Proposal and Marketing Specialist

Description

CitySpaces Consulting is a leading provider of community planning, development consulting, and consultation services in communities throughout Western Canada. For nearly 40 years, we have been committed to “building lasting, livable and inclusive communities” with a spotlight on social sustainability. We work with a variety of clients in the government, business, institutional, and non-profit sectors, and bring exceptional experience in managing projects from vision to completion. We are known for our professionalism, dedication, social ethic, and inclusive approaches.

With current commitments and emerging opportunities, CitySpaces is seeking a full-time Proposal and Marketing Specialist to join our firm. We are looking for someone to lead marketing and business development activities to expand our market reach and secure projects for our community planning and development teams. This hybrid position will be based in our Vancouver office.

THE POSITION WILL INVOLVE

• Central involvement in researching and identifying business opportunities, reviewing RFPs and preparing proposals.
• Reviewing and refining CitySpaces’ MBD materials and processes to better communicate our firm’s values and experience and connect with market sectors identified in our strategic plan.
• Working closely with the administration and graphic design teams, involved in maintaining and refreshing CitySpaces’ corporate visual branding standards, templates, website, marketing materials, and social media.
• Preparing competitive funding applications on behalf of clients.
• Copyediting and assistance with professional report writing.
• Providing strategic and creative advice to colleagues and clients on marketing and business development best practices.
• Developing marketing strategies and implementing plans to enhance the promotion of our practice.
• Coordinating and leading special assignments and research as needed.
• Working closely with the graphic design team, planning team and development team on preparing creative and interesting engagement materials and deliverables for client projects.
• Periodic travel to sites throughout Western Canada. Evening and weekend meetings are sometimes required (having a valid BC Driver’s Licence is beneficial).

YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE

• Degree or diploma in communications, fine arts, marketing, business, design thinking or related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of employment in marketing and business development context, ideally including experience related to community planning, real estate or development.
• Excellent written communications skills.
• Ability to prepare clear, concise and targeted marketing-driven copy, as well as a creative lens to content creation for proposals, website content and social media posts.
• Experience working on projects for a variety of clients including governments and public/institutional agencies, Indigenous communities, non-profit organizations and/or social or private enterprises.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with project team and clients.
• Strong verbal/written communication, presentation, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational, time and project management skills.
• A compassionate people-person with a desire to connect with people and communities, including equity deserving groups.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365, MacOS and Adobe Acrobat.
• Graphic design skills – including familiarity with MAC base software, Microsoft 365, Adobe InDesign, InCopy and Illustrator – is considered an asset.

PREFERRED WORKING STYLE

• Enjoy working within a collegial business environment that emphasizes high-quality performance and the ability to work independently, particularly under set timelines and budgets required to produce client deliverables.
• Proactive, positive, and creative problem solver and solution seeker.
• Friendly, collaborative team-player with a focus on productive outcomes.
• Appreciate in-office connections, working a minimum of 3-days a week in our Vancouver office.

COMPENSATION, TEAM + COMMUNITY

• In-house mentorship, training, and continuing professional development.
• Salary: $65,000 to $78,000 commensurate with experience.
• Vacation: Three weeks of vacation, plus six personal days and holiday days in December.
• Culture and Workplace: Working in a collaborative and collegial environment; a highly supportive culture and inclusive workplace; a focus on family and work/life balance.
• Values and Mission: CitySpaces prioritizes projects which are inspirational, meaningful, and result in community change.
• Volunteering: Community volunteer commitments are encouraged and supported.
• Hybrid Work Arrangement: Minimum 3 days per week in-office.
• Professional Development: Payment of professional dues, funding for pursuing professional development (e.g. courses, training), and opportunity to learn about and contribute to community planning and social purpose development projects. Peer learning, skill-building and receiving mentorship is inherent to this position.
• Other: Transportation allowance and an extended health and wellness benefits package.

SOUND LIKE YOU?

• If so, please apply with a resume and cover letter at: [email protected] by September 20th, 2024

CitySpaces evaluates job applicants based on their merit, work experience, credentials and potential to carry out the job duties of the position. We do not discriminate against an applicants’ age, gender, sexual orientation, faith practice, ethnicity, socio-economic background, place of origin, family situation, or other characteristics. We welcome all applicants interested in the position to apply.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $65,000.00-$78,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• This is an in-office position. Are you able to work in-office minimum 4 days per week at our downtown Vancouver location?
• Have you provided a custom cover letter with your application, telling us why City Spaces as an employer is of interest to you? We will prioritize review of applicants who provide a cover letter.

Experience:

• marketing and business development: 5 years (required)

Location:

• Vancouver, BC V6E 2J3 (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-09-20

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