Marketing Project Coordinator/Intern, Business Development

Public Works Partners seeks a dynamic visual storyteller with a flair for graphic communications and succinct writing aimed at enhancing communities. Our expanding firm is focused on forming a dedicated team to promote our services and highlight our achievements in boosting organizational performance and generating meaningful impact for stakeholders. The Project Coordinator is crucial in bolstering our marketing and business development efforts to secure new clients and form strategic partnerships. This role demands exceptional, adaptable communication skills, proficiency in conducting thorough market research and analysis, and the capability to meticulously monitor and document the progress of various campaigns and initiatives. We are looking for candidates who thrive in a fast-paced setting, possess the initiative to manage their workload independently, and are skilled at collaborative work.

As a Marketing Project Coordinator/Intern, you will execute specific projects over designated periods on a full-time basis in summer. This internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute significantly to our firm’s marketing strategies and business expansion endeavors.

The Role

• Design and produce graphic art and visual materials for print and digital media to promote our firm’s services and build a pipeline of incoming clients.

• Create and execute design solutions and collaterals for marketing, advertising sales, internal and external communications, and client deliverables.

• Track, document, and follow up on the cultivation of prospective clients using our CRM system.

• Synthesize results from past client engagements into succinct success stories, highlighting the outcome, approach, and problem-solving on behalf of the client.

• Support the maintenance of the firm’s website and social media presence; conceptualize and write blog posts on both our project work and policy issues in NYC; draft our monthly newsletter; run analytics reports to evaluate the success of the content strategy.

• Support Public Works’ events strategy and speaking engagements by researching partners in attendance, preparing talking points, drafting brochure content, and developing presentations to showcase our experience and expertise.

• Plan, schedule, and implement logistics for meetings and small-scale events.

• Support and lead aspects of proposal development and content generation.

• Other tasks and opportunities that will arise and fit with the Project Coordinator’s interests and skills.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a marketing or communications program, or similar areas of study, at either the undergraduate or graduate level

• Strong knowledge of social media platforms and original content creation; familiarity with digital marketing strategies is a plus

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace, Adobe Design Suite – including InDesign and Photoshop. Familiarity with CRM software is a plus

• Fundamental graphic design skills required for success

• Excellent communication skills: crisp, compelling writing; visual display of information; and excellent verbal communications skills

• Ability to multitask and meet multiple deadlines

• Strong interest in working with New York City nonprofits or government agencies

• An eye for detail—including proofing grammar and copy editing

• Entrepreneurial approach and excitement towards new business opportunities

This position is based at Public Works Partners’ office in New York City; the team has a hybrid work schedule. Travel within New York City may be required. Salary: $22/hour.

Public Works Partners observes COVID-19 protocols at the workplace and requires all employees to be fully vaccinated including a booster. Proof of vaccination is required for employment.

To Apply: Send your resume, cover letter, and a visual work sample to jobs@publicworkspartners.com, and indicate that you are applying for the Business Development Marketing Project Coordinator position in the subject line.

About Public Works Partners

Public Works Partners is a WBE/DBE/SBE-certified planning and consulting firm whose work strengthens organizations that strengthen communities. We drive innovation, manage change, design and develop new programs, and build organizational capacity. And we support planning efforts by engaging local stakeholders at every level and sharing our expertise in labor market analysis and job creation strategies. Our clients benefit from our in-depth knowledge of New York City and the challenges faced by mission-driven organizations, our work across a range of policy areas from economic development to public health to human services, and the unique backgrounds and life experiences each team member brings. Our team members have held positions in New York City government and nonprofits developing strategies to tackle urban problems, driving policies, and managing large complex programs.

This job description is for an at-will position which is non-exempt under the FLSA. Public Works Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of their age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, partnership status, military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence status, sex offense of stalking victim status, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws.