Business Marketing and Outreach Coordinator

Description Leidos is seeking a Business Marketing and Outreach Coordinator to support the award‑winning Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Program. The role will work with Ameren Illinois and Leidos leadership to develop marketing and outreach strategies that increase brand awareness and participation in the program. The primary responsibilities of the Business Marketing and Outreach Coordinator include coordination and implementation of outreach strategies and supportive marketing to Ameren Illinois business customers, including: community and partner outreach activities, special events, print and digital advertising, website and social media concept creation, and supportive materials for Energy Advisor field staff. Under the leadership of the Senior Director of Marketing and Business Marketing Manager, the Coordinator will serve as one of the business‑sector outreach and marketing leads in collaboration with program managers and subcontractors to reach Program goals. Location: This position will be a hybrid of working from home and working in our Downtown Peoria office. The role will also require 25% travel throughout the Ameren Illinois territory. The preferred location for the successful candidate is the Ameren Illinois service territory (roughly the southern two‑thirds of Illinois). The territory includes several large to mid‑size communities such as Galesburg, Quincy, Peoria, Bloomington‑Normal, Champaign‑Urbana, Danville, Decatur, Springfield, Charleston‑Mattoon, Effingham, Mt. Vernon, Marion, Carbondale, and Metro East (Belleville, O’Fallon, Granite City, Edwardsville, Alton, Collinsville). Responsibilities: Work with Program Partners, Trade and Service Organizations, Not‑for‑Profits, Small Business groups, Chambers of Commerce and industry specialists throughout the Ameren Illinois Service Territory to promote the program. Develop and execute marketing materials from start to finish. Attend trade shows and other outreach events to represent the program and present incentives and offerings to groups of all sizes. Create and oversee monthly newsletters and webinars for business customers and program staff. Identify the effectiveness and impact of marketing initiatives through tracking and analysis, and pivot accordingly. Work closely with Energy Advisor to ensure all marketing collateral needs are met. Establish brand positioning, identify target audiences, and develop outreach plans to support program goals. Conduct research into new opportunities to increase customer brand awareness. Communicate and steward customer success stories to help build sustained participation. Act as a connector for communication between the Marketing and Outreach team and the Business Operations team. Maintain regular reports on outreach activities and process status. Desired Education, Skills, Qualities and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, English or business. 2+ years of work experience in marketing, communications, outreach, business or a related field. Strong organizational/project management skills; ability to multitask and manage several projects at once. Comfortable with public speaking and presenting. Strong written and oral communication skills. Energetic, can‑do attitude and will to succeed. Adaptability and flexibility with required changes. Professional demeanor and dedication to delivering top‑notch customer service. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Thrives in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment with a high‑volume workload often requiring short turnaround times. Background in energy efficiency preferred but not required. Pay Range: $41,600.00 – $75,200.00 Commitment to Non‑Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr