Senior Marketing Coordinator – Houston

Johnston, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnston, LLC is seeking a Senior Marketing Coordinator to support proposals, qualifications, presentations, and other materials. You’ll work with the Marketing Pursuits Manager, BD, leadership, and technical staff to ensure timely, accurate, and visually engaging deliverables that comply with brand standards.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in marketing, strong InDesign skills, and proficiency across Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft 365, with experience in CRM systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in marketing/related field.
• 5+ years in marketing, preferably A/E/C or professional services.
• Experience coordinating RFQs, RFPs, qualifications, proposals, presentations.
• Proficient in InDesign; working knowledge of Photoshop/Illustrator/Acrobat.
• Strong MS 365 skills; CRM/marketing DB experience preferred.
• Strong writing, editing, proofreading, organizational, and visual skills.

Responsibilities

• Supports Marketing Pursuits Manager with RFQs, RFPs, qualifications, proposals, interviews.
• Reviews requirements; assists with outlines, compliance, schedules, and coordination.
• Coordinates content from internal teams, consultants, and partners.
• Develops and produces proposal documents in InDesign per Johnson brand.
• Writes, edits, proofreads descriptions, resumes, qualifications; creates graphics.
• Produces proposal graphics, project sheets, org charts, and other materials.
• Prepares forms, questionnaires, and other docs; supports interview materials.
• Assists with PowerPoint presentations, graphics, and leave-behinds.
• Conducts quality-control for accuracy, formatting, compliance; final file prep.

Skills

InDesign

Proposal coordination

Writing & editing

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication

Team collaboration

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft 365

Deltek Vantagepoint/Vision

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, graphic design, English, business, or related field

Tools

Deltek Vantagepoint/Vision

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft 365

Job description

The Senior Marketing Coordinator is a key member of Johnston’s marketing team responsible for supporting the development and production of proposals, qualifications, presentations, and other marketing materials.

Working closely with the Marketing Pursuits Manager, business development, firm leadership, and technical staff, this role coordinates pursuit activities, develops compelling proposal materials, maintains marketing content, and helps ensure deliverables are accurate, visually engaging, compliant, and completed on schedule.

The ideal candidate is an organized, creative, and detail-oriented A/E/C marketing professional with strong Adobe InDesign skills, excellent written communication abilities, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a collaborative environment.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, graphic design, English, business, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Five or more years of marketing experience, preferably within the A/E/C, or professional services industry.
• Experience coordinating RFQs, RFPs, qualifications, proposals, and presentation materials.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe InDesign and working knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365.
• Experience with CRM or marketing databases such as Deltek Vantagepoint/Vision is preferred.
• Strong writing, editing, proofreading, organizational, and visual communication skills.

SKILLS OF THE JOB

• Strong Adobe InDesign production and document-layout skills.
• Ability to organize and present complex information clearly and visually.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to organize multiple assignments and meet competing deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical staff, leadership, consultants, and team members.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to remain organized and responsive in a deadline-driven environment.

PROPOSAL / PURSUIT SUPPORT

• Supports the Marketing Pursuits Manager in coordinating RFQs, RFPs, qualifications, proposals, and interview presentations.
• Reviews solicitation requirements and assists with proposal outlines, compliance requirements, schedules, and coordination of assignments.
• Coordinates proposal information from internal team members, consultants, and teaming partners.
• Develops and produces proposal documents in Adobe InDesign using Johnston templates and brand standards.
• Writes, edits, and proofreads project descriptions, resumes, qualifications, and other proposal content.
• Creates and updates proposal graphics, project sheets, resumes, organizational charts, and other supporting materials.
• Assists with preparation of required forms, questionnaires, and other proposal documentation.
• Supports interview and presentation development, including PowerPoint presentations, graphics, and leave-behind materials.
• Performs quality-control reviews for accuracy, formatting, consistency, and compliance prior to submission.
• Prepares final files for digital and printed delivery and maintains organized pursuit files.

GRAPHICS / MARKETING MATERIALS

• Produces professional, visually consistent proposals, presentations, brochures, capability statements, project sheets, resumes, and other marketing materials.
• Creates and updates InDesign templates, page layouts, graphics, and reusable marketing components.
• Selects and prepares project photography and other visual assets for marketing materials.
• Helps maintain consistent application of Johnston’s brand standards across marketing deliverables.
• Coordinates print production and digital distribution of marketing materials as needed.

MARKETING CONTENT / INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

• Maintains current project sheets, employee resumes, firm qualifications, boilerplate content, and other reusable marketing information.
• Assists with maintaining accurate project, employee, opportunity, and client information within the firm’s CRM and marketing systems.
• Supports research related to clients, competitors, markets, and project opportunities as requested.
• Helps organize and maintain marketing files, photography, templates, and other department resources.
• Supports other marketing and business development initiatives as assigned.

TEAM / DEPARTMENT SUPPORT

• Works closely with the Marketing Pursuits Manager and other members of the marketing and business development team.
• Collaborates with architects, engineers, technical professionals, and firm leadership to gather information and complete marketing deliverables.
• Helps maintain established marketing processes, templates, standards, and department resources.
• Provides support across the marketing department during periods of high pursuit activity and competing deadlines.

CULTURE OF THE FIRM

• Collaborative and relationship-oriented; values teamwork and shared success.
• Creative, organized, dependable, and detail-oriented.
• Communicates clearly and professionally.
• Takes initiative and follows through on assignments.
• Remains flexible and adaptable as priorities and deadlines change.
• Approaches work with professionalism, accountability, and a commitment to quality.
• Embodies the attributes of an Ideal Team Player: Humble, Hungry, and People Smart.