Marketing Coordinator; -Duty Service Members DOD SkillBridge Program

Marketing Coordinator (Active‑Duty Service Members Only) DOD Skill Bridge Program

Join WSP’s Strategic Growth Team as a full‑time Marketing Coordinator, participating in the Department of Defense Skill Bridge internship program. This unpaid internship allows active‑duty service members to develop marketing expertise while continuing to receive their military pay and benefits.

Location flexibility:
The role is based in Phoenix, Tucson, AZ;
Denver, CO;
Albuquerque, NM; or Salt Lake City, UT, with a hybrid workplace model (remote or in‑office).

• Develop and write content for WSP proposals and other marketing deliverables.
• Provide layout and design for proposals and collateral using templates or working with a graphic designer.
• Serve as an author for proposal content, simplifying technical information and telling our story.
• Copy‑edit, proofread, and review proposals and marketing collateral.
• Gather information through research, statistical reports and interviews with technical staff.
• Leverage resources across the firm to support all stages of pursuit and differentiate WSP to the client.
• Work with pursuit teams to develop differentiators, value propositions and key messages.
• Apply new technologies and innovations in proposals and presentations, including creative media and digital tools.
• Provide support to the proposal development and delivery team, ensuring compliance, readability, quality and sales messaging.
• Travel: 25 %.

• Career development:
  Structured mentorship and professional development programs.
• Comprehensive training:
  Virtual and hands‑on modules in technical and leadership skills.
• Full‑time employment potential:
  Paths to permanent employment after the program.
• Veteran‑friendly culture:
  Inclusive environment with resources for veterans.

• Active‑duty members, preferably with a technical background.
• Authorization and approval from a unit commander to participate in Skill Bridge.
• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing, English or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in a related field.

• Write compelling content under tight deadlines.
• Apply journalistic writing styles, including the inverted pyramid.
• Follow style guides such as AP or Chicago.
• Adopt brand guidelines.
• Strong verbal and written communication, critical thinking, marketing strategy, facilitation, and teamwork.
• Strategic mindset and sound judgment.
• Build trust and influence across all levels.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, SharePoint, and other communications software.

• Skill Bridge internship:
  Participants receive active‑duty pay and benefits through the Department of Defense; no additional compensation from WSP.
• Unpaid internship: $0.00 - $0.00.

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., WSP designs lasting solutions across buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environmental markets.

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model and a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life and retirement savings.

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race, Age, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Disability or Protected Veteran Status. Selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Any unsolicited resumes become the property of WSP, which has the right to hire the candidate without reservation.

Entry level

Full‑time

Marketing and Sales

Professional Services

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