COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST - HYBRID

Communication Specialist - HYBRID

Office Location : Irving, Texas

Level : 1-5 Years of Experience

Salary Range : $50,000 - $70,000

Department : Marketing

Reports to : Director of Marketing

Position Summary :

KAI Enterprises is currently seeking a creative and skilled individual to join our growing marketing team. We are looking for a full-time Communication Specialist with strong communication, writing, graphics, design, and administrative skills to help support proposal and marketing efforts companywide.

In this role, you will work with the Director of Marketing and Marketing Manager to maintain the department's day-to-day marketing responsibilities and be able to support multiple projects concurrently.

You will be responsible for leading our public relations and social media efforts, managing and updating the KAI website, developing effective responses to RFPs and RFQs, creating marketing campaigns using digital and print graphics solutions, and providing CRM and administrative marketing support.

The ideal candidate is both organized and creative. This position will be ideally suited to someone who is self-motivated and has a passion for effective communications.

You will be expected to work in a hybrid work environment, collaborating with KAI team members primarily in St. Louis, Dallas, and Atlanta as well as in our various project offices.

Essential Functions

• Oversee KAI's social media platforms and analytics.
• Lead public relations and media relations efforts.
• Lead email marketing campaigns / e-newsletters and special events.
• Responsible for group mailings and maintaining contact lists.
• Assist in management of corporate websites including site updates and posting blogs.
• Maintain graphic and photo files and assists in coordinating professional project photography.
• Assists in coordinating client and community outreach events including conferences, career fairs, trade shows, golf outings, volunteer programs, etc.
• Key support to marketing and business development team members in multiple offices.
• Organizes and coordinates activities in the preparation of proposals, presentations for client meetings and project interviews, sales packets, and submittals to meet established guidelines and target deadlines.
• Responsible for final proposal product : printing, binding, and delivery.
• Participates in the development of and is responsible for maintaining marketing resource materials-brochures, data sheets, project lists, and presentation slides.
• Maintains data on projects and office personnel; assures that resumes file information is current and accurate.
• Support CRM efforts and maintain databases.
• Coordinate with and assist other marketing team members.
• Support vendor / supplier registration efforts.
• Assist with creation and submittal of awards.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• Social Media experience posting to platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.
• Strong proficiency using Adobe InDesign required.
• Familiarity with Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, and Illustrator preferred.
• Knowledge of email marketing tools such as Constant Contact and Hootsuite.
• Knowledge of web traffic monitoring tools such as Google Analytics.
• Experience using CRM products such as Unanet, Deltek, or Cosential preferred but not required.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work efficiently and remain organized.
• Ability to maintain a strong sense of focus and confidence under tight deadlines and varying workloads.
• Strong editing and proofreading abilities. Knowledge of AP Style preferred.

Required Experience

• Equivalent of bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or related field.
• Marketing experience in the architecture, engineering, construction or real estate development industry preferred.
• Experience in the production of proposals, marketing materials and graphics required.

This summary reflects the core responsibilities of the Senior Marketing Coordinator and may evolve based on the candidate's skillset and interests.

About KAI

At KAI, our company mission is "Transforming Communities" through integrated design and construction excellence. We are driven by our five core values;

we are Faithful Stewards, we Listen to Understand, Give Back, Love One Another, and we Hustle! Our mission and our values drive our culture and spirit.

For more than 40 years we have provided delivery-oriented building solutions with a diverse portfolio of experience, in-house multi-discipline professionals and expertise in both design and construction.

KAI has played a significant role in dozens of award-winning projects providing Architecture, Interiors, MEP / FP engineering and construction services throughout the United States.

KAI projects have been instrumental in improving the quality of life and environment in communities across the country.

Our primary operations hubs are centered in Atlanta, Dallas-Fort Worth and St. Louis. KAI is proud to be an MBE-Certified AEC firm built upon a foundation of teamwork and collaboration.

To learn more about KAI, visit kai-db .

KAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer