Marketing & Communications Coordinator

Covington Civil and Environmental, LLC; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil and environmental consulting firm in Gulfport is seeking a Marketing & Communications Coordinator to enhance its brand presence. The role includes managing social media, developing proposals, creating marketing materials, and planning community events. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Marketing or a related field and at least 2 years of relevant experience. This full-time position offers an opportunity to work creatively in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in marketing, communications, or event planning.
• Strong writing, editing, and visual storytelling skills.
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage engaging content across social media platforms.
• Research and coordinate responses to proposals and business opportunities.
• Design and manage external marketing materials.
• Maintain and update the company website.
• Coordinate community outreach and company events.

Skills

Social media management

Content creation

Event coordination

Writing and editing

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or related field

Tools

CMS tools (e.g., WordPress)

Design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite)

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic and creative Marketing & Communications Coordinator to lead our external communications strategy and elevate our brand presence across digital and physical platforms. This role is ideal for a proactive multitasker who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys crafting compelling content, managing events, and building community relationships.

Responsibilities

Social Media Management

• Develop, schedule, and manage engaging content across social media platforms.
• Monitor performance metrics and optimize strategies for audience growth and engagement.

Proposal Development

• Research, write, and coordinate responses to solicitations, RFPs, and other business opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal teams to gather data and ensure timely, high-quality submissions.
• Support, as needed, grant writing for clients.

Marketing Collateral Creation and Management

• Design and manage external marketing materials including brochures, flyers, and promotional items.
• Ensure brand consistency across all printed and digital assets.

Website Oversight

• Maintain and update company website content, layout, and functionality.
• Collaborate with developers or vendors as needed to enhance user experience.

Community Engagement and Event Coordination

• Identify, develop, and coordinate opportunities for community outreach, collaboration, and partnership.
• Represent the company at local and regional events—including career fairs, community programs, and industry activities—while cultivating relationships with key stakeholders.
• Attend meetings and public engagements on behalf of the company to strengthen visibility, support strategic initiatives, and enhance existing partnerships.
• Plan and execute external company events such as conferences, trade shows, and networking functions.
• Manage logistics, vendor relationships, and promotional efforts for career fairs, professional organization events, etc.

Other job duties as assigned.

Professional Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in marketing, communications, or event planning.
• Strong writing, editing, and visual storytelling skills.
• Proficiency in social media platforms, CMS tools (e.g., WordPress), and design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite).
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.

Covington Civil and Environmental, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.