Careers
Careers
Through great architecture, KSS creates meaningful and lasting change that impacts our clients, our firm, and our world. KSS Architects is an award-winning full-service architecture, planning, and interior design firm with offices in New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; and Princeton, NJ. Founded in 1983, KSS has grown to a team of 80 dedicated design professionals, eager to create built environments that stimulate the intersections of learning, commerce, and community. We are passionate about guiding our clients through an innovative and collaborative design process to create impactful built environments that inspire and elevate the human experience.
Proposal Coordinator
KSS has experienced an exciting level of growth over the last few years, and our marketing team has been no exception. If you’re interested in joining a dynamic team of creative and energetic marketers, we’d love to have you! We are always striving to learn, grow, lead, and evolve our skills and accomplishments as a group, and are looking for a Proposal Coordinator to aid in those efforts. Check out what sets us apart and see how your future aligns with our growth.
The Proposal Coordinator will support a wide breadth of department responsibilities, in a dynamic and high-energy environment. The ideal candidate possesses a bachelor’s degree at minimum and 2-5 years of experience in a marketing/proposal development role for a professional services firm, preferably architectural firm experience. A degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, Writing or a related discipline is preferred but not required. Experience with project lifecycles, marketing campaigns, design, and/or the A/E/C industry is a plus.
This role will be based out of our Philadelphia office.
Proposal Coordinator Role and Responsibilities:
The Proposal Coordinator will support a wide breadth of projects, including:
- Prepare, edit, and assemble proposal responses, qualifications, and/or presentations ranging in size and complexity from single page letters to multi-volume bound submissions.
- Prepare presentations and interview materials for client introductions and/or interviews.
- Collaborate with design teams, administration, consultants, and partner firms.
- Ensure final graphics and submission layouts are visually appealing and on-brand.
- Develop graphic content such as organizational charts, infographics, tables, and other technical and non-technical graphics.
- Draft written content such as a cover letter, or an overview of project background and understanding.
- Aid in updating and maintenance of project, consultant, client, and/or firm information in our Deltek system on an ongoing basis as part of proposal closeout process.
- Accomplish additional as-needed projects such as targeted efforts for a marketing campaign, managing marketing collateral, website management, social/professional networking presence, or email blasts.
Skills:
- Proficient in Adobe InDesign, Acrobat/Reader, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Efficient with Microsoft Excel and Adobe Photoshop helpful.
- Effective verbal, interpersonal, and written communication.
- Prior knowledge of the architecture and design industry.
- Ability to work with quick turnaround times while balancing multiple priorities and dynamic workloads with minimal supervision.
- Creative mindset with understanding of visual language and ability to transform ideas from concept into final product.
- Ability to execute short-term goals infused with long-term initiatives.
- Previous experience/familiarity with content management systems such as Deltek, Open Asset, etc.
To apply: Please submit your resume and writing samples using the following URL:
https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/a0068ea472114ce1a52797b8507904e5
**Please note: KSS is requiring any applicant to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19**
KSS offers competitive compensation packages; full-time employment company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance; 401(k)/Roth with company match.