Proposal Coordinator

SLR International Corporation; Cheshire (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, orthodontia, vision

Generous PTO accrual, 10 paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan with company matching

Job summary

SLR International Corporation, based in Cheshire, CT, seeks a Proposal Coordinator to support the team's proposal efforts. You will lead proposal preparation, technical presentations, and maintain marketing databases while ensuring consistent communication aligned with company guidelines.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree and has at least 2 years of proposal or marketing experience, coupled with excellent writing and communication skills. The position offers a competitive compensation package including medical benefits and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree may be substituted with experience.
• Experience ideally in an A/E firm.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of proposal and interview materials.
• Prepare technical presentations as requested.
• Ensure written communications follow company guidelines.

Skills

Excellent writing, proofreading, editing skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Experience with Adobe Creative Suite

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Organized and detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field

2+ years of proposal or marketing experience

Job description

Overview

SLR Consulting is a 500+ employee, coast‑to‑coast environmental, engineering, and regulatory advisory firm. The Proposal Coordinator will support the team by creating, coordinating, and delivering competitive proposals and RFP responses.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of proposal and interview materials.
• Prepare technical presentations as requested.
• Ensure written communications are consistent in design, tone, and follow company guidelines.
• Assist in maintaining marketing databases and project descriptions.
• Maintain open lines of communication and respond promptly to all inquiries.
• Develop and maintain relationships with technical staff to support marketing efforts.
• Perform QA/QC review of proposal and interview materials.
• Provide backup support for web materials and to the Marketing Manager for RFQ/RFP opportunities.
• Conduct market research on industry trends as requested.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field (education may be substituted with experience).
• +2 years of proposal or marketing experience, preferably with an A/E firm.
• Excellent writing, proofreading, editing, and document production skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat) is required; experience in the proposal process is a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, multi‑tasking environment with time‑critical deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and visual communication skills.
• Organized, detail‑oriented, and visually literate.
• Team player with the ability to interact professionally with staff at all levels.

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package (salary range $75,000 – $80,000, commensurate with experience).
• Medical, dental, orthodontia, vision, FSA/HSA.
• Generous PTO accrual, 10 paid holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
• Company‑paid life, short‑term and long‑term disability, and employee assistance program.

Equal Employment Opportunity

SLR is an Equal Employment Opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, civil union status, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or veteran status. We welcome applicants with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations during the application and interview process.