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    Proposal Coordinator - Jackson, United States - Volkert

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    Are we the road to your future?

    Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources.

    Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities.

    We are currently searching for an experienced

    Proposal Coordinator

    to support our

    West Gulf Region . (This is a hybrid position and will work in one of our West Gulf offices - Arkansas, Louisiana, or Mississippi)


    The successful candidate should have experience in technical writing, professional editing, grant writing, or proposal coordination in the A/E and transportation industries.

    Knowledge of In-Design and the Adobe Suite of products is a plus. Proposal coordination is a deadline-driven, detail-oriented environments, with evolving priorities as opportunities arise. This means our

    Proposal Coordinator


    needs to be focused and organized, yet flexible; creative, but with excellent time and project management skills; and a team player with the ability to work independently.


    What you'll be doing:
    Working closely with project managers/technical staff and other marketing staff to organize and manage layout, design, and delivery of submittals, such as RFP/RFQ responses and presentations
    Developing, writing, editing, and proofreading content for proposals, presentations, grant submittals, project descriptions, staff resumes, and marketing collateral
    Keeping track of various deadlines
    Studying and understanding the history, structure, objectives, programs, and financial needs of Volkert and our clients
    Responding to internal and external queries on drafted and submitted proposals
    Coordinating with multiple departments to gather necessary information for proposals, and data to report on achievement and evaluation of goals and objectives
    Maintaining positive relationships with funders and other stakeholders
    Leading the development, writing and submission of grant proposals to local, state, and federal entities, and nongovernmental funding sources

    What you need to have:
    Bachelor's degree
    2-3 years' experience in grant writing or proposal writing with a strong preference for experience with federal grant programs or proposal coordination in the engineering industry
    Highly organized with strong research and budget development skills
    Superior writing, editing, and communication skills
    Skills in internet prospecting and research
    Experience working in a deadline driven environment
    Excellent research, analysis, and reporting skills
    Demonstrated experience in identifying, applying for, and receiving grants from public and private sources is a plus
    Integrity and a sense of humor

    Characteristics of a successful Volkert team member:
    Be a brand ambassador for the company who engages in diversity and inclusion
    Be self-motivated to meet individual goals and maintain accountability in a team environment
    Exercise initiative and independent judgement in the solution of work problems
    Be able to communicate effectively- verbal and written
    Be able to multi-task in a team environment

    Volkert Perks:
    Competitive compensation
    Flexibility and a positive work/life balance
    Challenging and innovative projects
    Employee referral program
    Professional development
    Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
    401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
    Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
    Medical, Dental, & Vision
    Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
    Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
    Wellness incentives
    Additional voluntary benefits

    The words from our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert.

    "

    For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities.

    We are proud of our one-hundred-year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service.

    With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference .

    "
    – Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

    Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.
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