Marketing Specialist

## Marketing Specialist Apply:
Burnsville, MN:
Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
JR2087

Ames Construction has been building America for more than 60 years, and our people are the reason we continue to succeed.  We are a full-service, heavy civil and industrial contractor building critical infrastructure, including highways, bridges, mines, dams, rail, and more. Our teams take on challenging projects that keep communities safe, supply chains moving, and the country connected.  At Ames, we are
** Fueled by Family**. That means we look out for one another, take pride in our work, and build strong relationships rooted in trust and respect.  Guided by our core values of
** People, Team, Our Bond, Persistence,
** and
** Vision**, we do what we say we will do, push through challenges, and deliver work we’re proud of.  When you join Ames, you’re joining a company built for long-term success, where skilled people, strong teams, and disciplined execution come together to build careers and a better future.

The Marketing & Communications Specialist plays a key role in helping keep Ames Construction’s marketing and communications work organized, aligned, and moving forward. This position combines strong project coordination with hands-on marketing and communications support, helping maintain team planning and systems, supporting key brand platforms and resources, and coordinating assigned initiatives.  The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented, with strong communication and teamwork skills and the ability to take ownership of specific phases of larger projects or standalone assignments from start to finish.

This person is comfortable managing multiple priorities, coordinating across teams and vendors, learning new systems, and contributing ideas that improve how Marketing & Communications works.  
** Key Duties and Responsibilities
*** Maintain the Marketing & Communications planning calendar and support the team’s use of Asana, helping keep priorities, key dates, deliverables, and project information current and visible.
* Serve as a project coordinator for assigned Marketing & Communications initiatives, helping develop timelines, coordinate details and contributors, track deliverables and approvals, and keep work moving.
* Help administer Ames' digital asset management (DAM) platform, including asset organization, tagging, version control, and accessibility, and assist coworkers in locating and using brand assets.
* Support the development, publishing, and maintenance of select Ames intranet/SharePoint content and resources.
* Support the coordination and continued development of Ames-branded merchandise and materials, including apparel, promotional items, and print materials, coordinating with vendors and internal partners to improve offerings, processes, and the overall brand experience.
* Provide proofreading, formatting, and quality control support for communications and branded materials.
* Support the creation and adaptation of presentations, templates, and other branded materials as needed.
* Help source and organize photography, video, graphics, and other assets needed for communications, presentations, and creative projects.
* Support logistics and execution for Marketing & Communications campaigns, events, and other team initiatives.
* Support budget and vendor tracking related to assigned projects, platforms, and programs.  
** Qualifications
* ** Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Communications, Marketing, Business, Project Management, or related field; equivalent relevant experience considered.
* 2–4 years of experience in marketing, communications, project coordination, or related field.
* Strong organizational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage…