Proposals & Marketing Intern

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Proposals & Marketing Intern to join our corporate team! The selected candidate will work closely with our proposals, marketing, and recruiting facets to support the day-to-day activities related to compelling, compliant, and winning proposals. In line with our corporate culture, this position requires high integrity, commitment to quality at every proposal stage, and a willingness to learn. This position is part-time and will be based out of our Corporate Office in Knoxville, TN; this role is anticipated to be at least 6 months with potential extensions and/or a full-time work to follow.

Please Note: The ideal candidate is not expected to have federal or nuclear knowledge going into this role; however, the knowledge and experience gained will introduce the candidate to a field that offers many job opportunities and enhance the candidate's attractiveness in the job market.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of proposals that are compliant with RFP solicitation instructions.

• Analyze a wide variety of solicitation types including RFIs and RFPs.

• Communicate schedules, deadlines, and deliverables to parties involved.

• Ensure adherence to the proposal schedule and proposal outline.

• Assist with proposal phases, activities, and milestones including, but not limited to:

  • proposal kickoff meetings,

  • data calls,

  • color team reviews,

  • status calls, and

  • proposal production.

• Organize regular meetings and dispel information following the meetings.

• Assist with supplier qualifications and relevant registrations.

• Help proposal manager with projects, research, and supporting documents.

• Gather, create, develop, and update project descriptions.

• Draft content for marketing materials and update brand book.

• Format and edit word documents to comply with technical and visual requirements.

• Aid with social media and company-wide marketing strategies through visual and written media.

• Attend professional meetings to learn about nuclear industry trends and actions.

Requirements

• Education & Years of Experience – Must be a working towards a degree in English, Technical Communications, Business Management, or closely related.

• Must have experience in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

• Must be highly organized.

• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Must be able to work in a quick-paced environment.

• Must be willing to work approximately 20 hours per week.

Desired Skills

• Experience with Adobe Acrobat.

• Experience with Canva.

• Ability to conceptualize and create graphics.

• Experience assisting with federal contracting and/or proposals.

ABOUT GEM

GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is an award-winning federal contractor with more than 30 years of experience providing environmental, construction, facility management, and technical services to federal agencies, state and local governments, and commercial organizations. Founded in 1994 as a nuclear engineering firm to support federal operations in East Tennessee, GEM has since expanded into a nationwide, multi-disciplinary provider with over 270 employees and a diverse portfolio of contracts in the environmental, nuclear, and defense sectors. Some reasons to join GEM are:

• Our philosophy – We believe in the power of effective collaboration and recognize that good partnerships are the building blocks to success.

• Our relationships – Partnering with federal clients, we solve complex problems, exceed expectations, and advance critical missions.

• Our team – We are committed to managing a cohesive workforce and cultivating a supportive workplace for our employees on contracts and in-office.

• Our community involvement – Supporting our communities, we invest time and money in local schools and non-profit organizations.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

GEM’s offered compensation is dependent on candidates’ education, qualifications, and relevant years of experience. To recruit and retain our exceptional staff, we offer the opportunity to elect benefit packages that best suit our employee’s needs; this includes, but is not limited to, a competitive Salary, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (including HSA & PPO options), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, and a matching 401(k) Retirement Plan.

Please Note: With the exception of mandated state requirements, GEM does not publish salary information on external job boards; as such, most ranges listed are estimates made by vendors and not actual salary ranges.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

GEM Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.