Marketing Associate

VPG Enterprise; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

VPG Construction in New Orleans, LA is seeking a Marketing Associate who will bring creativity, strategy, and consistency to our brand across proposals, social media, and digital channels.

If you excel at writing and design, you will develop content for proposals, manage social media with a 30‑day calendar, coordinate proposals, maintain CRM data, run targeted email campaigns, and update VPGConstruction.com and VPGConnect.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of marketing/communications experience; AEC industry experience preferred.
• Strong writing and design skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design written and visual content for proposals, social media, the website, presentations, and company collateral using Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, and CapCut.
• Manage VPG's social media presence, including a 30-day content calendar, engagement tracking, and weekly performance reporting.
• Prepare and coordinate proposals and qualification packages from concept to submission, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and brand alignment.
• Serve as the marketing administrator for the CRM, keeping contact and opportunity data accurate and up to date.
• Develop and distribute targeted email campaigns that keep messaging consistent across email, social, and web.
• Maintain and update both VPGConstruction.com and the internal VPGConnect site, keeping content current, on-brand, and accessible.
• Support company growth through market research, opportunity tracking, and attendance at pre-bid and pre-proposal meetings.
• Perform other marketing and administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong writing

Editing

Proofreading

Content strategy

Analytical mindset

Brand consistency

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

InDesign

Photoshop

CapCut

Wix/WordPress

HubSpot/Salesforce

Job description

GROW YOUR CAREER. SHAPE OUR STORY. MAKE AN IMPACT.

At VPG Construction, we believe great projects start with great people — and great people need a great story told well. We're looking for a driven Marketing Associate who is ready to bring creativity, strategy, and consistency to everything we build.

If you're a strong writer, a sharp designer, and someone who thrives on keeping a brand sharp and consistent across every channel, we want to hear from you.

Why Join VPG?

• Meaningful work — Tell the story of real projects that shape our communities, from proposals to social media.
• Team environment — Work closely with leadership, business development, and project teams who value creativity and follow-through.
• Opportunity to grow — Take ownership of marketing, CRM, and website functions and build a career in AEC marketing.

What You'll Do:

• Develop and design written and visual content for proposals, social media, the website, presentations, and company collateral, using tools like Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, and CapCut.
• Manage VPG's social media presence, including a 30-day content calendar, engagement tracking, and weekly performance reporting.
• Prepare and coordinate proposals and qualification packages from concept to submission, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and brand alignment.
• Serve as the primary marketing administrator for the CRM, keeping contact and opportunity data accurate and up to date.
• Develop and distribute targeted email campaigns that keep messaging consistent across email, social, and web.
• Maintain and update both VPGConstruction.com and the internal VPGConnect site, keeping content current, on-brand, and accessible.
• Support company growth through market research, opportunity tracking, and attendance at pre-bid and pre-proposal meetings.
• Perform other marketing and administrative duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong writing, editing, and proofreading ability.
• Proficiency in Canva, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop), and CapCut.
• Experience managing and updating Wix and WordPress websites.
• Proficiency in CRM platforms such as HubSpot, Salesforce, or equivalent.
• An analytical mindset, comfortable using data and metrics to guide decisions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with precision, accountability, and confidentiality.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and committed to delivering high-quality, approved work under deadline.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• At least 2–4 years of experience in marketing, communications, or business development; AEC industry experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit at a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Ability to stand for long durations and perform motions such as bending, kneeling, or reaching as needed.
• Ability to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: New Orleans, LA