Sr. Marketing & Communications Coordinator (HYBRID)

ESS Companies; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) plan

Health benefits

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

ESS Companies in Kansas City is seeking a Senior Marketing Coordinator to plan and execute integrated campaigns across channels, collaborate with multiple teams, and support product launches and events. The role emphasizes analytics, content creation, and strategic communications to advance enterprise goals.

The position requires a Bachelor's in marketing or related field and 2-4 years of campaign experience, with strong writing, organization, and digital tactics skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or a related discipline.
• 2-4 years of marketing and/or campaign management experience.
• Experience collaborating with diverse teams and communicating effectively.
• Strong written communication and presentation skills.
• Solid experience with social and digital tactics.
• Excellent organization, processes, proofing, and error-checking.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integrated marketing campaigns supporting enterprise and subsidiary goals.
• Create, coordinate, write, and manage campaign content across channels.
• Build and manage assets in marketing platforms (email, SMS, social, PR).
• Monitor campaign performance, analyze data, and report KPIs.
• Support product launches, employee-owner initiatives, and recruitment marketing.
• Coordinate events and promotional initiatives.

Skills

Campaign management

Analytics

Content development

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing or related

Tools

Sprout Social

Monday.com

Figma

Brevo

Cision

Job description

ESSC Title: Sr. Marketing Coordinator At ESS Companies (ESSC), we empower people to own their futures by redefining the employee and client experience. As a 100% employee-owned powerhouse of heavy civil construction companies — Emery Sapp & Sons, Achen-Gardner Construction, Rummel Construction, Monks Construction, ESCO Construction, Barrows Excavation, and Premier Testing Laboratories — we do it For The Workers. Our purpose drives our performance, and our performance builds strong communities.ESSC is entering a new chapter. Backed by a strong executive team and a solid foundation, we've established a clear, recognizable identity in the market. Now we're scaling what we've built — driving greater alignment and impact across our companies, industries, and communities.Our people build infrastructure that lasts for generations, and we bring that same care to our brand and marketing work. We’re looking for a Senior Marketing Coordinator to join our team — someone with the skills to do the job and the passion to do it right. Marketers at ESSC are self-starters with a collaborative spirit and action-oriented mindset, with a genuine belief in the power of purpose-driven work.What you'll be doing...Campaign Planning, Content Development & Execution (70%)Develop and execute integrated marketing and communications campaigns that support enterprise, subsidiary, and e-commerce goals, in collaboration with marketing team members and enterprise stakeholdersContribute to campaign strategy, creative brainstorming, messaging development, copywriting, and content planning across multiple channelsCreate, coordinate, write, and manage campaign content for email, text messaging, social media, internal communications, promotional materials, e-commerce initiatives, and moreBuild and execute campaign assets within marketing technology platforms, including email marketing, SMS, social media management, and public relations.Maintain campaign calendars and project timelines, ensuring all deliverables are completed, reviewed, approved, and deployed on schedulePartner with design and operational teams to ensure campaigns are cohesive, on-brand, and aligned with business objectivesSupport product launches, employee-owner engagement initiatives, company announcements, recruitment marketing campaigns, and other strategic communications effortsCampaign Analytics & Optimization (20%)Establish campaign objectives, performance metrics, and key performance indicators (KPIs) aligned with business goalsMonitor, analyze, and report on campaign performance across channels, identifying trends, insights, and opportunities for improvementConduct audience, market, and competitor research to inform campaign strategy and messagingUtilize marketing and communication technology tools to track engagement, optimize performance, and improve audience targetingPrepare campaign recaps and recommendations, applying insights to future initiatives and continuous improvement effortsEvent & Campaign Activation Support (10%)Support marketing-driven events, promotional initiatives, employee-owner campaigns, community sponsorships, and brand activationsDevelop, write, and edit supporting communications that align with event goals and audience needsCoordinate pre-event, event-day, and post-event communications to maximize engagement and participationWhat Success Looks Like:Campaigns are executed on time, on brand, and aligned with business objectivesMarketing content drives measurable engagement across channelsStakeholders experience clear communication, strong project coordination, and reliable campaign supportCampaign performance is regularly measured, reported, and improved through data-driven recommendationsEnterprise and subsidiary marketing initiatives are supported through thoughtful planning, execution, feedback, and optimizationQualifications:You have a Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or a related discipline.You have 2-4 years of marketing and/or campaign management experienceYou have experience working with a team of people from various disciplines, departments, and backgroundsYour written communication and presentation skills will knock our socks offYou have solid experience with social and digital communication tacticsYou're a little obsessed with organization, processes, proofing, and error-checkingYou’re a proven collaborator, multi-tasker, analytical thinker, and self-starter who exercises discretion and independent judgmentYou have the ability to distill the complex into layman’s termsYou love running analytics and campaign performance that translate marketing KPIsYou proactively evaluate tools, channels, and platforms for effectivenessYou don't sweat it if you need to juggle concurrent projects, with tight deadlines, across various teams, with minimal supervisionYou do not shy away from strategic discussions and enjoy productive banterYou respond to inquiries with urgency and can think quickly on your feetYou’re cool, calm, and collected while resolving media issues and crisis situationsYou’re a pro at conducting media training for executives and operational leadersYou have a knack for effectively managing relationships, workflow and budgetsYou have a sense of humor (big plus)Bonus skills/experience:Know a little about the A/E/C industry already? Bonus!Know about civil construction, too? Double bonus!We use Monday (project management), Sprout (social media), Figma, Brevo, and Cision (PR), so it would be fantastic if you already know some of these tech tools.¿Hablas español? We routinely translate our copy into Spanish. If you can write or QC Spanish content, that would be outstanding!LocationThis team member will work out of the Kansas City, MO office located in the River Market district. Other office locations would be considered. Some regional travel may be required, including a few overnight stays here and there. ESSC offers a comprehensive and competitive package including access to top-notch tech tools and flex time.TravelSome travel is required, including overnight staysThis role could expect to travel 5% of the timeHybrid Work ScheduleThe marketing team follows the following hybrid work schedule. Team members are welcome to work in the office on remote days if they prefer.Monday/Friday - RemoteTuesday/Wednesday/Thursday - OfficeBut wait, there’s more.ESSC offers its employee-owners a variety of additional perks and bonus opportunities:Industry-leading Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)401(k) and financial health educationComprehensive health benefits and insuranceFlexible Spending and Health Savings AccountsCasual and professional work environmentEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)