Marketing & Communications Manager

ABA’s Marketing & Communications Manager is a leadership member of the Marketing | Business Development team and demonstrates an ability to take initial direction and to work collaboratively and independently on projects and has the adaptability to respond to short term needs. This team member works in a deadline driven environment with minimal supervision and is excellent at prioritization. Proficient in social media and graphic creativity. We welcome the opportunity to meet you~ 40% Pursuit Management & Design 30% Public Relations /Content Creation 15% Social Media Strategy 15% Website Management Responsibilities • Manage and mentor the Marketing Coordinator • Manage PR firm and needs • Manage creative and accurate preparation of qualifications, proposal, and presentation activities • Work with technical staff to develop thoughtful and detailed proposal components and scopes of work • Manage photography • Lead website content development and management • Prepare and maintain accurate firm and project collateral, graphic templates, and database resources • Manage conference activity • Represent the firm to clients, peer organizations, and business associates • Support/undertake project research • Assist with marketing budget development • Create Social Media Strategy Skill Sets / Qualifications • Advanced proficiency with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop; Microsoft Office and Teams; Social Media tools: Later.com, Canva; and basic coding a plus. • Graphic design experience • Copy editing and writing experience • Good mentoring / teaching abilities and leadership managerial skills • Strong verbal communication and coordination abilities, will interface internally and externally with firm leadership, project teams and consultants • Ability to work in a timely and proactive manner with multiple, simultaneous responsibilities with excellent time management skills • Strong organizational skills, multi-tasking, persistent • Detail oriented with a strong work ethic • Friendly, outgoing personality with excellent interpersonal skills and a positive attitude • Understanding of A/E/C industry terminology and procedures, a plus Knowledge Areas • Graphic design and production • Presentation software • Exhibits / Visual aids for use in presentations • Production and use of photography, Photoshop • Managing activities of specialized consultants • Communicating the firm’s image and objectives • Awards programs, submission guidelines and deadlines • Market research data-gathering techniques • Business/social etiquette and protocol Education Bachelors or Associate Degree or 3-5 years equivalent experience Status Full-time, salary.