Marketing Communications Coordinator

TEAMS THAT BUILD TRUST

For over 30 years, KBA has successfully managed highly visible public and private construction projects, earning the trust and respect of clients throughout our community. It’s what we do. No one does it better. KBA is small enough to be flexible and responsive, yet big enough to manage large and complex projects. As 100% employee owned, we recognize our employees are our most important resource and the basis for our success. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse perspectives, skills, experiences and cultures within our workforce. KBA offers an excellent benefits package that includes health insurance, 401K Plan, holidays, paid time off (PTO), and an employee stock ownership plan.  We support and further professional growth and development. We work hard, and we have fun. 

KBA, Inc. works on the area’s most technically challenging, complex, and award-winning construction projects:

Roads - Bridges & Highways - Transit

Water & Wastewater - Buildings - Land Development - Port Facilities

Bring your knowledge and expertise as our next Marketing Communications Coordinator. The ability to anticipate and solve problems with nearly obsessive attention to detail pretty much sums up the KBA difference. Our people know that managing projects efficiently and effectively produces success; and working collaboratively to do so makes the success truly rewarding. 

The Marketing Communications Coordinator focuses on internal and external communications and events. The position requires the ability to interact and collaborate with staff (at all levels) in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under pressure, remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient, and maintaining a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. Expert-level written and verbal communication skills, strong decision-making ability, and attention to detail are equally important.  

Who you are and what you will be doing: 

Communications:

Tasks include but are not limited to:

• Create an internal and external communications plan and content calendar
• Review/revise the emergency disaster media plan
• Establish internal and external branding standards and maintain a central repository.
• Create branded templates: corporate calendar, corporate documents, reports and presentations, job descriptions, employee pulse surveys, and social media posts.
• Execute the Annual Employee Feedback Survey conducted each year.
• Responsible for Employee Communications: weekly Connection, annual ESOP & Benefits Newsletters, monthly KBA Newsletter
• Responsible for connecting with all Business Functions for their communications needs
• Maintain Employee Business Cards, Photos
• Create, post and monitor content on social media to enhance KBA’s reputation
• Create, design, and layout the website for interface, navigation, and aesthetics. Monitor and update the company website annually.
• Responsible for all graphics
• Email Marketing
• Outreach and Marketing Collateral

Events:

Internal Events: Quarterly Safety Meetings, Quarterly Progress Meetings, Awards Banquet, Summer Picnic, Employee Morale Events, Shareholder Meeting

Industry Events: ACEC, APWA, KBA Open House, Subconsultant Outreach

Tasks Include but are not limited to:

• Develop an events calendar
• Effectively manage internal event activities, including logistics, creative development, budget, timeline, scope, agendas, notes, and staffing plan
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors and associations to ensure seamless event execution
• Regularly communicate event plan, status, responsibilities, etc., with cross-functional team members
• Evaluate event execution and request feedback from the team, documenting/reporting overall results for future planning.
• Travel to and support onsite execution and coordination of key events, including set up and tear down when needed

Marketing Support:

• Analysis and visual presentation of sales metrics
• Salesforce report writing, PM dashboard development, and metrics analysis and reporting.
• Assist with proposal development
• Construct PowerPoint presentations
• Manage or Produce: proposal covers, Excel tables, organizational charts, and large-format interview graphics for specific project proposals and pursuits
• Research, order, and design tradeshow giveaways, employee gifts, and branded promotional items
• Design and produce visual elements of targeted sales collateral, including capabilities statements, brochures, handouts, and an annual Statement of Qualifications

Special Projects:

• Specific Project Newsletters/Reports
• Video Projects: Plan, film, and edit videos for training and marketing needs
• Support Corporate documentation, presentation, and reporting needs

Other Duties as Assigned

What you’ll need to be successful (minimum requirements):

• Associate or bachelor’s degree required, or equivalent work experience 5-10 years of experience in A/E/C marketing/communication roles preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite—Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Publisher —is required.

What we’d love if you had (preferred requirements):

• Knowledge and use of SharePoint is a plus.
• Working knowledge of graphic design programs (Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator) and Canva and experience using a website content management system is preferred.

• The ability to lift 25 pounds, such as boxes of records, is required.

• The ability to sit at a workstation and perform data entry is required.

• The ability to walk, stand, and stoop for prolonged periods as may be necessary to access and prepare files is required.

• A valid driver’s license and maintenance of a good driving record are required.

   

   

KBA Benefits

Medical and Wellness Benefits

(100% employer paid for employees, with dependent coverage subsidies)
Medical and Prescriptions
Company Contributions to Health Savings Account (HSA)

Dental
Vision
AFLAC Personal Cancer Indemnity Plan (voluntary)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
 

Paid Time Off
Paid Personal Leave
Company Observed Holidays

Investment/Retirement Programs
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
401(k) Plan

Income Protection
Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)

Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Long Term Care Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Voluntary Guaranteed Issue
Supplemental Life and AD&D

Supplemental Long Term Care

Company Events
KBA Quarterly Safety Meetings
KBA Summer Picnic

KBA Company Campout
KBA Winter Banquet
Team Building Activities (marathons, sporting events, book club)
Community Projects

Professional Development
Professional Registrations, Licenses, and Certifications

Memberships in Professional and Technical Societies

Training and Education Assistance

EOE/AA/VETERAN/DISABILITY

KBA is committed to an inclusive work environment that is full of opportunity for all, with a workforce that reflects the region’s diversity. At the core of it all, our approach is shaped by a strong respect for people. KBA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, status as an individual with a disability, genetics, status as a protected veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. KBA has won the American Council of Engineering Companies of Washington’s “Excellence in Inclusion” award for all three years that it has been awarded. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. KBA uses E-Verify to verify the ability of all new employees to legally work in the United States. If you need assistance or an accommodation in the application process, please contact us at careers@kbacm.com