Marketing Specialist - Entry Level

The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc.

The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc.

Marketing & Communications
Posted on Mar 18, 2026
Atakapa Services, LLC (A Waggoner Company) is seeking a motivated Entry-Level Marketing Specialist to support the company’s marketing and business development efforts. This position will be based in the Baton Rouge, LA office. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and interested in supporting marketing initiatives within the construction and infrastructure services industry.

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


Department
Civil/Municipal
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Workplace type
Onsite

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

We know work isn't only about what you do, it's also about who you work for and with! Waggoner Engineering provides a fun, family-friendly, and multicultural work environment that supports a work life balance, including:

  • 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.

About Atakapa Services, LLC - A Waggoner Company

Atakapa Services, LLC, (Atakapa) specializes in evaluating, maintaining and designing rehabilitation methods for sanitary sewer and storm drain infrastructure. We work with municipalities, wastewater utility contractors and engineering firms to renew and maintain their underground wastewater infrastructure.

Atakapa provides a comprehensive range of services and reports to help our clients address the most complex sewer and storm drain maintenance problems. Our team is comprised of NASSCO certified professionals and eight professional engineers with years of experience in all aspects of SSES and rehabilitation. Our certified personnel hold a level of expertise ranging from managing the successful completion of the largest SSES project in the United States, to thousands of feet of large diameter manned entry surveys. Atakapa is your trusted partner in SSES solutions.

Our Hiring Process

Stage 1:

Applied

Stage 2:

Initial Screening

Stage 3:

1st Interview

Stage 4:

Offer

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