In 1982, the founders of Kaw Valley Engineering set out to build a firm that could provide a full range of consulting engineering services. For more than 35 years, our success has been evident as more than 130 employees in six offices continue to provide civil engineering, survey, geotechnical engineering, and construction phase testing and observation services throughout the Midwest.

Kaw Valley Engineering, Inc. offers a robust package of employee benefits including: health, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance. In addition, it offers a cafeteria plan for unreimbursed medical expenses and dependent care expenses. KVE also offers a 401(k) plan, sick and vacation leave, Years of Service awards, business casual dress and complimentary parking.

This is a paid part-time position, to start immediately. This job is a great opportunity to enhance your portfolio and gain real-world marketing experience.

Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for assisting with marketing communications strategies. Tasks may include:

•  Assist with identifying, designing, writing, editing and/or coordinating: proposals, qualifications, client presentations.
• Assist with website content, brochures, project profiles, advertisement, social media content, newsletter articles, email campaigns, internal communications.
• Perform research into potential clients, collaborators, and competitors.
• Administrative tasks including organizing/updating materials, tracking on-going pursuits and maintaining and organizing existing and new database filing systems.
• Occasionally help coordinate or supervise after-hour events and special projects, career fairs, and trade conferences.

Position Requirements:

• Current enrollment in a college degree program related to journalism, public relations, advertising or marketing or recent graduate.
• Computer skills: proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, social media, Microsoft Office Suite. Deltek Vision ERP software experience a plus.
• The preferred candidate will have a solid understanding of the following: print and digital design, copywriting and proofing, graphic design and layout, and marketing communication practices.

Skills:

• Works well independently and in team settings with a positive attitude
• A creative and innovative approach to communications and branding
• Strong initiative and drive
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task
• Intellectual curiosity, a collaborative spirit, and a proactive attitude
• Communication skills:  Excellent communication skills both oral and written. Excellent interpersonal and business communication skills. Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships and enhance cross-functional collaboration with team members. An acute sense of judgment, tact, and diplomacy and professional appearance.

Must be able to satisfactorily pass a driving history check and drug/alcohol screen.

This is a paid position that will be structured 32-40 hours per week. 

KVE conducts pre-employment drug and alcohol screenings, as well as pre-employment driving history checks. KVE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.