Marketing Coordinator
SMPS Houston, Houston, TX, United States
Jackson & Ryan Architects is an award-winning, full-service Houston architectural firm with a diverse portfolio that includes multifamily, office, museum, religious, educational, animal welfare, and civic work. We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Marketing Coordinator to support the firm’s leadership in business development, communications, brand management, and proposal preparation. This is a full-time, in‑person position at our office in the Rice Village in Houston, Texas.
This is a key role within the firm, combining strategy and execution. The Marketing Coordinator will work closely with leadership and project teams to help shape the firm’s public presence, support pursuit efforts, and maintain the tools and materials that advance business development. The ideal candidate is a strong writer, an excellent organizer, and someone who can manage multiple priorities while producing polished, thoughtful work.
About the Role The Marketing Coordinator will help define and maintain the firm’s brand identity while supporting a wide range of marketing and business development efforts. This includes proposal preparation, website and social media content organization, awards and outreach coordination, project photography, CRM/database management, and the development of marketing collateral. The role offers the opportunity to work directly with firm leadership and contribute meaningfully to the visibility and growth of the practice.
Key Responsibilities Strategy and Business Development
Work closely with firm leadership to support and implement marketing and business development strategies
Assist with the preparation of proposals, qualification packages, presentations, and other client‑facing materials
Support business development efforts by coordinating meetings, follow‑up materials, and outreach activities
Identify opportunities for awards submissions, publications, speaking engagements, events, and industry recognition
Maintain and improve the firm’s CRM, client, consultant, and pursuit databases
Content and Communications
Collaborate with leadership and project managers to develop content for social media, website updates, news items, and other firm communications
Manage the firm’s social media channels and website content, including project updates, staff announcements, and other relevant news
Help ensure that all written and visual communications reflect the firm’s voice, values, and brand identity
Coordinate finished project photography and support the organization and use of project imagery
Develop articles, announcements, and other written content relevant to current and prospective clients
Marketing Operations
Maintain and organize marketing collateral, proposal materials, resumes, project sheets, and related assets on the firm’s servers
Coordinate project signage and other brand visibility materials for active construction sites
Support internal marketing systems and processes with a high level of accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail
Manage multiple deadlines and priorities while working both independently and collaboratively
Professional Development
Participate in relevant professional organizations such as SMPS and AMA, as appropriate
Attend industry events and educational opportunities that strengthen marketing knowledge and support firm visibility
Stay current on marketing tools, software, and best practices relevant to the AEC industry
Maintain proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and other platforms used by the firm, including BQE Core
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism, business, architecture, or a related field preferred
Professional experience in marketing, communications, or business development, ideally within architecture, engineering, construction, or another professional services environment
Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills
Strong organizational and project management abilities
Ability to work effectively with firm leadership and multiple project teams
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office required
Experience with proposal coordination, website content management, social media platforms, and CRM/database systems preferred
Ability to write clearly and consistently in a voice appropriate to the firm and its clients
Why Join Jackson & Ryan Architects Jackson & Ryan Architects offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced leadership in a collaborative and design‑focused environment. This role is well‑suited to someone who enjoys both creative and strategic work and wants to contribute to the growth and visibility of a respected architectural practice.
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This is a key role within the firm, combining strategy and execution. The Marketing Coordinator will work closely with leadership and project teams to help shape the firm’s public presence, support pursuit efforts, and maintain the tools and materials that advance business development. The ideal candidate is a strong writer, an excellent organizer, and someone who can manage multiple priorities while producing polished, thoughtful work.
About the Role The Marketing Coordinator will help define and maintain the firm’s brand identity while supporting a wide range of marketing and business development efforts. This includes proposal preparation, website and social media content organization, awards and outreach coordination, project photography, CRM/database management, and the development of marketing collateral. The role offers the opportunity to work directly with firm leadership and contribute meaningfully to the visibility and growth of the practice.
Key Responsibilities Strategy and Business Development
Work closely with firm leadership to support and implement marketing and business development strategies
Assist with the preparation of proposals, qualification packages, presentations, and other client‑facing materials
Support business development efforts by coordinating meetings, follow‑up materials, and outreach activities
Identify opportunities for awards submissions, publications, speaking engagements, events, and industry recognition
Maintain and improve the firm’s CRM, client, consultant, and pursuit databases
Content and Communications
Collaborate with leadership and project managers to develop content for social media, website updates, news items, and other firm communications
Manage the firm’s social media channels and website content, including project updates, staff announcements, and other relevant news
Help ensure that all written and visual communications reflect the firm’s voice, values, and brand identity
Coordinate finished project photography and support the organization and use of project imagery
Develop articles, announcements, and other written content relevant to current and prospective clients
Marketing Operations
Maintain and organize marketing collateral, proposal materials, resumes, project sheets, and related assets on the firm’s servers
Coordinate project signage and other brand visibility materials for active construction sites
Support internal marketing systems and processes with a high level of accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail
Manage multiple deadlines and priorities while working both independently and collaboratively
Professional Development
Participate in relevant professional organizations such as SMPS and AMA, as appropriate
Attend industry events and educational opportunities that strengthen marketing knowledge and support firm visibility
Stay current on marketing tools, software, and best practices relevant to the AEC industry
Maintain proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and other platforms used by the firm, including BQE Core
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism, business, architecture, or a related field preferred
Professional experience in marketing, communications, or business development, ideally within architecture, engineering, construction, or another professional services environment
Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills
Strong organizational and project management abilities
Ability to work effectively with firm leadership and multiple project teams
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office required
Experience with proposal coordination, website content management, social media platforms, and CRM/database systems preferred
Ability to write clearly and consistently in a voice appropriate to the firm and its clients
Why Join Jackson & Ryan Architects Jackson & Ryan Architects offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced leadership in a collaborative and design‑focused environment. This role is well‑suited to someone who enjoys both creative and strategic work and wants to contribute to the growth and visibility of a respected architectural practice.
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