FULL-TIME MARKETING AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT
Job Description
Position Overview
PBDW Architects, a firm specializing in preservation, restoration, adaptive reuse, new construction, and sustainability, is seeking a talented and enthusiastic full-time Marketing and Business Development Assistant to support the Marketing and Business Development departments. In this role, you will report directly to the Marketing and Business Development Managers and assist with the marketing of existing projects through developing content for social media platforms, websites, and other marketing initiatives, as well as coordinating events, award submissions, proposal responses, and maintaining marketing research and databases. The ideal candidate appreciates architecture and design, and possesses a background in graphic design and fine arts. Schedule: Full-time.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead our social media campaigns on all platforms.
- Lead and maintain the marketing efforts of existing projects and initiatives.
- Assist in the preparation of proposal submissions, qualifications packages, presentations, brochures, decks, and other related initiatives.
- Assist in lead tracking, client target lists, and monitoring government/agency RFP sites and list servers.
- Work under the direction of the Marketing and Business Development Managers to develop relevant materials.
- Provide general support for the office’s Marketing and Business Development efforts.
- Lead and support office-wide initiatives and team building opportunities.
Required Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, or a related field.
- Experience Required: 2-4 years marketing experience in related fields.
- Personal interest in architecture, interior design, art, art history, or adjacent fields.
- Ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently.
- Qualifications: Strong understanding of client/customer service, high level of design sensibility, advanced graphics capabilities, and excellent writing skills.
- Ability to organize documents and resources clearly during the production process.
- Proficiency in InDesign, Photoshop, and MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
- Experience in managing social media platforms, creative and strategic social media content creation.
- Experience with website platform maintenance.
- Experience with photography equipment or participation in photoshoots is a plus.
- Knowledge of the cultural landscape of New York City.