Marketing Coordinator / Graphics Specialist

About MCA:Marshall Craft Associates (MCA) is a design firm that offers a full range of design services and is consistently rated among the top firms in the Mid-Atlantic Region. MCA is headquartered in a lively and an inspiring space within the Clipper Mill arts community in Baltimore, MD and also has an office in Richmond, VA. We have been serving mission-driven clients in education, healthcare, private corporations, and government institutions for over 35 years and have a diverse group of professionals that includes award-winning designers, planners, programmers, sustainability experts, community leaders, data organizers, business professionals, BIM managers, building code experts, and more. MCA’s commitment to design excellence, client service, ingenuity, communication, collaboration, and integrity is what brings us together. We work collaboratively to deliver unique solutions to each client's challenge. For every person working on every project, the mandate is simple: Do the Right Thing.

Position Overview:Are you a highly motivated marketing coordinator and graphics specialist looking to join a collaborative team? We are currently seeking someone passionate about design who can tell our story through graphics and writing. As a member of our team, you will play a vital role in supporting our marketing and business development efforts. We offer a friendly work environment that supports mentorship, continued education, and training while providing enhanced growth opportunities to maximize your potential. You will have the chance to work both independently and as a part of a collaborative team, developing narratives with graphics and writing in proposals, marketing materials, social media, and communications. You should be efficient, organized, and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines. If you're ready to take on an exciting new challenge, apply now to join our team!

Responsibilities: The position involves working closely with the Business Development team including the Director of Marketing and Principals. As a member of the Business Development team, you will participate in various marketing and business development activities. This will include tasks such as researching clients and opportunities, managing pursuits, and creating proposals as well as maintaining brand development in all aspects. As part of market research, you will support the Director of Marketing by monitoring procurement sites for opportunities and evaluating and summarizing opportunities for review. Finally, you will be responsible for distributing RFPs and RFQs for a go/no-go decision.

As part of the proposal response process, you will analyze an RFP and prepare proposal outlines and schedules to ensure compliance with RFP requirements as developed by the Director of Marketing and Principals. You will also coordinate, assemble, and prepare materials for client presentations and interviews. Your job will involve working with professional staff to develop proposals, presentation materials, and other marketing efforts. This includes creating marketing collateral for project pursuits, graphic design, copywriting, and pricing efforts. You will maintain company and contact information, track opportunities, enter complete project information, and track resume information using the Deltek Vantagepoint database.

The candidate will also monitor the website, social media, and news outlets and consistently create content for each. They will be involved in the creation and execution of collateral materials development, public relations, advertising programs, corporate identity development, special events, and more. Finally, they will maintain an inventory of promotional items for conferences, interviews, job fairs, or as needed. The candidate will ensure that all proposals and marketing materials effectively communicate the strategic vision identified for a given pursuit and will represent the firm in a professional, creative, and pleasant manner when dealing with clients, peer organizations, and business associates.

Other Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:· A strong visual sense and graphic design experience, along with working knowledge of graphic programs such as InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and PowerPoint.· Excellent written communication skills with the ability to write a creative, compelling, and accurate narrative.· Strong verbal communication abilities, effectively communicating with all levels of management while demonstrating professionalism and solution-oriented social skills.· High-level multitasking ability, including coordinating multiple efforts simultaneously and prioritizing deadlines.· Knowledge of Deltek Vantagepoint or other CRM and asset management databases is a plus.· Demonstrates positivity and enthusiasm for their work while being reliable and team-centered.· A thorough understanding of A/E/C industry terminology and delivery methods is a plus. Minimum Qualifications:To be eligible for this position, a Bachelor's degree in English, writing, marketing, communications, graphic design, design, or any other relevant field is preferred. A minimum of 1-3 years of experience is recommended, or a minimum of 3-5 years of relevant A/E/C experience is required. You must be proficient in using the full Microsoft Office Suite, full Adobe Creative Suite, and web-based interfaces. Experience with InDesign is also a must-have for this role.

We are dedicated to developing and sustaining an engaging and rewarding workplace that prioritizes sustainability, creativity, performance, and exceptional professional service. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, MCA provides highly competitive compensation and benefits packages that are commensurate with demonstrated experience and proficiency.