It’s an exciting time to be a part of the Nelson\Nygaard team! Join a team of diverse and talented people who are passionate about their work and the communities we serve. Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates is seeking to hire a Marketing/Proposal Coordinator to join our marketing team. The coordinator will work under the direct supervision of the Marketing/Proposal Manager, and in partnership with marketing team members and planners across the firm. The work will support proposal preparation from beginning to end, business development including grant tracking, marketing material creation, and pipeline input.

About Us

For over 35 years, Nelson\Nygaard has led the transportation planning field with our values-driven approach. We’ve always been guided by the principle of putting people first—designing transportation systems for people, not just cars. This principle also extends to how we operate as a firm. We were founded by two women who believed in the benefits of a more egalitarian workplace, where leadership and creativity can blossom at all levels and where diversity is a core strength. Today, we are 160 talented and dedicated people in 13 offices across the country who continue to live by those values. What unites us at Nelson\Nygaard is our steadfast commitment to make the world more just, more sustainable, more connected, and more beautiful.

Nelson\Nygaard offers a dynamic and self-directed work environment that is fast-paced, congenial, and supportive. This is your opportunity to work with one of the most innovative groups of planners and engineers in the United States, including highly talented junior and support staff. Our firm culture is built upon diversity and creativity.

About You

• You’re resourceful, curious, communicative, and enthusiastic.
• You bring energy and a commitment to do great work together.
• You’re self-motivated and can multitask and prioritize.
• You have a positive, service-oriented, can-do attitude.
• You’re reliable, punctual, and adaptable to new situations or changes in plans.
• You have great interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with all types of personalities and people from varying backgrounds.
• You’re detail oriented and have excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• You’re experienced at working with remote offices or staff in multiple locations.

Your Responsibilities:

• Work with sector leaders to organize business development opportunities, including capture plans for pursuits
• Work with planners to manage proposals from start to finish, including designing, writing, editing, layout, and production, and engaging appropriate resources to support these pursuits
• Assist in preparing subconsultant proposal materials, including updating and re-writing bios, resumes, and project quals, and completing proposal forms
• Support the marketing team and sectors in developing qualifications and marketing materials
• Assist in tracking, locating, and distributing RFPs
• Pipeline entries and management support
• Copy-edit proposals and marketing materials as needed
• Support or lead special marketing initiatives as needed

Qualifications for a Coordinator:

• 3-15 years of marketing and proposal experience in the A/E/C consulting industry
• Familiarity with the RFP process and proposal development
• A B.A./B.S. in field such as journalism, English, business, planning, marketing, or related
• Good writing/editing and communication skills, as well as the ability to multi-task and pitch in where needed
• Excellent organizational and customer service skills
• Ability to work overtime, when required to meet deadlines
• Proficient with Word, Excel, Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work in a team environment across multiple offices
• Lead strategic pursuits from capture plan, to proposal, to interview
• Strong to excellent skills in Word, Excel, Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, and PowerPoint
• Lead regional business development strategies for your sector

Salary and Benefits

The annual salary range for this position depends on qualifications and years of experience:

• Marketing/Proposal Coordinator: $72,540 - $88,660
• Senior Marketing/Proposal Coordinator: $81,900 - $104,650

Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, pre-tax transit and bicycling benefit, a 401k program, life insurance, and paid time off. Additionally, we offer flexibility for work from home up to 3 days per week.

Applying for the Position

To apply, please click on the 'Apply Online' link. Qualified and interested candidates must submit the following items:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Work Samples (no larger than 6MB)

At Nelson\Nygaard we believe that inclusion spurs creativity, and that innovation is born from an engaged culture of diverse people and ideas. By moving beyond barriers and stereotypes of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, and veteran status, we are committed to building an organization that reflects the diversity of the communities and clients we serve. We strongly encourage applications from Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), immigrants, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, and members of ethnic minorities. We’re committed to maximizing the diversity of our team and want to hear from anyone who is passionate about our work.

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