Proposal Coordinator Silver Spring

Toole Design • Silver Spring, MD

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Toole Design is seeking a Proposal Coordinator for their Silver Spring team. This role supports impactful roadway and active transportation projects by managing the full proposal lifecycle and ensuring operational excellence. The company focuses on creating safer, more connected communities through sustainable multimodal transportation design, emphasizing streets that work for everyone. The position offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and development.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, graphic design, English, journalism, or similar relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Four to five years of hands-on experience in proposal preparation/coordination, layout design, writing, and copy editing, and working with a team.
• Advanced proficiency in InDesign and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Basic experience with Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• A collaborative approach to generating strategies and developing creative solutions.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage the full proposal lifecycle.
• Coordinate proposal assignments with technical staff and teaming partners.
• Produce appealing layouts in InDesign, ensuring proposals are compliant and meet Toole Design's standards.
• Perform copy editing and proofreading to ensure products are error-free.
• Develop interview presentations and marketing collateral.

Benefits

• A collaborative, inclusive culture that supports your growth and advancement.
• A flexible hybrid schedule: 3 days in the office and 2 days remotely.
• 8 paid holidays and 16 days of PTO accrued annually.
• Competitive salary, excellent benefits, and transportation perks.
• The opportunity to support projects that improve lives, advancing safe, inclusive design grounded in ethics, empathy, and equity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree