Entry-Level Marketing Specialist

Job Description

About Atakapa Services, LLC (A Waggoner Company)

Atakapa Services, LLC (A Waggoner Company) specializes in evaluating, maintaining, and designing rehabilitation methods for sanitary sewer and storm drain infrastructure. We collaborate with municipalities, wastewater utility contractors, and engineering firms to inspect, clean, and rehabilitate underground wastewater and drainage infrastructure. Our comprehensive range of services and reports assists clients in addressing the most complex sewer and storm drain operation and maintenance problems.

About the Role: Entry-Level Marketing Specialist

Atakapa Services, LLC is seeking a motivated Entry-Level Marketing Specialist to bolster the company’s marketing and business development efforts. This position is based in the Baton Rouge, LA office. The ideal candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, and eager to support marketing initiatives within the construction and infrastructure services industry.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify public and private bid opportunities relevant to the company’s services.
• Maintain and update bid tracking logs and proposal documentation.
• Assist with administrative paperwork related to bids, proposals, and marketing materials.
• Support the preparation and organization of qualification packages, proposals, and marketing collateral.
• Identify and help coordinate business development opportunities, including industry meetings, conferences, and networking events.
• Attend industry events, trade shows, and association meetings to support business development initiatives.
• Assist with maintaining the company’s CRM or contact database.
• Coordinate with internal teams to gather information for marketing and proposal submissions.
• Assist with social media efforts.
• Perform general marketing and administrative support tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of relevant experience in marketing, administrative support, or business development (internships may be considered).
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Willingness to attend occasional local networking or industry events.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with proposal coordination or bid tracking.
• Familiarity with construction, engineering, or infrastructure industries.
• Experience with CRM systems or marketing databases.

Benefits

Waggoner Engineering fosters a fun, family-friendly, and multicultural work environment that supports a work-life balance. Benefits include:

• WEI Incentive Program
• Healthy Workplace Program
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Competitive Health Benefits
• Career Development and Training
• Flexible/Hybrid Schedule
• Community Service Opportunities
• Worldwide Travel Assistance

Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.