Marketing Assistant

KPFF Consulting Engineers is hiring a full-time Marketing Assistant to join our structural engineering division in Portland Oregon. This role will be responsible for helping to keep track of project data and assisting in content to support the firms ongoing qualification requests and internal marketing initiatives. You will thrive in this job if you find joy in working with a close-knit team understand the need for ongoing prioritization appreciate both autonomy and constructive feedback and want to develop meaningful creative work that supports the built environment. This is NOT a good fit if you need a lot of defined processes prefer siloed work environments or have difficulty managing multiple concurrent deadlines. If you are interested in working alongside dedicated professionals in a team environment this is the place for you. We take pride in our work and always strive for excellence in the services we provide.

This position provides marketing support and services to engineers whose clients are architects developers contractors and public agencies. Our marketing staff are valued and empowered to be innovative in their approach and passionate about their work. How we treat one another is as important as the work we do. This is an in-person position that interacts with all levels of the firm as well as clients and subconsultants.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in preparation of subconsultant qualifications and proposal submissions through the development of materials such as resumes biographies and profiles project descriptions and other collateral materials
• Help maintain the marketing database by inputting and updating client project and other supporting information; maintain content library including previous proposals boilerplates and visuals
• Monitor and report industry-related information including online publications magazines and blogs

• Track publications and lead generation platforms; assist in the generation of internal newsletters
• Pull project reports and update staff and internal resource information
• Help create various internal communications and company announcements
• Edit/update marketing collateral such as presentations and brochures
• Assist with internal document processing including reviewing editing and formatting documents or other client deliverables
• Interact with and facilitate communications with staff and vendors

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while working on a computer reviewing plans or conducting site visits.
• Capacity to move around project sites climb ladders and navigate uneven terrain.
• Occasionally lifting up to 15 pounds of equipment or materials.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors Degree in English Marketing Journalism Communication Education Business or other relevant major OR a related combination of education and experience
• 1-3 years of professional or internship experience preferably in marketing or related field
• Experience in data entry or database management
• Experience with Microsoft (Word Excel PowerPoint) and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign and Illustrator) programs
• Strong organizational skills with an ability to multitask and manage time effectively
• Strong writing proofreading copy-editing formatting and other document revision skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and a desire to learn
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and handle multiple assignments concurrently

Additional Information :

Culture and Benefits
At KPFF we offer a rewarding career path that emphasizes autonomy innovation and professional development. Our culture prioritizes employee ownership teamwork and shared values creating an environment where contributions are celebrated and career growth is encouraged. We support local collaboration with A/E/C firms and are committed to creating lasting relationships with our clients. We arent just colleagues; were a community that has been dedicated to collaborative innovation over the last five decades providing you the platform to make a lasting impact on meaningful projects. KPFF Consulting Engineers offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Compensation

• Base pay range of $28.00 - $30.00/per hour based on qualifications and prior experience
• Overtime paid at time-and-a-half with regular opportunity for overtime available
• Biannual profit-sharing (bonus) structure

Benefits

• Flexible schedule options (assessed after one year of employment)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer contribution (regardless of employee contribution)
• Separate vacation and sick leave
• Transit subsidy
• On-site fitness center
• Professional development provisions
• Tuition reimbursement plan
• Health insurance (PPO or HSA)
• Additional HRA/FSA options
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid family leave
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Paid holidays (including two floating holidays)

Other Perks

• Free secure bike parking
• Transit pass stipend (50%)
• Technical educational sessions
• Monthly social events
• Corporate company culture events (winter parties summer picnics etc.)
• Office committee opportunities
• Community projects participation
• Offsite retreats

To apply submit your application online including a cover letter and resume.

KPFF Consulting Engineers participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

KPFF Consulting Engineers is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color creed ethnicity national origin religion marital status sex/gender (including sexual orientation or gender identity) pregnancy veteran status citizenship status physical or mental disability or any other protected basis.

Not sure you meet every qualification Research shows that women and people of color often hesitate to apply for roles unless they meet every requirement. At KPFF were committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities where we live and work. If this role excites you but you dont check every box we still encourage you to applyyou might be the right fit for this or another opportunity.

KPFF Consulting Engineers participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

KPFF Consulting Engineers is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color creed ethnicity national origin religion marital status sex/gender (including sexual orientation or gender identity) pregnancy veteran status citizenship status physical or mental disability or any other protected basis.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time