Marketing Coordinator - Chicago

At Hoerr Schaudt, we design beautiful, purposeful gardens that connect people, site, and season. Based in Chicago, with offices in Kansas City and Los Angeles, Hoerr Schaudt continues its 30-year mission to create gardens that thrive and delight. We share a common passion for the work we do and are always looking for colleagues who can add to our collaborative work environment. 

Role Overview: We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Marketing Coordinator to bolster our marketing initiatives and support business development pursuits. This role requires a driven individual who can thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment while managing marketing content and collateral. The Marketing Coordinator will report directly to the Director of Marketing & Business Development. This is an in-person position.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with principals and senior staff to develop, coordinate, and produce proposals, presentations, and other marketing materials, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines.
  • Manage and update the library of marketing materials, including proposals, resumes, and project descriptions.
  • Oversee photography needs such as project, headshot, and firm culture photography, maintaining a comprehensive digital asset library.
  • Maintain and update the CRM database with leads and client/ contact information.
  • Create content and craft stories for digital marketing and various marketing materials.
  • Support research efforts for project pursuits and interview preparation.
  • Assist the external PR team as needed.
  • Contribute to the creation and maintenance of the corporate website and social media platforms.
  • Organize and prepare marketing materials for business development and professional conferences/seminars.
  • Support both internal and external communications.

How to Apply:  

Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience to our Director of Human Resources, Meg Graham at mgraham@hoerrschaudt.com 

Education and Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
  • 3-7 years of marketing experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple priorities.
  • Strong writing skills and a solid understanding of graphic layout and design principles.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (with emphasis on InDesign) and Microsoft Office.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to multitask effectively.
  • Excellent proofreading and editing skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and verbal communication capabilities.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Familiarity with social media, graphic design, and video editing is advantageous.
  • Knowledge of Deltek Vantagepoint, Open Asset, Asana, and Hootsuite is a plus.

Salary Range: $60,000 - $85,000