Careers
We are always looking for talented individuals to add to the Balance team. Even if you do not see a job in your field of interest, feel free to submit a résumé to Balance Hydrologics via email at lmack@balancehydro.com or via fax at (510) 704-1001, or even by mail at 800 Bancroft Way, Suite 101, Berkeley, CA, 94710-2227. We invite phone inquiries, but encourage that applicants first transmit an initial letter of interest and a résumé.
To apply, please send résumé and cover letter outlining qualifications to the attention of Leslie Mack at lmack@balancehydro.com or fax us at (510) 704-1001. For more information about Balance Hydrologics, Inc., visit balancehydro.com.
Balance Hydrologics is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
| Business Development Associate | 2009-09-09 |
Balance Hydrologics, Inc., a small 30-person hydrology and watershed-restoration firm, is seeking a Business Development Associate to: 1. Help design and carry out marketing campaigns with private-sector clients, and select state and local agencies 2. Develop and sustain state and federal small-business marketing 3. Develop and maintain marketing lists, materials, and resources 4. Work with interested technical staff to initiate and develop new-market areas The successful candidate will be someone seeking to work with leading-edge scientific and engineering consultants in technically-challenging assignments. Collaborating with these scientists and engineers, they will be responsible for developing proposals and marketing materials, and enabling staff to successfully market services to clients throughout Northern California and nearby western states. They will report to the Principal responsible for marketing, and will work from a new, green building in Berkeley. A record of successful marketing of professional services or organizations is essential, as is willingness to occasionally travel to regional offices throughout Northern California. The position can be filled by individuals with 4 to 6 years marketing experience. It is also open to more senior candidates with uniquely-applicable backgrounds and skills. Candidates must be proficient with the full Adobe Suite. Must be expert with Microsoft Excel. Proficient with Microsoft Word, Visio, Publisher and standard databases (FileMaker preferred), and website-management software. Education in marketing, communications or related fields is expected; a background in the environmental sciences and/or engineering is highly valued. Prior background in water-related issues and/or consulting is preferred. | |
| Essential Duties and Responsibilities Duties will include: Preparing marketing and advertising strategies, plans, and objectives; planning and organizing promotional presentations; maintaining databases. Preparing marketing reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing sales data. Keeping qualifications materials current by coordinating requirements with graphics and administrative staff. Supporting project staff by assisting with proposal preparation. Planning meetings; establishing contacts; developing schedules and own assignments. On occasion, attending marketing meetings with future clients, and representing the firm at conferences or pre-bid meetings. Monitoring proposal budgets by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts. Updating job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading trade publications. Accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. This position is full-time or near-full-time (but requires attendance Monday thru Friday), and will require occasional long or weekend hours. | |
| Qualifications Candidates must be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the marketing field. They will be expected to rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. They will be required to perform a variety of tasks while working under minimal supervision. A certain degree of creativity, aptitude for graphics and layout and the ability to self-start is required. Candidates must be proficient with the full Adobe Suite. Must be expert with Microsoft Excel. Proficient with Microsoft Word, Visio, Publisher and standard databases (FileMaker preferred), and website-management software. Education in marketing, communications or related fields is expected; a background in the environmental sciences and/or engineering is highly valued. Prior background in water-related issues and/or consulting is preferred. | |
| Contact Info To apply, please send résumé and cover letter outlining qualifications and salary history to lmack@balancehydro.com or fax us at (510) 704-1001. For more information about Balance Hydrologics, Inc., visit http://www.balancehydro.com. No phone inquiries please. | |