications and experience:

• Bachelors degree or graduate degree in communications marketing journalism or similar field.
• Eight or more years of professional experience in a communications business development or marketing role.
• Hands-on experience in the development of technical proposals including writing editing layout and meeting agency requirements (required). AEC industry experience strongly preferred.
• Experience working within an established brand and adhering to client-specific style guides.
• Strong proficiency and demonstrated experience in Adobe Creative Cloud including InDesign (required) and Illustrator and Photoshop (preferred).
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft tools including Word and PowerPoint (required). Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and SharePoint (preferred).

The ideal candidate will also demonstrate the following skills and capabilities:

• Exceptional writing and editing skills with the ability to turn complex concepts into concise relatable content.
• Understanding of visual design principles for readability (preferred).
• Familiarity with ADA document accessibility guidelines (preferred).
• Ability to think strategically while maintaining strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and within tight deadlines including working extended hours as needed.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to deliver results in an autonomous environment.
• Collaborative team-focused attitude.

Isthmus supports in-office and hybrid work arrangements. Isthmus is seeking candidates with the ability to work full-time and who live within commuting distance of our St. Paul office location.

Compensation and Benefits

• The anticipated base salary range for this position is $85000$100000/year for a 40-hour base work week. Compensation will be based upon experience education skill level and other factors.
• Pay for additional hours worked above weekly base hours
• Paid holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO) with rollover
• Mobile device reimbursement
• Complimentary on-site parking
• Medical and dental insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Dependent Care Flexible Savings Account (DCFSA)
• Paid family and medical leave
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• 401(k) (matching and profit-sharing after one year)
• Professional development and continuing education

Additional Information

• Writing and design samples as well as references will be required for candidates who advance in the process.
• Relocation is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Isthmus Engineering Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Meaningful Work. Meaningful Lives. A bold statement that drives us at Isthmus Engineering.