Marketing Coordinator

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, we do it #ForTheWorkers. Our purpose fuels our passion, our passion drives our performance, and our performance strengthens the partnerships that build strong communities. This is who we are. This is what we do. And the men and women of our subsidiary companies, Emery Sapp & Sons, Achen-Gardner Construction, Rummel Construction, Monks Construction, ESCO Construction, and Premier Testing Laboratories, live out these values every day.

ESSC is entering an exciting new chapter. What began as a newly launched brand has evolved into a more defined, recognizable identity that brings our collective expertise and purpose to life. Backed by a strong executive team and industry leaders, we've established a solid foundation and a clear voice in the market. As we move forward, there is an opportunity to strengthen and scale what we've built — driving greater alignment, efficiency, and impact across companies, industries, and communities, while continuing to refine how our story is told and unlock the significant potential still ahead.

Our people build infrastructure that lasts for generations and we treat our brand and marketing work with the same care and ambition. To keep pushing that forward, we're looking for a 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.

Writing & Digital Content Management (60%)

• Work with a variety of teams to develop creative solutions for ESSC, our subsidiaries, our partners, and clients; contribute to creative brainstorming sessions
• Develop, manage, and maintain ESSC and subsidiary brand website(s), updating and creating content, writing new pages, applying SEO basics, and proactively identifying opportunities to improve user experience and site performance (in collaboration with design and development teams)
• Collaborate with the marketing team to promote company and e-commerce campaigns and website updates, ensuring messaging and delivery are effective, cohesive, and on brand
• Create, plan, and coordinate a wide range of marketing content for emails and text messages, social media, promotional material, e-commerce, and more
• Conduct research, set KPIs, develop analytics, and utilize communication tech tools to track, monitor, and enhance campaign performance
• Manage day-to-day deadlines and responsibilities of all assigned projects, ensuring timely reviews and approvals before distribution

Enterprise Capabilities Positioning & Documentation (20%)

• Research, write, and maintain shared documentation that articulates the company's enterprise-level capabilities, in collaboration with subject matter experts and capability leaders
• Develop and update capabilities statements, one-pagers, case studies, and other collateral that support enterprise business development efforts
• Maintain a centralized library of approved content assets for use across teams

Proposal & Pursuit Management (10%)

• Coordinate and contribute to the creation of RFQ/RFP responses, qualifications packages, and pursuit materials in collaboration with marketing and pre-construction teams
• Manage proposal timelines, track ESSC and subsidiary deadlines, gather pursuit-specific information and tailor content accordingly, ensuring on-time delivery of all submission materials
• Write, edit, and format proposal content including executive summaries, project narratives, resumes, and more
• Apply enterprise capabilities documentation, showcasing value to the specific pursuit

Event Support (10%)

• Provide logistical and marketing support for local and enterprise-level events, including internal company events, enterprise leadership meetings, and community sponsorships
• Assist with event planning tasks such as vendor coordination, collateral preparation, registration management, and on-site support
• Develop registration websites that align with campaign goals and internal communications, in collaboration with other marketing team members

You're a good fit if...

• You have a Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or a related discipline.
• You have 2-3 years of marketing experience
• You have experience collaborating with cross-functional teams
• You are an exceptional writer with clear, compelling, and adaptable writing across formats and brand voice/tone, from proposals and business development content to web copy and internal communications
• You have experience in the A/E/C industry, specifically with proposal writing and business development support; you understand the rhythm of pursuits, go/no-go decisions, and what it takes to put together a winning submittal
• You have solid experience in social and digital marketing tactics, including analytics and performance tracking
• You're comfortable managing a website and content in a CMS (WordPress experience preferred), thinking about structure and usability, and making updates confidently
• You have experience working with UX/UI designers and website developers
• You are detail-oriented with strong proofreading and quality control skills
• You are a strong collaborator, self-starter, and analytical thinker with sound judgment
• You have the ability to translate complex information into laymen's terms
• You are highly organized and able to manage multiple projects and priorities under tight deadlines
• You proactively evaluate tools, platforms, and processes for effectiveness
• You communicate clearly, think quickly, and respond with urgency when needed
• You are confident representing the organization externally, including media interactions and executive support
• You have strong project management skills, including workflow and stakeholder coordination
• You bring a positive, team-oriented attitude, and a sense of humor

Bonus skills/experience:

• We use Monday (project management), WordPress (website), Sprout (social media), Mailchimp, 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!

Location This 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.

Travel

• Some travel is required, including overnight stays
• This role could expect to travel 5% of the time

Hybrid Work Schedule The 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 - Remote
• Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday - Office

But 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 education
• Comprehensive health benefits and insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Casual and professional work environment
• Paid training and continuing education
• Paid overtime
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Wellness program
• Referral bonus program
• Apprenticeship programs
• Leadership and training programs

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities