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Marketing Coordinator, HR&A Advisors - New York, NY

Marketing Coordinator

HR&A Advisors
Professional Area: 
Real Estate Development
Experience: 
1-3 years
Phone: 
6466955317
Location: 
New YorkNY

Position Description | HR&A New York seeks a Marketing Coordinator with at least 2 years of relevant work experience supporting a marketing team in a professional services firm. Candidates should be passionate about urban development, real estate, design, and public policy. The position involves significant collaboration with senior professionals to support them as they build their practice areas. This includes working with the Marketing Director and different senior members of the firm to identify and pursue business opportunities, and maintain HR&A’s standard of high quality workmanship. In addition to supporting the growth and business development of the New York office, the Marketing Coordinator will provide dedicated support to our Los Angeles, DC, and other new offices. Specific duties include:
  • Supporting proposal efforts (RFP/RFQ)
  • Maintaining and updating digital content
  • Creating and maintaining marketing collateral
  • Coordinating and standardizing firm’s marketing deliverables
  • Generating press releases and e-blasts
  • Maintaining the firm’s marketing database 
  • Researching and identifying new business opportunities
  • Supporting the growth of HR&A’s Los Angeles and DC office
Ideal candidates will have experience working in a fast-paced office environment; have demonstrated the capacity to multi-task, excellent analytical and quantitative skills; and be willing to commit to the position for two years.  
Experience Required | Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree, preferably with a concentration in marketing, communications, or PR, with a keen interest in urban planning and real estate economic development.  Candidate must possess excellent organizational and writing skills, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress, and other basic design software. He/she should be a highly motivated independent thinker who can handle a fast-paced work environment with poise and maturity.  The ideal candidate will be interested in growing with the company.  Excellent attention to detail and organization skills are essential.
Salary | Competitive, based on qualifications and experience. HR&A provides a comprehensive benefits package including a full range of health benefits, retirement plan, and paid holidays.
Submission | Please send cover letter and resume as a single PDF document on the HR&A website at www.hraadvisors.com/contact/career-opportunities. Portfolio and/or writing samples are also encouraged. Your file must be named in the following format “LAST NAME.FIRST NAME.DATE.MARKETING.” Applications are due by June 26th, 2015. For more information, please visit www.hraadvisors.com or contact us at jobs@hraadvisors.com. Please do not call regarding this position.