What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communication Specialist position at Kapur & Associates?
Company: Kapur
Position: Communication Specialist
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Summary:
As part of our communications team, you'll be at the forefront of our company’s creative endeavors, offering your unique touch to elevate our collaborative efforts with various company departments. As a key player, your role will encompass crafting materials for client solicitations, including requests for qualifications (RFQs), requests for proposals (RFPs), and interview initiatives. Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of public involvement by supporting our dedicated team in creating compelling materials for DOT and local municipality design/construction projects. Located at our Headquarters in Milwaukee, WI, this office-based position extends its impact across the entire firm.
Responsibilities:
Marketing & Proposals
· Supports RFQ and RFP development (i.e. graphics, writing, resumes, and project descriptions)
· Assists the communications department in the creation of marketing content (print and digital) and a variety of internal projects as directed
· Supports with photo/video shoots as needed
· Curate, write, publish, and update content for website and social media platforms
· Ensure all deliverables fall within Kapur brand guidelines
Public Involvement
· Supports the public involvement team with a variety of tasks such as, but not limited to, presentations, graphics, exhibits, newsletters, mailers, photography/video, social media content, and email blasts on high-level civil engineering projects
· Collect data and manage databases
· Support day-to-day operations on public involvement projects
· Attend public involvement meetings/hearings as needed
Education:
· Bachelor’s degree in marketing, graphic design, marketing, communications, public relations, or a related field
Preferred Requirements:
· 3-5 years of related experience
· Outstanding oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
· Ability to work effectively amongst all teams and levels of our organization
· Self-starter with the ability to work under deadlines and on multiple projects simultaneously
· High attention to detail; proofreading skills
· Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Lightroom, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, Acrobat), Microsoft Office, MailChimp, and Hootsuite
· Experience in the A/E/C industry a plus
· Proficiency in photography and videography a plus
A cover letter, including your salary requirements, is requested along with your resume submittal. We also encourage any previous graphic design work or writing examples. We’d love to see it!
Kapur is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We use E Verify to confirm the eligibility of employees to work in the United States.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Milwaukee, WI (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Milwaukee, WI: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $65,000 - $70,000