What are the responsibilities and job description for the Marketing Specialist position at Kimley-Horn?
Overview
Kimley-Horn is looking for a Marketing Specialist to join our Mountain Pacific Regional Marketing team! This office-based opportunity is located in our Seattle location at 1201 Third Avenue, Suite 2800, Seattle, Washington (WA) 98101.
At Kimley-Horn, our in-house Marketing teams are integral to every aspect of our business. We aim to differentiate Kimley-Horn in the marketplace, to create understanding around and excitement for projects in local communities, and to energize and connect our employees.
Responsibilities
- Lead meetings with engineering and/or planning professionals and project teams
- Research business opportunities and assist in strategy development
- Coordinate, format, write, edit, and proofread proposals, statements of qualifications, and related marketing materials
- Facilitate interview preparations for project teams; coordinate with graphic designers to produce presentations; and oversee final production of presentation materials
- Update and maintain project, employee, and client data in marketing database
- Edit/proofread miscellaneous technical letters, reports, and other materials
- Coordinate special projects/events, including regional conferences
- Manage multiple concurrent time sensitive deadlines
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communication, Marketing, Education, or other relevant major
- 6 years of professional consulting service experience is required; A/E/C industry experience is preferred
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- While a bachelor's degree is preferred, we recognize that skills and experience can be gained through a variety of paths. We welcome applicants with strong, demonstrated relevant experience to apply, even if they do not hold a degree.
- Strong technical writing, editing, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Software proficiency in Microsoft Office Word and Adobe InDesign
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and handle multiple assignments concurrently
- Willingness to travel if needed for client team meetings, training & development, or internal marketing meetings
- Confident communicator, detail-oriented and proactive
- Team player with a positive attitude/client service mentality
- Strong ability to gather, interpret, and convey technical information
- Proven ability to foster a collaborative team environment through clear communication, active listening, and inclusive engagement
- Recognized as a strong team player who builds positive relationships across departments and encourages shared success
- Demonstrates strong people-building skills by mentoring junior staff, encouraging growth, and leading by example to cultivate a high-performing, engaged team
**Please include a one-page cover letter when uploading your resume.
Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000Depending on experience (DOE)
Why Kimley-Horn?
At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years!
Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn
- Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
- Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
- Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
- Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.
Salary : $90,000 - $110,000