Marketing Coordinator

Description Interested in working for the industry leader and having a stake in an employee-owned firm? Looking to help your neighbors and impact your local community? RJN Group employees can answer “yes” to all of the above. Currently we are seeking a Marketing Coordinator to join the RJN family. Sales and marketing at an engineering firm are different. You'll serve as the owner of RJN’s national tradeshow and conference execution, working closely with sales, marketing and operations to coordinate all aspects of our presence, as well as assist with various marketing initiatives and manage marketing administrative tasks. If that challenge sounds engaging rather than daunting, keep reading. Position Summary: The Marketing Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting RJN’s nationwide sales and marketing efforts with primary responsibility for executing our tradeshow and event strategy. Working closely with the Vice President of Client Services, the Marketing Director, and the Marketing team, you'll partner with internal client managers and technical staff across the country. The role also provides hands-on operational support for the marketing team’s day-to-day activities. This is a hybrid position based out of our corporate headquarters in Downers Grove, Illinois. Position Responsibilities: Tradeshow & Event Leadership – This role serves as the logistical owner of RJN’s national tradeshow and conference program, one of the most visible and mission-critical components of our business development strategy. RJN participates in nearly 100 conferences, tradeshows, and career fairs annually across the country. You will work with the sales and marketing team, as well as event attendees, to plan, coordinate, and execute all aspects of our event presence, including registrations, sponsorships, booth logistics, shipping, vendor coordination, and branded materials, ensuring each event aligns with our strategic goals. This role requires exceptional organization, attention to detail, and the ability to manage dozens of concurrent deadlines. Success in this area directly impacts RJN’s visibility, client relationships, and ability to win work. Marketing Operations Support – You will support the day-to-day operations of the marketing team, including expense tracking and reconciliation, vendor coordination, printing and production logistics, mailing activities, and maintenance of marketing materials and event assets. Sales and Market Research Support – You will assist in maintaining accurate and organized data for our customer relationship management (CRM) tools and event tracking. You will assist with market research and data analytics to support sales and marketing strategy. Marketing Materials Support – You will assist in the quality control and final production of proposals, qualifications, and other marketing materials that support the pursuit of new work. Responsibilities include proofreading, formatting, and final production in both digital and physical formats. Strong grammar and attention to detail are important. Marketing Communications Support – You will assist with maintaining the quality and consistency of internal and external communications, including social media, newsletters, and the company intranet. Essential Skills & Experience: This role is best suited for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes ownership of complex responsibilities, can organize daily operations, and can operate with a high level of independence. • A bachelor’s degree in marketing or a related field or 4-5 years of directly relevant experience in lieu of a degree is required. • Required 1+ years of experience in marketing, event coordination, or a related role involving project or logistics management. • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and logistical details simultaneously. • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams) and general technology proficiency. • Experience with design and content tools (Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, PowerPoint), social media platforms, CRM/analytics tools (Unanet CRM, HubSpot, Google Analytics, Power BI), and AI-assisted marketing tools a plus. • Strong grammar and proofreading skills. • Ability to understand and work with complex technical concepts; curiosity and willingness to learn the firm’s services and industry. Direct Reports: None Physical Demands & Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Physical demands: While performing duties in this position, the employee will be required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and arms, see, talk, and hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. • Work environment: Standard indoor office environment with minimal noise levels. Occasional local travel to off-site tradeshow storage and other vendor locations. • Personal Protective Equipment: None required in office. About RJN Group: RJN is an employee-owned professional engineering and specialty field services firm providing sustainable underground infrastructure solutions for utility owners. We are consistently named a Zweig Group “Best firm to Work For.” Our customers are also our neighbors. We have offices from Texas and the Great Plains to the East Coast. This means that our staff are supporting the communities they live in. We are locals and take pride in keeping our communities running. Those we work for have come to associate our name with trust, creativity, reliability, and quality. We let innovation take the lead. We perform unique services for water, wastewater, and stormwater systems, by investing in leading technologies to differentiate us, while keeping costs down and efficiency up. RJN Benefits: RJN provides a competitive benefit package including: • Company-funded employee stock ownership plan and 401(k) matching retirement plan • Medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability insurance benefits and a robust wellness program • Flexible and hybrid work arrangements and schedule and a casual dress code • Paid time off and holiday pay • Tuition assistance and student loan repayment • Professional development opportunities. RJN is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We support a diverse workforce and are committed to supporting our employees both professionally and personally. Qualifications Skills Behaviors : Motivations : Education Required Bachelors or better in Marketing or related field.