Marketing Coordinator
Office Location: 601 First Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Position Classification: Full-Time Regular
About this Opportunity
The Marketing Coordinator will be a key contributor to Rockford’s Marketing team, supporting the execution of marketing initiatives that align with the company’s brand and business strategy. This role assists with composing and editing content, developing visual assets, and coordinating marketing projects to ensure consistent, high-quality communication across channels.
Requirements
- Assist with information packages, proposal elements and other marketing materials that support Rockford’s markets and services.
- Support through writing, editing, design and basic website updates.
- Contribute and assist with presentations, signage and other brand materials.
- Help maintain Rockford’s digital asset management system.
- Assists with special events, including select internal events, client events, ribbon-cuttings, groundbreakings, etc.
- Assist with coordinating and capturing project photography.
- Collaborate closely with the Marketing team and other departments to meet companywide needs.
- Promote a workplace culture centered on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Provide general support on additional projects as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Communications, English, Journalism, Business, Marketing, Graphic Design)
- 3+ years of professional experience
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop and Acrobat) and MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Ability to work in a challenging, fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while consistently producing results of exceptional quality.
- Confident, detail-oriented and self-motivated with proven ability to effectively take ownership, organize work tasks and manage multiple deadlines.
- Layout and/or graphic design skills that facilitate appealing and effective communication, a plus.
- Marketing or communications experience in the construction, architecture or engineering industry, a plus.
Benefits
Rockford offers competitive compensation, 401(k) with company match, comprehensive healthcare plans, generous paid time off including, continued learning and training opportunities, on-site health and wellness activities, tuition reimbursement, flexible work schedules, and access to industry-leading technology. Team members are also provided opportunities to help shape their community for future generations through volunteer time off and opportunities for involvement with local organizations.
Who We Are
At Rockford, we’re not just in the business of creating buildings – we’re creating neighborhoods, businesses and communities and we’re looking for people who are ready to make an impact. Rockford is a nationally recognized construction, development, and property management provider ranked by Engineering News-Record as one of the top 200 contractors in the nation. With regional offices in the Midwest and Southeast, we’ve built projects totaling more than $5 billion in varying scope and size, serving education, healthcare, hospitality, multi-unit, mixed-use, senior living, manufacturing and industrial clients. We’re delivering forward-thinking ideas with an approach that’s built on safety, teamwork and a dedication to quality. Rockford Construction respects and values the characteristics, talents, and perspectives that make each person unique. We believe that by bringing diverse individuals together, in an inclusive manner we can more effectively collaborate, innovate, and solve the problems that face our world. We are committed to creating and fostering a team, partners, and strategies that reflect this purpose.
Environmental Factors
The work environment for this position is a typical office environment with frequent visits to construction sites. When in the office, the physical demands require the ability to sit for long periods of time. Intermittent movement, such as accessing centrally located office equipment, lifting of 35 lbs, bending, stooping, kneeling, and climbing, may be necessary to perform the requirements of this position.
Visits to construction sites may involve varied amounts of travel and overnight stays. Site visits may subject the individual to hazards commonly associated with construction. Examples of physical hazards include noise, proximity to moving vehicles, atmospheric conditions, close quarters, uneven surfaces, and elevated surfaces. The individual may also be subject to outside environmental conditions (weather) where protection may not be available. Personal protective equipment (PPE) including proper footwear, hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection (if applicable), high visibility vest and/or other special clothing shall be worn on construction sites at all times unless otherwise specified.
Rockford Construction is an equal opportunity employer that supports and subscribes to a policy of nondiscrimination in all aspects of employment. Rockford Construction will not discriminate based on religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), height, weight, marital status, military service, partisan consideration, disability, genetic information, or any other reason prohibited by applicable federal and state laws.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in related field (Communications, English, Journalism, Business, Marketing, Graphic Design)
- 3+ years of professional experience
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and MS Office
- Layout and/or graphic design skills
- Marketing or communications experience in construction, architecture or engineering industry
What We Do
We work with our clients to construct, develop and manage spaces that spark ideas, connect communities and transform neighborhoods.
