Marketing Coordinator at David Baker Architects

Oakland, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Jun, 26

Salary

100000.0

Posted On

11 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Content Development, Marketing Collateral, Award Submissions, Newsletter Management, Social Media Execution, Adobe InDesign, Website Content Management, CMS, Event Coordination, Logistics, Documentation, Photography Planning, Executive Function, Interpersonal Communication, Copyediting

Industry

Architecture and Planning

Description

David Baker Architects is a nationally known, locally focused architecture and urban design firm. As leaders in affordable housing and innovative sustainable design, we pursue projects that have the power to build, transform, and reflect the character and strength of a community. Our collaborative team is committed to leading with expertise, curiosity, tenacity, pragmatism, and joy. DBA is a JUST-certified organization and B Corp and is committed to equity and social justice both in our practice and our workplace culture. We are headquartered in San Francisco, with an office and fabrication shop in Oakland, California, and an office in Birmingham, Alabama. We are seeking a candidate for a full-time Marketing Coordinator to join the Communications Team. The ideal candidate is proactive, curious, and enthusiastic about our work and comes with relevant experience in the AEC industry. This role is a collaborative, hands-on contributor across an array of Marketing and Communications activities, with a primary focus on tracking marketing needs and opportunities, and coordinating the execution of various outputs and events. This is a full-time role based in the San Francisco Bay Area. We are a flexible, collaborative firm, and our staff works in-office Monday through Thursday (Friday optional). You must be based in the San Francisco Bay Area and available to work onsite in San Francisco/Oakland and attend local events. Responsibilities Project Management Serve as project manager for the Communications Department, proactively tracking and advancing content and collateral development and events Facilitate transition to a new task management platform Maintain the task tracking platform and calendar Marketing Collateral Coordinate content development needs for marketing assets, firm qualifications, award submissions, newsletter, and social content, with the input and collaboration of design staff Maintain an updated library of marketing collateral assets (brochures, resumes, etc.) Execute internal and external marketing-related communications (announcements, slide decks, etc.) Manage the execution of social media efforts with an external social media consultant Comfortably work within established InDesign templates to create or update documents requiring basic layout (awards submissions, press kits, proposals) Website Management Build out website content, working within the CMS (content management system) Track and meet website content management needs Event Coordination and Support Lead logistics and documentation needs for firm events in the Bay Area, participating directly as needed (in coordination with Operations Manager) (eg, DBA-hosted local industry events, tours, speaking engagements, public happy hours, firm retreats, staff site visits). Document firm events, culture, and buildings for social media use (in coordination with the consultant) Professional photo shoots (occasional): Help plan and participate on-site in professional photography of completed buildings. Qualifications and Skills Minimum Requirements 3-5 years related professional experience in marketing and communications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience Highly organized and proactive, with strong executive function, ability to take ownership of projects, and follow through Proficiency with Adobe InDesign (minimum 1-year professional or academic experience; ability to work within templates and make quick, basic graphic decisions) Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills Interest and curiosity about architecture, housing, and community design Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, able to work on location (offices and event sites) Schedule flexibility for occasional evening events Strong professional references Preferred Formal training in communications, marketing, journalism, graphic design, and/or advertising Experience in the A/E/C industry Comfort and ability to write clearly in a professional voice; copyediting and proofreading skills Comfort and ability with smartphone photography and video; knowledge of best practices in documentation for social media To apply, please submit: • A brief statement (1–2 paragraphs) describing why DBA’s work in housing and community design interests you • A short professional writing sample (if available) • Optional: A marketing or communications piece you contributed to and a brief description of your role Compensation $85,000 - $100,000, pay commensurate with experience. Benefits We are proud to provide an inclusive and positive work environment that fosters employee happiness. All full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits: 11 paid holidays 15 days of annual PTO, increasing after 5 and 10 years Competitive medical, dental, and vision—employee care is 100% covered by DBA Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Subscription to Modern Health, which includes 12 therapy sessions and 12 virtual coaching sessions/year Bike-share and car-share memberships Commuter benefits Office well-being: weekly culture lunches, healthy snacks, and an annual staff retreat Paid Leaves Parental Leave (in conjunction with state, local or firm benefits programs): Birthing parents may take up to 22 weeks of 100% paid leave Non-birthing parents may take up to 12 weeks of 100% paid leave School Visitation Leave Bereavement Leave Retirement / Savings 401(k) program Profit-sharing plan Professional Growth Mentorship opportunities Learning and development stipend of $1000 annually Reimbursement for Licensure and Certifications Opportunity to attend design conferences annually Please note: At this time, DBA cannot offer sponsorship for employment. If you are interested in this position and meet the minimum requirements, we highly encourage you to apply or to connect with us to learn more about this role. Thank you for your interest in our firm, and we look forward to your application!

Responsibilities

The coordinator will serve as the project manager for the Communications Department, tracking content development, collateral creation, and events, while also facilitating the transition to a new task management platform. Key duties include coordinating content needs for various marketing assets, maintaining collateral libraries, executing communications, managing social media efforts, and building out website content via the CMS.