Communications Specialist

KieranTimberlake is seeking a Communications Specialist to join our team.

Working closely with the Visual Communications Manager, Business Development Manager, and firm leadership, the Communications Specialist will be responsible for assembling RFQ and RFP responses, client interview presentations, award submissions, web and social media updates, and other marketing collateral. The position also will assist with content strategy and promotional activities for the firm.

The Communications Specialist will be a key liaison between internal project teams and the firm’s collaborators, supporting business development efforts and communications production. This role requires strong organizational skills, content development expertise, and experience coordinating multiple projects while maintaining high-quality results.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Business Development Support

• Organize, route, and balance internal assignments to meet concurrent deadlines
• Liaise with project teams to maintain accurate and up-to-date information for proposals
• Compile graphic presentations for interviews and assist with logistics
• Support preparation of RFQ and RFP submissions for new opportunities, including local and federal government standard forms (SF 330)
• Write and edit project narratives and specific proposal responses
• Organize and maintain project information databases, imagery, and proposal content resources
• Print, bind, and ship proposals as needed
• Support the go/no-go decision-making process by providing overviews of each opportunity
• Develop and maintain contacts with architectural, engineering, and construction consultants

Communications & Marketing Support

• Support the Visual Communications Manager with the production of marketing collateral, website content, social media posts, and public-facing presentations
• Translate technical content into stories for industry and general audiences
• Coordinate speaking engagements (20+ per year) and compile presentations when required
• Work with team members and project teams to submit awards (approximately 30 per year)
• Assist with planning and managing photography commissions
• Respond to inbound media requests and academic inquiries
• Develop and maintain media contacts
• Support special projects such as exhibitions and in-office events as required
• Organize supporting documents and information to ensure an efficient process and high-quality results

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate is a creative, flexible professional who enjoys working collaboratively to produce high-quality content that promotes the firm. This individual will have strong organizational abilities and experience managing multiple assignments effectively.

Required Experience

• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant architecture or engineering marketing, business development, and/or communications experience
• Prior experience working with the RFP process and proposal development
• Academic background or experience with architecture, design, or urban studies strongly preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with strong attention to detail
• Strong time management, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Skilled at planning, executing, and tracking tasks to meet aggressive deadlines
• Capacity to think openly and iteratively in a fast-paced creative environment
• Understanding of and interest in architecture and design
• Collaborative approach to working with architects, communications professionals, and firm leadership

Technical Proficiency

• Experience with Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite required
• Experience working with graphic templates
• Working knowledge of professional social media and web management best practices

ABOUT KIERANTIMBERLAKE

Founded in 1984, KieranTimberlake unites the expertise and talents of professionals from diverse backgrounds in a practice that is recognized globally. Our projects include the programming, planning, and design of new structures as well as the conservation, renovation, and transformation of existing buildings, with special expertise in education, arts and culture, government, civic, and residential projects.

Common to all our work is that each project begins with a question and continues its development within a culture of continuous inquiry, ensuring that design draws from deep investigation. KieranTimberlake is committed to delivering the highest quality services to our clients, while also pursuing ideas that push the practice of architecture forward.

KieranTimberlake is a signatory of the American Institute of Architects 2030 Commitment and US Architects Declare.

KieranTimberlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to their race, color, sex, religion, handicap or disability, familial status, ancestry, age, genetic information, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, or any characteristic protected by applicable law.

KieranTimberlake is an Affirmative Action Employer. We encourage individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to apply.

Salary is commensurate with professional experience, demonstrated knowledge, and education level. A generous benefits package will be offered, including a medical and prescription plan with a health reimbursement arrangement, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, income protection, and 401k. KieranTimberlake offers a hybrid work policy that provides one Work from Home (WFH) day per week.