Coordinator of Business Development & Communications
Allied Works Architecture is a 40-person practice with offices in New York City and Portland, Oregon. Projects include international cultural, academic, corporate, and residential work. We are currently seeking applicants for a full-time Coordinator of Business Development and Communications in our Portland, Oregon office. This position includes the management of all Business Development, Public Relations, Marketing and Media efforts for the office.
Specific Responsibilities for Business Development:
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Research opportunities and requests for proposals, competitions, and other potential projects; conduct proposal-specific research as necessary
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Assist with production of proposals, competitions, potential project documents
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Oversee and edit written and graphic marketing materials
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Create and maintain agendas, contact lists, schedules, and other business development documents
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Maintain contact lists; generate and track cultivation correspondence
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Facilitate completion of business development tasks among staff and principal
Specific Responsibilities for PR:
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Write news releases and assist with production of PR materials, including updates to AWA blog
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Act as primary contact for incoming press inquiries; develop press strategies and solicit new press
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Maintain agendas, press documents and archive, contact lists, image database
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Track dates and coordinate desired materials for project openings, awards, publications
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Assist with special projects including lectures, exhibitions, website development, etc.
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Send announcements/invitations and plan special events
Qualification Requirements include:
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Excellent communication, writing, leadership, administrative and organizational skills
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Excellent writing skills; experience drafting copy for press and business development preferred
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Ability to prioritize tasks and effectively juggle multiple deadlines
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Three plus years experience in a design, communications or PR related field is desired.
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Working knowledge of Microsoft Office / Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite & Keynote preferred
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Experience in architecture desired, but not required.
Applicant instructions:
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Position to start immediately. Benefits provided.
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Provide the following materials to the contact below:
1 - resume
2 - cover letter
3 - references
4 - salary history or requirements
Contact:
jobs@alliedworks.com (include Coordinator of Business Development & Communications in the email subject line)
Allied Works Architecture
Attn: Employment
1532 SW Morrison
Portland, OR 97205
No phone calls please.
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