Marketing Coordinator

Marketing Coordinator 

At COLAS, we believe each employee plays a vital role in our mission to build legacies and strengthen communities. The Marketing Coordinator role is responsible for supporting the company's development projects and marketing strategies, bridging the operational needs of the development team with marketing initiatives to foster brand growth, client engagement, and effective communication. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and a strong communicator, with a collaborative approach to balancing diverse tasks across the marketing business function. 

General Summary

This position performs a variety of marketing functions that implement the company’s advertising, marketing, and communications programs. Builds brand awareness, increases sales, and ensures clear communications regarding a variety of industry matters. The Marketing Coordinator creates and implements marketing/media plans that include RFP submissions, print, online, tradeshows and social networking opportunities. Additionally, the Marketing Coordinator supports all internal company communication initiatives and company events. 

Primary Responsibilities 

• Support pursuits with creation of new RFP, RFQ, and other job solicitation templates.  

• Coordinate all incoming RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs, manage graphic design, and own content creation. 

• The Marketing Coordinator is responsible for leading and supporting the development and execution of graphic design and visual assets, including photo and video content for all brand assets to ensure cohesive and impactful visual representation across platforms. 

• The Marketing Coordinator is responsible for overseeing brand asset design development, coordinating proof reviews, and supporting the approval process to ensure brand consistency and timely delivery. 

• Further develop company social media outlets such as LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, etc., and keep them active and dynamic 

• Investigate new social media opportunities that could enhance company marketing strategies 

• Manage the content of our corporate website and subsidiary sites to ensure that they are current, dynamic, and relevant 

• Develop and maintain internal and external communication systems such as an intranet, newsletters, emails, and corporate announcements 

• Review web analytics and ad words campaigns on an ongoing basis and generate monthly reports regarding site traffic 

• Manage the company marketing folder and generate efficiencies that provide proper organization for RFP information and templates as well as all other content in the marketing folder 

• Assist in the development and execution of corporate events such as end-of-year marketing efforts, employee morale boosters, company appreciation, and significant company messaging 

Performance Standards 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, adaptable for unique audiences. 

• Capable of prioritizing tasks effectively and meeting deadlines under pressure. 

• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. 

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 and Adobe Creative Suite, with specialty in graphic design, visual assets and web content management. 

• Able to independently address and resolve issues and adapt to new tasks as needed. 

• Ability to analyze and synthesize data for decision-making and reporting. 

• This position requires accurate color perception to fulfill essential job functions such as color matching, brand compliance, and visual design. Candidates must be able to distinguish and apply color accurately. 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design or a related field, with two to four years of relevant experience. 

• Familiarity with project management, marketing principles, and real estate development processes. 

• Experience using marketing tools and skilled in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro or equivalent and InDesign. 

• Familiarity with CAD and Design Software is a plus. 

Environment and Physical Activities 

This position generally requires working 8-10 hours a day, Monday through Friday. This position requires the employee to work in the company’s head office, subject to environmental conditions, providing protection from weather conditions. 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The Employee is regularly required to sit, stand, move up or down from/to sitting position, walk, use hands/wrists to fingers in repetitive motions, handle, grasp and feel objects, talk, and hear. The Employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb and descend stairs, and lift and move up to 25 pounds. The Employee is required to have close visual acuity, which may be met by use of corrective eyewear.  

About Us 

To build legacies and strengthen communities 

Colas Construction is a general contracting firm based in Portland, Oregon, where our passion for building stems from our expertise in the industry and our values of integrity, safety, and exceeding standards for equity and inclusion. 

Our core values are our S.E.E.D.S: 

Spirited: We desire to be the best at what we do, to be competitive and non-complacent. 

Enlightened: We strive for the greater good in society. We have integrity, are unselfish, and treat others with respect.  

Effective: We are highly functional. We think first, plan and analyze our approach to achieve excellence. 

Dedicated: We are professionals who are reliable and deliver on our commitments. 

Synergetic: We elevate the people around us to reach their best. We stretch our team’s ability to think and achieve the best outcomes. 

Benefits:

At Colas Construction, we believe in investing in our employees' well-being and professional growth. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you both personally and professionally. Our benefits include and are not limited to:

• Health Insurance: 100% employer-paid employee coverage for robust medical, dental, and vision insurance with multiple plan options
• Retirement: 401(k) plan with employer match
• Paid Time Off: generous paid sick, vacation, personal, and holiday days off
• Professional Development: annual allowance for continued education and training
• Additional Perks: Benefit from various additional perks, such as company vehicles for certain roles, travel allowances, and flexible working hours to help balance life and work commitments.

Our goal is to create a supportive and enriching work environment where you can thrive. Become part of Colas Construction and contribute to our success while enjoying the benefits of a company that truly cares about its employees.

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Colas Construction, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. We value equitable hiring practices and adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, or disability. We assure you that employment with COLAS depends solely on your qualifications.

Thank you for your interest in COLAS, where we are Building Tomorrow, Today!