The Watershed Company, a regional leader in science-based planning and design, is seeking experienced Marketing Specialist. Successful candidates will work with a multidisciplinary team of accomplished scientists, planners, engineers, arborists, and landscape architects in a growing 40-year-old employee-owned company based in Kirkland, Washington. In addition to our Kirkland office, we have several offices conveniently located throughout the Puget Sound area, including:

• Seattle

• Mount Vernon

• Whidbey Island

• Federal Way

Duties and Expectations
3 years minimum of experience, preferably in a service-based (not product-based) work environment. Must have strong skills in writing and graphic design. The Watershed Company provides services to a diverse assemblage of public and private clients.  Contracts for this work range from small projects mainly overseen by project managers, to large, complex and multi-year arrangements with municipal, county and state agencies.

The following duties apply:

• Facilitate marketing plan and budget for staff-owned consulting firm, working with closely with the Marketing Manager

• Coordinate and produce outstanding proposals and presentations

• Assist with direction of firm’s RFP/RFQ process, including proposal planning, pre-positioning, “go-no-go” decisions and teaming efforts.

• Manage or coordinate online presence, including website, blog and social media

• Design and coordinate marketing collateral, including posters/ displays, cutsheets and advertising.

• Compose, edit, create, and maintain resume and project descriptions in CRM database

• Write, proofread, and edit creative and technical content across different mediums

The following minimum qualities apply:

• 3 years minimum experience in professional services marketing, including proposal preparation

• Experience with architecture, engineering, landscape architecture or environmental services required

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, graphic design, English or similar

• Outstanding communication skills, written and verbal

• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office applications and proven experience using InDesign and Adobe Creative Suite/Creative Cloud

• Artful graphic design

• Website management experience using a content management system

• Position is expected to be 32 hours per week

Preferred Skills (not required):

• Photography

• Good skills in additional Creative Suite / Creative Cloud programs (Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat)

Desired Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Graphic Design, Marketing, or similar

• 2 years or more experience in a marketing and graphic design role

Salary and Benefits
Salary range is $36 – $41 per hour and depends on experience and qualifications. Benefits include medical/dental insurance, continuing education, performance bonuses, retirement program with future matched payments, and opportunities for ownership.

The Watershed Company is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and respected. Individuals of all cultures, communities, abilities, and backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Send cover letter and resume to Jobs@watershedco.com. Please include the words “Marketing Coordinator” in the subject line.