Marketing Administrative Assistant/Receptionist
Redlands, CA
Established in 1971, GEOCON is a dynamic Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental Services, Engineering Geology, and Construction Inspection firm with 9 offices throughout Northern and Southern California. GEOCON is ranked on ENR’s TOP 500 Design Firms year after year. We work on a wide variety of projects ranging from new and innovative school campuses to major transportation projects which help maintain infrastructure and alleviate traffic congestion in California.
GEOCON’s Redlands office has an immediate opening for an enthusiastic, self-motivated, creative Marketing Administrative Assistant to support the Marketing and Business Development Team’s efforts throughout Southern California. This is a full-time on-site position that has a dual role as the office receptionist and marketing assistant. This position works directly with the Marketing Manager and focuses on developing content per our marketing plan, assisting with proposals, database management, assisting with social media postings, market research, and performing other marketing/administrative tasks, as assigned. It requires being a team player, having superior knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel, (Adobe Creative Suite is a plus), and excellent organization and writing skills.
[expand title=”More +” swaptitle=”Less -“]The ideal candidate should have the following skills and qualifications:
- Prior marketing experience in the A/E/C industry is preferred but not required.
- Excellent writing and proofing skills; support strategic responses and be a creative storyteller, while ensuring all assigned work is double-proofed and consistent before distributing
- High-level skills in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with Adobe Creative Suite is preferred
- Experience in data management: familiarity with customer relationship management (CRM) databases (i.e., Cosential) or other forms of databases is desired
- A passion for accuracy in maintaining data and details
- Ability to organize work and meet deadlines while faced with interruptions and competing priorities
- Self-starter and initiator
- Enthusiasm for marketing strategies
- Ability to think creatively in order to further develop the position and processes
- Minimum typing speed of 45 wpm
- Associates degree (Bachelor’s degree preferred) in Marketing, Communications, English Language Arts, Journalism, or related field preferred
Responsibilities:
- Administrative support duties, including but not limited to: managing the front desk during operating hours, answering phones, maintaining office inventory, preparing packages for shipment, and maintaining a neat and orderly working environment.
- Support Marketing Manager and Business Development Director in proactive marketing initiatives
- Assist with database program implementation and maintenance (Cosential)
- Assist in the preparation of statements of qualifications and proposals in response to Request for Proposals/Qualifications including print production
- Format, organize, and compile needed proposal qualifications content, especially non-technical proposal sections as needed
- Develop/locate/gather visual elements for the marketing library, proposals and presentations
- Proactively create / update resumes and project profiles
- Assist in designing presentation, and custom marketing materials such as brochures and posters
- Maintain the marketing library which features project descriptions and personnel resumes
- Assist with social media updates
- Research and track business development opportunities
- Occasionally assist with local delivery of proposals or other documents to clients
- May provide business development support through attendance at professional industry events, pre-proposal meetings, outreach events, fundraisers, trade shows, conventions, and golf tournaments as needed
Essential Functions:
Assembling documents using Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and Xerox Printers in a quick and efficient manner. Summarizing reports into concise descriptions.
Compensation: $18 -$23 / hour
Contact: For consideration, please email a resume and cover letter to:
Christine Horn, Marketing Manager, horn(at)geoconinc.com In the subject line, please include: “your name – Resume for Marketing Coordinator”
An Affirmative Action Participant EOE
Competitive compensation (based on experience); 401(k); profit sharing; medical, dental, and vision coverage; life and disability insurance; vacation and sick time; training and development; numerous company events throughout the year; positive and fun working environment. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
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